Carers Week News

Carers Week CSAs now available

14 October 2009

Carers Australia has produced a series of radio and television community service announcements to be aired during Carers Week. To view, head to the 'multimedia' section and the bottom of this page. The television CSAs can also be viewed on our YouTube channel

Governor-General to launch Carers Week

3 September 2009

Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia will officially launch Carers Week on Monday 19 October 2009.

Ms Bryce became patron of Carers Australia in 2008 and we appreciate her support for family carers.

Carersweek.com.au goes live

3 September 2009

Carers Australia CEO Joan Hughes was pleased today to launch the Carers Week 2009 website, www.carersweek.com.au.

“The website is an integral part of the Carers Week 2009 campaign” said Ms Hughes. “I know carers, other peak bodies, government and the general public will find this site not only informative but interactive through our new forums and online ordering systems.”

The Carers Week website was launched on 3 September 2009.

To have your say on a wide range of carer related issues, go to the Have Your Say section of this website. You must login to participate in the Forum.

Carers Week 2009 Posters now available

3 September 2009

Carers Australia has opened the online ordering for Carers Week 2009 posters and brochures.

There are three components to our campaign material in 2009. An A2 general information poster, 6 A3 location specific posters and a brochure to assist carers find information and resources to help them with their caring responsibilities. Brochure holders are included with each order.

We are streamlining the order process and are offering three packages of material - large, medium and small. We hope this will help you ensure you receive as many, or as little, posters and brochures as you need.

Large has been designed for large organisations and contains 10 A2 posters, 10 sets of 6 A3 location specific posters, 100 brochures and 2 brochure holders.

Medium has been designed for medium sized organisations such as regional based centres. It contains 5 A2 posters, 5 sets of A3 posters, 50 brochures and 1 brochure holder.

Small has been designed for individuals or small support groups. It contains 1 A2 posters, 1 set of A3 posters, 10 brochures and 1 brochure holder.

Please indicate how many packages you wish to order not how many individual items.

Please place your order as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and only order what you know you can use.

To order your Carers Week 2009 promotional material package, go to the Spread The Word section of this website.

Carers Day

3 September 2009

Carers Day 2009 will be observed on Tuesday 20 October.

Carers Day is a day for all Australians to think about the contribution of carers in their community and to consider doing something in return for a carer they know. People may wish to take a carer out for a meal or an activity, or they may simply make the effort to spend some time with them or give them a call. We’re leaving it up to individuals to come up with ways to recognise the essential role of carers in our community.

All across Australia, activities to celebrate Carers Day will be taking place – from large events to small social gatherings.

Multimedia

Carers Australia has produced the following radio and television community service announcements to promote Carers Week.

Radio Community Service Announcements

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