Commonwealth Carer Respite & Carelink Centre-Barwon South West
Home in Parramatta

Carers SA is the statewide 'voice of family carers', representing and providing valued service and support to family carers across the state. We consult with carers and work closely with government and other support organizations to improve the lives of caring families throughout South Australia. Read about our strategic and governance framework. An Australia that values and supports family carers. Carers SA is piece of a national network of Carers Associations and a member of Carers Australia the recognized national zenith body representing and advocating on behalf of family and friend carers throughout Australia. Raising awareness of family carers and caring in our community. Consultation, research, policy development and effective advocacy. Providing quality services and programs to support the needs of family carers and the people they protection for. Carers SA has a key role in leading change and empowering family carers to participate in a partnership with government and the health and community sectors for the provision of better services, to improve the conditions under which family carers work and to increase the recognition of the contribution of family carers to the South Australian community. Raise the profile of family carers, their caring role and contribution to our community. Yield direct services and supports to family carers and the people they care for. Yield information, advice and education and training. Beginning and urge partnerships and collaboration with other organizations to better promote family carers. Support and campaign for change to improve the lives of family carers and. Our Board are responsible for the strategic decisions and policy making that drive our work. Carers SA is a notforprofit incorporated association with a mixed income base including funding by the SA and Australian Governments. The Tick aims to have a sure impact on public trust and confidence in the charity sector, with all eligible organizations qualified to display the logo and be listed on acne’s Charity Register. Our organizational documents outline the strategic direction and governance framework in which we operate and yield an opportunity for us to account for our members, funding bodies and supporters. Our Board are responsible for strategic decision and governance. Funded to work with carers to develop their digital literacy. Launch and implementation of our Cultural Diversity Strategy. Rural conferences at Pinaroo and Whyalla. Publication and distribution of Carer Promote Kits in ten community languages. Association’s application for funding approved.

Looking back at what started in 1988 as an idea, that in 1989 became a grass roots movement of carers and service providers, we see an organization that has grown and evolved to become a statewide organization. Funded to labor with carers to develop their digital literacy. Establishing a strong social media presence to better engage with family carers and the public. Launch and implementation of our Cultural Diversity Strategy. Rural conferences at Pinaroo and Whyalla. Fresh Constitution adopted to yield for Board of Governance.