Who cares for carers? Exploring the support available.
NDIS changes are on the way. Proposed changes to the NDIS will start rolling out soon that may affect your plan and supports. The Leap in! Crew are here to help our Members stay on top of any updates as they’re announced. We’ll be updating previously published news articles to reflect changes to the NDIS as they are confirmed. In the meantime, check out our NDIS changes update. The recent NDIS reform announcements have created uncertainty for many people on the NDIS, along with their carers and support networks. For carers, this can add to an already complex role. While every caring situation is different, caring for someone can affect many parts of life, including social connection, finances, education, work and other opportunities. Here are some carer supports and resources that may be helpful to know about. Carers in Australia. When we think about carers, we often picture adults looking after elderly parents or children. However, the most recent ABS survey highlights that it’s increasingly our young carers, under 25, who are the primary caregivers. Carers come from all walks of life, and every caring situation is different. Caring can impact your ability to live a normal life — socialising, financial
