Blue Haven family understands value of support for carers
Pancreatic cancer is one of Australia’s deadliest diseases, with an average time from diagnosis to death a devastatingly short five months. In an Australian first, a new service and study…
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Carers and trauma survivors speak up on inclusion
Central Coast ARAFMI voiced feedback to Central Coast Council about mental health carers and people impacted by trauma and mental health issues, as part of Council’s preparations of the Draft…
ARAFMI celebrates 45 years of supporting carers
Central Coast ARAFMI will celebrate 45 years of supporting carers and the community at a special function on June 9. To be held between 10am and 2pm at Lerida House,…
New carer support program announced
Around 37,000 Central Coast carers stand to benefit from a $550M Federal Government support package being delivered through Carer Gateway. While funding for the reform was first announced in 2018,…
McBride calls for a COVID-19 plan for the disabled & carers
Central Coast Labor MP Emma McBride is pleading with the government to address the the needs of people with a disability and carers as soon as possible. “The Morrison Government…
Grandparents call for kinship care support to be extended
Central Coast grandparents are the latest group to support a national campaign urging governments to extend support for young people in foster and kinship care until they turn 21. Delegates…