Promoting the vital role of unpaid carers during National Carers Week

National Carers Week runs October 15 – 21, 2023. This year theme, ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’, is aptly titled to reflect the underlying reasons for supporting carers, some of whom provide unpaid supports and services to their family members and friends. Some people are concerned that unpaid carers ‘seem invisible to everyday society’.

The aim of National Carers Week is to celebrate the helpful, vital role of some 2.65 Australians, ‘who provide unpaid care and support for someone who has a disability, chronic condition, terminal illness, is frail aged, has a mental health illness, or alcohol or other drug related issue’.

According to Carers Australia, the peak body which represents unpaid carers across the country, there are a number of important reasons for all Australians to promote and support unpaid carers, who play an instrumental role providing daily support and care services without pay or adequate recognition. The reasons to may include:

  • To check in regularly with the carers;
  • To give them a break from providing care so they may take some time off to relax and reflect;
  • To acknowledge and appreciate their incredibly pivotal role in providing care;
  • To initiate support to them by asking how you can help or listening to their needs;
  • To encourage self-care, to boost their health and wellbeing, in order for them to continue providing quality care to their family and friends;

Carers Australia also has a list of useful resources for people who may need support and care services. At Kindful Care Services, we acknowledge and appreciate the excellent support and care services unpaid carers provide to their families and friends. This is in line with principles of humanity, care and sense of social and community responsibility. We always endeavor to ensure our support and care services are high-quality, personalized and accommodates the best interests of our clients and participants.

At Kindful Care Services, we have qualified support workers available to meet and match your needs, consult with you one-to-one to carefully deliberate and craft care plans and to maximise the potential of your funding package. We are welcome to answer your queries or concerns in a timely, professional manner. We also welcome your feedback.

Kindly, feel free to drop us a line (via email: [email protected]) or call us on 03 9996 9583 or 0421 184 745.

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