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Caring for Carers
A State Government intiative supporting those people who are caring or have provided unwaged care for a family member or friend with a long-term mental, intellectual or physical illness or disability.
The Western Australian Government committed $10 million to its 'Caring for Carers' Initiatives to recognise the estimated 200,000 carers in WA. The Carers Recognition Act 2004 was passed by the State Parliament in 2004 and came into effect on 1 January 2005. The Act is aimed at changing the culture of service providers so that the impact on family carers is considered when services are planned, delivered and reviewed.