FAQs
- Carers reported better recognition and support than before the Act started.
- There was some inconsistency by some organisations in meeting their obligations.
- Several factors prevented carers from fully benefitting from the Act.
- Some changes to the Act may be useful.
When was the Act last reviewed?
The first review of the Act was undertaken in 2011 and a report for that review was tabled in the South Australian Parliament in November 2012. The review broadly found that:
Do I need to answer every question?
Not at all!
When completing the online survey, you can answer all the questions or just choose the ones you are most interested in - simply skip anything that you are not interested in. There are no mandatory questions.
When writing a submission, you can address any number of questions in the Discussion Paper.
Alternatively, if you prefer, you can send us other feedback via email (CarersActReview@sa.gov.au) or post (Department for Human Services, Att: Social Inclusion - Carers, GPO Box 292, Adelaide SA 5001).
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Any information provided through the survey on this website is anonymous. Any information provided via email or in-person will remain confidential.
Who can I contact for further information?
You can contact the Social Inclusion Policy and Partnerships team at Department of Human Services by email at: CarersActReview@sa.gov.au or call (08) 8429 7740.
