The Voice of Carers
Carers SA is the recognised 'voice of carers' representing the interests and needs of family carers in South Australia.
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Representation
We will continue:
To develop the dynamic involvement of family carers as members.
To increase our capacity for action by working with strategic alliances at state, national, and international levels.
To represent family carers’ interests to protect and advance their needs.
To effectively articulate our role and seek government and community support for all family carers.
Through:
- Expanding, articulating and deepening the vital role of carers in the work of Carers SA.
- Including carers of diverse backgrounds.
- Working as partners with other carer organisations.
- Developing alliances.
- Empowering carers to advocate for system change.
- Collaborating and participating in partnerships with other organizations.
- Providing leadership and promoting a shared Vision.
- Raising our profile and building influence.
- Lobbying government.
Excerpt, Strategy 1, Carers SA Strategic Plan January 2009 – December 2011
Carers SA submissions and responses are developed through documented research, surveys and other input of members, discussions by Carers SA’s policy working groups and focus groups of carers and service providers.