Carers and the cared for get to have their say

The Federal Government is encouraging carers, the care and support workforce, people who receive care and support and the broader community to have their say on a draft National Strategy to make sure they can provide sustainable, high quality care and support for Australians into the future, and to make sure the people providing these services have decent jobs.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said public consultation on the draft was open.

“Every Australian should have access to high quality care and support, and that means we need to invest in high quality jobs in this sector,” he said.

“The care and support workforce is integral to the Australian economy, particularly as demand for aged care and early education services is on the rise.

“The Australian Government is committed setting a new direction for this sector through an accessible and sustainable care and support economy.

“To do this, we need to hear from those directly impacted by it.

“I encourage people to have their say on the draft Strategy so we can ensure it reflects the needs of the community.”

The Strategy focused holistically on improving the quality of care and support jobs within four key sectors – early childhood education and care, disability support, veterans’ care and aged care.

It also considered how the Government can make sure investment in these sectors was as effective as it can be so it supported Australians’ quality of life and our economic productivity and prosperity.

Have your say through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website at: https:// www.pmc.gov.au/domestic-policy/nationalstrategy-care-and-support-economy.