6 August 2024 meeting of the National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee

The National Carer Strategy Advisory Committee met virtually and in-person in Brisbane on Meeanjin Country on 6 August 2024.

Key items discussed at the meeting included:

• Update on consultations and Strategy development. Consultation activities are underway until early September 2024.
• Update on progress of a data project being undertaken by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
• Discussion on capacity building needs for unpaid carers and gaps in current offerings.
• Consideration of proposed structure of the Strategy, including key elements and principles.

The next meeting will be held virtually and in-person on 6 September 2024.