UNPAID carers across Victoria are calling for greater recognition and assistance as they attempt to manage work, study, raising children, and caring responsibilities. According to Carers Victoria, the peninsula is home to over 20,300 people who provide unpaid support to family members or friends. Ahead of the state election, Carers Victoria is calling on all political parties and candidates to recognise and acknowledge carers’ contributions, needs, and commit to more support. Local carer, author, and disability advocate, Julie Fisher, said more support for unpaid carers is necessary. “There’s the financial impact, the impact on employment, and I think we need…
Wednesday, November 11
