The National Carer Strategy 2024-2034 was launched on 10 December 2024. 

It featured a landmark “Statement from Australia’s Carers” that HRC Deputy Director Kim Huynh was commissioned to write. It includes the following lines, “To be a carer is to be a partner, a family member, a neighbour, a mate. Sometimes we don’t consider ourselves to be carers. It’s something we just do. Whether it be out of love, tradition or necessity, our contributions are essential to daily life.” 

The full statement is on page 5 of the National Carer Strategy, accessible below or on the Department of Social Services website here (PDF, 7.22MB).