DO YOU live in NSW and want to help carers have their say? Then read on.
Carers keen to help advance the advance the interest of other carers in NSW are being urged to apply for three positions on the state’s Carers Advisory Council.
Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or young carers, or people with expertise about these three groups are invited to apply for a position. There are three positions available.
The Council provides advice to the NSW Government on a range of matters affecting NSW carers.
“These Council vacancies present an opportunity for someone with personal experience as a carer to represent the needs of other carers,” said Council chair Prue Warrilow .
“Carers play such an important role in our community and it is essential that they can have their say and provide advice on important matters.
“I would urge anyone who may have the skills or experience to make a difference for Aboriginal, CALD or young carers to consider applying to join the Council.”
There are more than 900,000 carers in NSW who provide ongoing unpaid support to people who need it because of their disability, chronic illness, mental illness, dementia or frail age.
The NSW Carers Advisory Council meets approximately four times a year in Sydney and members may also contribute time to working groups and attend other events and consultations.
Applications close at 5pm on February 18. For details on NSW Carers Advisory Council and how to apply click HERE phone (02) 8753-9339 or email NSWcarersadvisorycouncilsecretariat@facs.nsw.gov.au
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Geraldine Cardozo
Features Editor at The Senior.
Features Editor at The Senior.
