Purpose
The Queensland Carers Advisory Council is established under the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008 to provide advice to the Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence on work to promote the interests of carers and make recommendations to support carer recognition.
The council consists of 12 members from a diverse range of backgrounds that have a strategic focus on advancing the interests of carers and promoting compliance with the Queensland Carers Charter Queensland Carers Charter .
The council:
- provides strategic advice to inform carer-related policy and program initiatives and services
- advises on strategies to recognise the critical role of carers, their diversity and provide effective support to sustain their own wellbeing
- collaborates with other key advisory bodies to ensure the voice of carers is heard
- undertakes other activities as directed by the Minister.
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