Care for a carer: making carers visible during National Carers Week in Port Macquarie

Key points

• Carers in the Port Macquarie Hastings area were invited to film screenings at the local library and a morning tea at The Glasshouse during National Carers Week. Participants shared their experiences as carers, and discussion turned to disability access in town.
• Guests learned about the NSW Companion Card, which lets people with a disability attend events with a companion at no extra cost. Staff from Carers NSW and Mission Australia offered information and support.
• Carer Gateway, a national service funded by the Australian Government, also provides help for carers.