“Carers are known to experience poorer wellbeing compared to other Australians, with the risk of poor wellbeing being higher amongst carers who have more complex, time consuming or otherwise challenging caring commitments. Determining how best to support carers in their role, and overall, how to support and improve their wellbeing, requires understanding their baseline wellbeing as well as their experiences as a carer and the supports and services they access.”

• Providing care for a loved one can impact carers’ mental health. Nearly half of the carers who responded to the 2022 National Carer Survey were experiencing high or very high levels of psychological distress.
• Carers often do not have the time or energy to prioritise their own health. Nearly 2 in 3 carers have a chronic health condition, compared to 1 in 3 Australians overall.