09/03/2026
It’s International Women’s Day. Among the 3 million carers in Australia, it is women who take on more of the carer responsibilities.
While caring is an act of love, commitment and strength, the figures show it also comes at a cost. Carers experience poorer emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, and face long-term economic insecurity because of their caring role.
Carer equity is gender equity.
This International Women’s Day, we recognise the millions of women caring for a family member and/or friend. Your caring contribution sustains health, aged care, education and disability systems. Australia would not function if not for carers.
Carers need greater recognition and practical support to participate in family, social, community, employment and education opportunities.
Find out more about how Carers Australia advocates for changes to policies, systems and services that affect carers.
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