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Making a world of difference for carers — the Pathways for Carers project
Author(s)	Fiona Burridge
Journal title	International Journal of Care and Caring, vol 2, no 2, May 2018
Publisher	Policy Press, May 2018
Pages	pp 285-290
Source	http://www.policypress.co.uk/journals/internationa...
Keywords	Informal care ; Health [elderly] ; Well being ; Walking ; Projects ; Australia.
Annotation	Maroondah City Council in Victoria State, Australia has been working with carers in their community on a Pathways for Carers project. This project takes into consideration the health and well-being needs of carers, and the chance to walk, talk, share their experiences, and find out about support services available to them. The walks are also a chance for carers to be educated and empowered, and explore opportunities to make changes to their lives. The project has also been a way of recognising and celebrating the importance of carers in the local community, such as to have a Carers Seat (unveiled in October 2017 during National Carers Week). Thia article outlines the project's successful outcomes, and comments on the contribution of carers to society, there being almost 2.7 million Australians who were carers (11.6%) in 2014. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-180622208 A
Classmark	P6: CC: D:F:5HH: HSA: 3E: 7YA
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