Carers Tasmania

04/06/2026

Do you live in Kingborough and have a young child?

The Peter Underwood Centre at the University of Tasmania want to learn about what life is like for families in Kingborough during a child’s first 1000 days (from pregnancy until about two years old).

Your story will help the researchers understand what makes things easier or harder for families, and how things can be better. The stories will be made into a guide that will help governments improve services.

The project is funded by SEED Futures.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Dr Logan Linkston. Email [email protected] or phone 0494 626 982.

The Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment

01/06/2026

Carers Tasmania and Care2Serve are proud to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May to 3 June). This year's theme All In aligns with our ongoing commitment to reconciliation through our First Nations Charter.

Developed through statewide consultation and adopted in 2024, the Charter outlines clear principles and actions that guide how we work with and for First Nations peoples – now and into the future.

To read our First Nations Charter visit: https://care2serve.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/First-Nations-Charter.pdf��

28/05/2026

Earlier this week, carers from around Australia visited Parliament House to share their experiences.

We are pleased that Tasmanian carers were able to attend the event and contribute their perspective.

25/05/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY - Comment on proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

If you wish to discuss how the new Bill may affect Tasmanian carers, please contact:

Julie R
Carers Tasmania
Executive Policy Officer
[email protected]
03 6144 3717

Worried about potential changes to the NDIS?

A new Bill has been introduced to Parliament that will aim to bring recently announced changes to the NDIS into law.

Carers, families and anyone who has contact with the NDIS are encouraged to share their views on this legislation by making a submission* to the Senate Committee by 29 May 2026.

Submit here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/NDISFutureGenBill

*A submission can be a short or long letter that you write where you share your lived experience, concerns about how an issue or change might affect you, or how something could better support you. It can be as simple as a few sentences. You can use speech-to-text apps to help you to write something. You can also choose to make submissions confidentially if you do not want to be identified or are worried about how raising concerns might impact you or the services you receive.

21/05/2026

Media release - Carers Tasmania 2026-27 Tasmanian Budget

The 2026-27 Tasmanian Budget, branded by the Treasurer as “delivering a strong economy and caring community,” has failed to fund the next Tasmanian Carer Action Plan, leaving more than 87,000 family and friend carers without the structural support the Tasmanian Government legislated to provide.

“A caring community is one that funds its carers, and on today’s evidence, Tasmania is not yet that community,” said Carers Tasmania CEO Dr Samantha Fox.

Read full media release here: https://carerstas.org/2026/05/21/carers-tasmania-2026-27-tasmanian-budget/

(Care2Serve, Tasmania Budget 2026-27, Carer Action Plan, Tasmania Budget)

“Caring community” budget leaves Tasmania’s 87,000 carers behind… The 2026-27 [...]

14/05/2026

PUBLIC CONSULTATION – Thriving Kids program

Thriving Kids is a support program for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay or autism who have low to moderate support needs, and for their families.

In Tasmania, the program will be delivered by the Tasmanian Government in association with the Australian Government.

The program is expected to roll out in stages from October 2026, with full implementation by January 2028.

Tasmanians with disability, their families, service providers and advocates are invited to attend an engagement session and have their say on how Thriving Kids will be delivered across the state.

FACE-TO-FACE ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

NORTH WEST
Date: Monday, 18 May
Location: Burnie Arts Centre, 77-79 Wilmot St Burnie
* 10:00 am - 12:00 noon* for families and community members
* 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm for service providers

NORTH
Date: Tuesday, 19 May
Location: Launceston Conference, 50 Glen Dhu Street, Launceston
* 10:00 am - 12:00 noon* for families and community members
* 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm for service providers

SOUTH
Date: Wednesday, 20 May
Location: The Old Woolstore, 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart
* 10:00 am - 12:00 noon* for families and community members
* 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm for service providers

* Please note that this session will include a presentation between 10:00 am – 11:00 am and a more informal drop-in session from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

To register please use the following link: https://events.humanitix.com/thriving-kids-implementation-sector-engagement-5a3hxq8w


ONLINE ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Two online engagement sessions have been arranged to provide options for people who are unable to participate in face-to-face sessions.

* Wednesday, 27 May - 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for families and community members
* Thursday, 28 May - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon for service providers

To register please use the following link: https://events.humanitix.com/thriving-kids-implementation-sector-engagement-5a3hxq8w

Please note: Following registration for online events a meeting link will be sent to your registration email address.

To learn more about Thriving Kids, visit:
https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-and-disability-services/thriving-kids

03/05/2026

Izzy is a young carer who has been caring for her mum and younger brother since she was just eight years old.

She’s sharing her lived experience as part of the Coalition of Community Service Peaks’ campaign, highlighting the life changing role community services play for young carers across Tasmania.

🎥 Izzy’s full story is coming soon.

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY - Are you a carer who has epilepsy or supporting someone who has epilepsy?

The Australian Government has announced a national Senate Inquiry into epilepsy. This Inquiry will look at:

- epilepsy in Australia
- barriers to diagnosis and treatment (including geographical location and diversity)
- access to specialists
- costs
- community understanding
- support after diagnosis (including NDIS)
- and funding for research.

Please tell us about your experience with epilepsy, either as carer or in supporting a person who has epilepsy.

You can contact us by:

Have Your Say Form: https://carerstas.org/contact-us/have-your-say
Email: [email protected]
Call: Our Executive Policy Officer Julie on 03 6144 3717

You can find information on the Inquiry here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/EpilepsyinAustralia

If you or someone you care for has epilepsy, please also check out Epilepsy Tasmania.
www.epilepsytasmania.org.au