Australia’s care systems have never been larger or more sophisticated. So why do so many families feel emotionally and administratively overwhelmed?
When Care Became a Service
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Australia’s care systems have never been larger or more sophisticated. So why do so many families feel emotionally and administratively overwhelmed?
Unpaid carers across Victoria live in a state of constant vigilance—broken sleep, rushed supermarket trips, and no safe time to step away. Despite new funding streams, the supports on offer rarely reach those under the greatest strain. This piece explores why—and what a time-first approach could finally change.
Caring for loved ones shouldn’t require a degree in bureaucracy. Yet thousands of Australians are managing kids, parents, and three care systems that don’t talk to each other. This deep dive into the “care squeeze” reveals how fragmented services are making carers invisible—and what can change.