Queensland Carers Advisory Council

The Queensland Carers Advisory Council is established under the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008 to provide advice to the Minister for Communities and Minister for Disability Services and Seniors on strategies for increasing recognition and support for carers by public authorities and the broader community.

The functions of the council are to:

  • work to advance the interests of carers and promote compliance by public authorities with the carers charter
  • make recommendations to the Minister on enhancing compliance by public authorities with the carers charter
  • provide general advice to the Minister on matters relating to carers
  • carry out other functions as directed by the Minister.

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