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Review of the 1999 Carers Statement 28 June 2006 - NCOSS

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Who is a carer ?<br />

! A carer is a family member, friend, neighbour or<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r community member who provides care and<br />

assistance to ano<strong>the</strong>r person<br />

! <strong>Carers</strong> provide assistance to o<strong>the</strong>rs including frail<br />

older people or people with disabilities, mental<br />

illness, people with dementia, people with a terminal<br />

illness, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people with<br />

a chronic illness.

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