National Carers Week takes place this year from Sunday 15 October to Saturday 21 October 2023. It is the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend.
As part of Carers Week, MS Plus is excited to launch our Carers, Family & Friends Toolkit, an online resource developed as part of our ongoing Carers Strategyopens in new tab.
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