8 Jul 2019

Family carers to be paid more but more still needs to be done

From First Up, 5:47 am on 8 July 2019

The father of two disabled adults is welcoming an increase in the pay family caregivers receive - but says there are other issues the Government needs to address. Yesterday it was announced the parents and partners of those with high need disabilities will receive up to 25 dollars an hour from next year. 83-year-old Cliff Robinson from Thames has been a full-time carer for his two adult children for nearly 50 years. He told producer Lydia Batham the increase in houlry rate is a good start.