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<p>A carer is a person who provides any informal assistance, help, or supervision to people with disability or to older people aged 65 years and over. Carers play a vital role in supporting the health, independence, and daily lives of those they care for, often stepping in where formal services are limited or unavailable. As Australia's population continues to age and the number of people living with disability increases, the demand for informal care is expected to grow. Understanding the role of carers helps communities and services plan for the support networks that many Australians rely on.</p>
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<div class="fs-card-number">38.6%</div>
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<div class="fs-card-number">64.6%</div>
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<div class="fs-callout-number">3 million</div>
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<p class="fs-chart-caption">Carer types by sex, 2022 (Australian Bureau of Statistics)</p>
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<h3>References</h3>
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<li>Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). <em>Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia: Summary of Findings</em>. ABS. <a href="https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/disability/disability-ageing-and-carers-australia-summary-findings/2022" target="_blank">https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/disability/disability-ageing-and-carers-australia-summary-findings/2022</a></li>
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