Victorian Numbered Acts

CARERS RECOGNITION ACT 2012 (NO. 10 OF 2012) - SECT 7

A carer should—

        (a)     be respected and recognised—

              (i)     as an individual with his or her own needs; and

              (ii)     as a carer; and

              (iii)     as someone with special knowledge of the person in his or her care; and

        (b)     be supported as an individual and as a carer, including during changes to the care relationship; and

        (c)     be recognised for his or her efforts and dedication as a carer and for the social and economic contribution to the whole community arising from his or her role as a carer; and

        (d)     if appropriate, have his or her views and cultural identity taken into account, together with the views, cultural identity, needs and best interests of the person for whom he or she is a carer, in matters relating to the care relationship, including when decisions are made that impact on the carer and the care relationship; and

        (e)     have his or her social wellbeing and health recognised in matters relating to the care relationship; and

        (f)     have the effect of his or her role as a carer on his or her participation in employment and education recognised and considered in decision making.