Who cares? campaign

The Who cares? campaign is now closed.

However, if you would like to order a FREE DVD of the interviews, and hard copies of the ecards, please email admin@tocc.org.au.

View Fax links to Ministers and Shadow Ministers:

Note: The ecard links are no longer active.

The Hon John Howard MP
Prime Minister - Fax

Mr Kevin Rudd MP
Leader of the Opposition - Fax

The Hon Peter Costello MP
Treasurer - Fax

Mr Wayne Swan MP
Shadow Treasurer - Fax

The Hon Mal Brough MP
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Fax

Ms Jenny Macklin MP
Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services - Fax

The Hon Joe Hockey MP
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations - Fax

Ms Julia Gillard MP
Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations - Fax

Senator Jan McLucas
Shadow Minister for Ageing, Disability and Carers - Fax

Video/Audio interviews

Launch of the Carer Affordability Index

Interview with Saul Eslake, Chief Economist, ANZ:
Saul discusses:  1. What is the Child care Affordability Index?  2. How was it developed?  3. What does it show?

     Video interview
     Powerpoint of the Index
     Child care Affordability Index FAQ's PDF

On the street interviews

People across Australia talk about their caring responsibilities, the cost of care, the impact of the cost of care on work choices, whether the cost of care is too high, and what should be done.

     Video 1.  Do you have caring responsibilities?
     Video 2.  Has the cost of care influenced your decisions about work?
     Video 3.  Would it make a difference if care was more affordable?
     Video 4.  Are current levels of Government support adequate?
     Video 5.  Who should pay for the costs of care?

About TOCC and the Who cares? campaign

Hear what Juliet Bourke (Chair TOCC) and Gabrielle Upton (Deputy Chair) have to say about why TOCC is lobbying about the cost of care, the Government's/Opposition's response to date, and what the public can do to take action.

Video interview

Hear what leading public figures in elder care, disability care and child care have to say

Elder Care

Hear what Greg Mundy the CEO of Aged and Community Care Services Australia says about the the cost of elder care.

Video interview

Disability Care

Hear what Alex Huntir, CEO of St Michael's Association says about the cost of disability care.

Audio interview

Child Care

Hear what Ros Cornish, CEO Lady Gowrie Child Care Centres says about children and the cost of child care.

Audio interview

Note: If you would like to order a FREE DVD of the interviews, and hard copies of the ecards,
please email admin@tocc.org.au.

Questions/Facts

1. Do you have caring responsibilities?

Facts:

10 million Australians of working age have caring responsibilities, 5 million are in the workforce.
Approximately 80% of working carers care for a child, and 20% an elder or person with a disability.

2. Has the cost of care influenced your decisions about work?

Facts:

1 in 4 workers with caring responsibilities are likely to leave the workforce because of the cost of care.
1 in 4 workers has already reduced their hours because of the cost of care.
The cost of care influenced the departure of 64% of carers from the workforce.

3. Would it make a difference if care was more affordable?

Facts:

35% of workers with caring responsibilities would increase their hours of work if care was more affordable.
60% of unemployed carers would re-enter the workforce if care was more affordable.
52% of part-time employees would increase their hours of work if care was more affordable.

4. Are current levels of Government support adequate?

Facts:

77% of Australians with caring responsibilities believe that there should be a range of delivery options for additional financial support - ie (i) payments directly to the carer; (ii) payments directly to the care service provider; or (iii) via an employer.
93% of Australians with caring responsibilities believe the CCTR Child Care Tax Rebate should be extended to elder and disability care.
TOCC recommends the introduction of a 50% reimbursement of out of pocket care costs (up to $10,000 per household per annum) because it is fair, it is financial sustainable and it's what the majority of Australians want.

5. Who should pay for the cost of care?

Facts:

75% of Australians with caring responsibilities believe their care costs should be shared equally with Government.
TOCC recommends the introduction of a 50% reimbursement of out of pocket care costs (up to $10,000 per household per annum) because it is fair, it is financial sustainable and it's what the majority of Australians want.