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First Nations Carers in the National Carer Survey

Carers NSW

15.10.2025

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Summary

This report presents the First Nations responses to the National Carer Survey since 2020. It focuses on First Nations carers’ economic and social needs, caring relationships, carers’ experiences accessing services, and their health and wellbeing. In 2024 the National Carer Survey included a dedicated Survey module for First Nations carers. This report aims to amplify their voices in their call for better recognition, inclusion, and understanding of carer’s connection with country and culture. Findings show that many services do not meet First Nations carers’ needs to support their wellbeing, and that many carers face strong social and economic challenges. Carers identify a lack of recognition from government and the
wider community, as well as a need to improve cultural safety and inclusivity of services. First Nations carers however also highlighted their connection to country and culture as a source of strength and resilience. First Nations understanding of care as a holistic, ongoing connection needs to be recognised and valued to better support First Nations carers.

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