Becoming a Carer increases one's financial vulnerability as we sacrifice – among other things – career, income, future income potential and superannuation; and our own health to look after someone we love.

Is that a fair price on love?

As carers we need, and quite rightly deserve the same respect, recognition and comparable financial remuneration and benefits as paid support workers.

We know you care, and now more than ever, we need YOUR SUPPORT.

Join us in lending your voice to a crucial petition to guarantee superannuation for Australia's unpaid carers.

The cost of caring petition has been created by Are Media, the home of brands including The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, and Marie Claire who have fully backed this cause and who hope to attract enough attention through their annual audience of 9 in 10 women, for the government to take action.

According to Carers Australia, a primary carer loses an average of $175,000 in superannuation and $392,500 in lifetime earnings to the age of 67^.

Providing for others shouldn’t take the food from your retirement table. A family member's illness shouldn’t cost you your future.

We need your assistance to ensure that carers receive the financial security they deserve through guaranteed superannuation.

Please sign and share because you never know when you might find yourself a carer or in urgent need of one.

^Caring Costs Us: The economic impact on lifetime income and retirement savings of informal carers – a report for Carers Australia, March 2022