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Showing posts with label Caring for the disabled. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caring for the disabled. Show all posts

Friday, December 12, 2025

Kerre Woodham: The Supreme Court ruling on disabled carers makes sense


Two parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are now entitled to receive the minimum wage, along with other associated employment conditions, after a landmark ruling yesterday from the country's highest court. They're now deemed to be employees of disability support services. And the families who battled to be recognised for the work that they do are hopeful the Supreme Court decision paves the way for other carers who are in a similar situation.