Nominate a carer for 2015 NSW Carers Awards

“Carers can be anyone, including parents, partners, brothers, sisters, friends, sons or daughters who provide vital unpaid support to members of our community, helping improve their lives and saving Australian taxpayers an estimated $40 billion annually,” Mr Conolly said.

One in 10 people in NSW cares for someone with a disability, mental illness, chronic health condition, dementia or who is elderly.

This year, up to 55 awards are available for individuals and organisations to be honoured at a ceremony at Parliament House on October 12 during Carers Week (October 11 to 17). Nominations close at 5pm on June 29.

Forms: http://facs.nsw.gov.au/carersawards.