Extra phone counselling sessions will be made available to Australia's three million unpaid carers under a new plan that places them front and centre.
The Albanese government released the national carer strategy on Tuesday, providing a blueprint for the next decade to support those looking after the most vulnerable.
The number of phone counselling sessions through the government's Carer Gateway will be increased by an extra 10,000 each year, supporting more than 1600 carers.
Operating hours will be extended for the gateway support service so carers can access help at more flexible times.
Peer support services and training will also be expanded.
As Australia's population continues to age, unpaid work done by loved ones is expected to skyrocket.
Of the more than three million unpaid carers, 391,000 were under 25, up from 235,000 in 2018.
It's estimated 12.8 per cent of all women in Australia are unpaid carers, compared with 11.1 per cent of all men.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the strategy delivered on an election promise that ensures unpaid carers were helped in all aspects of their lives.
"We know caring is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and that carers are a diverse group of people with a variety of needs and experiences," she said.
