Family carers make an indispensable contribution to care and support in Austria – often alongside their professional and family responsibilities. The hybrid panel discussion »(In-)Compatible? Family Carers as the Backbone of the Health and Care System« places their realities of life at the centre of attention.

The discussion explores what the diverse living situations of family carers look like, how relief and support can be provided and taken up in practice, and how supporting families contributes to easing the pressure on our health and care system.

The evening aims to foster a deeper understanding of the situation of those affected and to create space for dialogue that addresses both the challenges faced by family carers and those of the systems they interact with. These include the health and social care system, the labour market, and carers’ own communities.

Welcome by Gudrun Egger – Member of the Board, ERSTE Foundation

Followed by two moderated rounds of discussion with:

Elisabeth Anselm – Managing Director, Hilfswerk Austria; Chair of the Federal Association of Independent Welfare Organisations

Iris Appiano Kugler – Head of the Department for Women’s Labour Market Policy, Public Employment Service Austria (AMS)

Martina Mayr – Occupational Psychologist, Wiener Städtische Versicherung

Birgit Meinhard-Schiebel – President, Interessensgemeinschaft Pflegender Angehöriger (Interest Group for Family Carers), Federal Ministry of Social Affairs

Representative of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs – invited

Moderation by Eser Akbaba

The event is free of charge and aimed at everyone who helps shape the care and support of family members – professionally or privately – as well as those who are themselves affected.

Participation is possible in person or online via live stream.

Event Registration

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs.

Header Image: Ian Ehm