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Jack Gramenz

HISTORICAL FACTS: Carers recognised for 78bn in unpaid work - The Untold Story

Unpaid carers spend an average of 104 hours a week providing care, Carers NSW says. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Millions of Australians caring for their friends and family are having their unpaid work highlighted, but many face problems requiring more than recognition to solve.

National Carers Week seeks to highlight the contribution people make through their care, which consultant estimates have predicted would cost about $78 billion a year if they were paid for it.

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