With Perth and large parts of WA bracing for a searing heatwave, it’s vital to ensure the wellbeing of our vulnerable loved ones, our neighbours, our pets and of course ourselves – we can’t help others if we don’t help ourselves! Here’s what you can do: Stay Hydrated: Ensure both you and the people aroundRead more
Carers Australia is thrilled with Minister Rishworth’s announcement that all eligible applicants who applied for the 2025 Young Carer Bursary Program to assist them with their educational pursuits have been successful and, in addition, the amount of the bursary will increase. The Young Carer Bursary program celebrates its 10th year in 2025 and has providedRead more
Caring for a loved one is often a complex task, but when you add distance into the equation, it can become even more challenging. Caring for someone over at a long-distance (eg. a family member or friend who lives at least an hour away) involves unique hurdles that can be difficult to navigate. However, withRead more
In the 1980s Liana’s husband suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and over time his cognitive and intellectual functioning significantly deteriorated. Together they were taken on an emotional rollercoaster. Liana shares that, “It’s been emotional…a lot of grieving. I love my husband very much and we have always wanted to growRead more
What matters to unpaid carers in WA? There are over 3 million carers in Australia, including over 320,000 in Western Australia. A carer is someone providing unpaid support to a family member or friend who is frail due to age or is living with disability, physical or mental health challenges. Caring is a significant formRead more
On 10 December 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034. The Strategy delivers a national agenda to support Australia’s unpaid carers and will guide how the government can improve support for carers now, and into the future. We would like to take this opportunity toRead more
Caring Matters is an e-bulletin designed specifically for carers. This electronic newsletter aims to provide a wealth of valuable information. about upcoming events, opportunities for learning, networking and gaining support.Read more
The Carers WA Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a group of eight young people aged 16 – 25 years with current or previous experience of being a young carer. * The YAG aims to give young carers a voice by: Giving the members a say in the programs, policies and initiatives that affect young carersRead more
The number of young carers in Australia is soaring, with a 66% increase in the number of carers under the age of 25 since 2018. New research shows children carers, as young as eight years old, are not having their basic needs met and are struggling to balance the responsibilities of caring without sufficient support.Read more
Carers WA was pleased to meet with Carers NSW CEO Elena Katrakis to officially hand over their Level 2 COMMIT Accreditation in being a Carer Friendly Employer. Congratulations Carers NSW on successfully meeting all requirements to achieve Level 2 – COMMIT. We look forward to seeing how Carers NSW continues to build on their commitmentRead more
Carers WA respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. Carers WA is committed to understanding, embracing and celebrating the rich and multi-dimensional experiences that shape our lives and aims to ensure that everyone who engages with the organisation feels welcome and included. Carers WA welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Carers WA acknowledges the Wadjuk Noongar Nation’s lands, water, customs, and culture of which the Carers WA Head Office is located. Carers WA recognises our services reach beyond the Perth (Boorloo) region, and so we also acknowledge the cultural diversity of First Nations Peoples across our state and throughout Australia.
Carers WA has qualified for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s Registered Charity Tick, enabling the public to easily identify our organisation as a registered charity and confirming that we are both transparent and accountable.
