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
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
Congratulations Royal Perth Bentley in partnership with Armadale Kalamunda in becoming carer friendly employers, successfully meeting the requirements to achieve Level 2 – COMMIT. It is evident that East Metro Health Service is COMMITTED to supporting all staff members who are caring for a loved one. A few highlights of the successful application were: HavingRead more
CAPTION: Pictured on the left: William, Troy, Tory and on the right: the instructor, Zahara and Jadzia rafting. Did you know there are over 40,000 young people in WA who have a sibling, parent or family member with disability, physical or mental health challenges? Everyday these young carers take on additional responsibilities that most otherRead more
Carers WA and Carers NSW are excited to acknowledge that Motorola Solutions has achieved Level 1 Activate Accreditation under the Carers + Employers National Accreditation Program and have been officially recognised as a Carer Friendly Employer. The evidence provided by Motorola Solutions has demonstrated the company’s strong commitment to recognising and supporting carers in theirRead more
For seven years, Cheryl has been a devoted carer to her husband, who lives with young onset dementia and frontal lobe dementia. The path to his diagnosis was a complex one, filled with uncertainty and loneliness. With no nursing background, Cheryl found herself navigating a new world of caring for her husband after a seven-weekRead more
Balancing the demands of caring for a loved one with personal and professional responsibilities can often feel like walking a tight rope. As a carer you may be providing essential support to your loved one, often sacrificing your own needs in the process. However, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is not just beneficial for yourRead more
National Carers Week, an annual week of recognition taking place from 13th to 19th October 2024, is a momentous occasion dedicated to honouring the selfless contributions of unpaid family carers across Australia. These remarkable individuals provide crucial support to those with disability, chronic illnesses, mental health issues, or drug-related problems, often without any formal recognition. Read 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.
