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
If you’re a carer seeking to comprehend the potential impacts of the recent state and federal budgets on your situation, we’ve assembled comprehensive reports detailing the main repercussions. 2024-25 WA State Budget: The latest WA State Budget was revealed by Treasurer Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, featuring: A surplus of $3.2 billion. A focus on cost-of-livingRead more
Being an unpaid carer can have a profound effect on relationships. It can build a deeper understanding of what someone is going through, bringing you closer together with the person you are caring for and those around you as you navigate challenges together. It can also put strain on relationships. The added responsibilities, changes inRead more
Using the term ‘carer’ correctly ensures that we accurately represent the sacrifices and contributions of unpaid carers while also acknowledging the important work of professional ‘support workers’. Here are some tips on how to use the term ‘carer’ correctly. 1. Understanding the Term ‘Carer’ A ‘carer’ is anyone who provides unpaid support to a familyRead more
We’re thrilled to welcome you to “Cooking Up A Healthy Mindset”, a unique fusion of a cookbook and a wellness guide, lovingly created by the Carers WA Youth Advisory Group. This book has been designed to align with the theme of Youth Week 2024 “Head, Body, Heart” and is dedicated to all of you –Read more
Role reversal is a common experience for unpaid carers, particularly when caring for a parent, partner, or older family member. This shift in dynamics can be challenging and emotionally complex. Here are some strategies to navigate this delicate shift: 1. Acknowledge the Change Acknowledging role reversal in the caring role is a crucial step inRead more
This 5 minute video provides an overview of the legislation that recognises carers in Australia both federally and in Western Australia.Read more
As the peak body for all carers in Western Australia, including a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers, we actively strive towards achieving our vision of a society where the role of carers is valued and supported. We do this by living our core values of diversity, inclusion, compassion and positive impact,Read more
In 2021, Carers WA engaged Huber Social who are an organisation that have developed a framework, to measure the social impact of programs globally. The aim was to measure the wellbeing of Be Job Ready participants prior, during and after their engagement with the 10 week skills course through a participant survey during December 2021Read more
Recently, the Carers WA team went to Port Kennedy Primary School and visited their student-led young carer peer support group and participated in a papermaking workshop. Papermaking is a simple process where opportunities to learn valuable life lessons are crafted through transforming unwanted stuff into paper. Papermaking teaches kids that mistakes are okay and canRead 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.
