Ahead of the 2025 WA Election, we’re seeking commitments from political candidates and parties on supporting carers*. We’ll publicise responses on key areas like respite and financial hardship grants, increased support and recognition of regional and young carers, a new Carer Strategy, system navigation and advocacy and a WA Carer Card program.
*A carer is someone providing support to a family member or friend like their child, spouse, parent or sibling who is frail due to age or is living with disability, physical or mental health challenges.
I cannot stress enough the importance of your voice in the upcoming WA State Election. At Carers WA we’ve heard your needs and submitted our ‘asks’ on your behalf, now let’s ensure the government knows what matters most to WA carers. – Carers WA CEO, Richard Newman
Our election priorities are based on your feedback and in consultation with carers here in WA.
You can read more about the background of each of our ‘asks’ by downloading our briefing papers.
You can also view full copies of our reports and policy submissions which have informed these documents here.
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.
