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National Carers Week

Carers Australia and the network of Carers Associations invite all Australians to be part of Carers Week. Carers Week is Australia’s celebration of carers and is held annually in the third week of October.

National Carers Week 2025 will take place from Sunday, 12th to Saturday, 18th October 2025.

The theme for Carers Week in WA is: ‘You are one, know one, or will be one.’ There are more than 3 million Australians who take on extra caring responsibilities for a family member or friend with disability, physical or mental health challenges. This means that you are likely either a carer, know a carer or at some point in your life will become a carer.

This National Carers Week, we are encouraging everyone to look around and see the profound impact that carers have. They are the foundation of our aged care, disability, palliative and community care sectors. So, whether you are in a caring role now, know a carer or work with carers, let’s recognise the amazing work that carers do.

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About National Carers Week

National Carers Week recognises, celebrates and raises awareness of the 3 million Australians providing unpaid care and support to their family members or friends. The week shines a light on Australian carers’ resilience and sacrifice, and the profound impact they have on our communities.

At some point in every Australian’s life, we will either know, be, or need a carer. It’s this fundamental truth that underscores the importance of National Carers Week, urging us to show support, extend a helping hand or simply be there for those who tirelessly give of themselves, day in and day out.

Carers Week Pins-Nomination Closed

 

This National Carers Week you can nominate a carer you know to receive a small gift in the mail in appreciation and in recognition of the amazing work they do. Carers are also welcome to nominate themselves.

The gift will be delivered to them directly and includes a card with four limited edition lapel pins.

Limited to one gift per carer. Information and addresses will be kept confidential in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Nominations close on Monday, 6th October, at 4.00pm

Carers Week Events and Activities

11
Oct

Carers Week – Scitech Family Event (Now Closed)

   05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

   Scitech

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12
Oct

Carers Week – Dance Concert & Afternoon Tea (Hosted by Para and Ability Dance)

   02:30 PM - 04:30 PM

   Como Primary School Hall

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13
Oct

Carers Week: Hospital Pop-Ups Bentley

   10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

   Bentley Hospital | Main Car Park (Off Mills Street)

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13
Oct

Carers Week – Introduction to Advance Care Planning Workshop (Hosted by Future Living)

   10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

   Bentley Hospital | Main Car Park (Off Mills Street)

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13
Oct

Carers Week – Carers Wellness Evening (Hosted by City of Vincent)

   05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

   Vincent Community Centre

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14
Oct

Carers Week – Sector Breakfast for Service Providers

   07:00 AM - 10:00 AM

   Fraser’s State Reception Centre, Kings Park

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14
Oct

Carers Week – Caring For Our Carers Morning Tea (Hosted by Gnowangerup CRC)

   10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

   Gnowangerup Community Garden

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14
Oct

Carers Week: Hospital Pop-Ups Osborne Park Hospital

   01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

   Osborne Park Hospital | F Block Car Park

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14
Oct

Carers Week – Pingelly Carers Week Celebration (Hosted by Pingelly CRC)

   01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

   Pingelly Community Garden

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14
Oct

Carers Week – Financial Wellbeing Webinar Part 1 (Now Closed)

   07:00 PM - 07:45 PM

   Online

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15
Oct

Carers Week: Hospital Pop-Ups Fremantle

   10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

   Fremantle Hospital (B3 – South Terrace Entrance)

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15
Oct

Carers Week – Communi-TEA Morning Tea (Hosted by Newdegate CRC)

   10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

   Newdegate Community Resource Centre

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15
Oct

Carers Week – Tea Party & Crafts (Hosted by Make It Special)

   11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

   Romancing The Stone Gardens

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15
Oct

Carers Week – Financial Wellbeing Webinar Part 2 (Now Closed)

   07:00 PM - 07:45 PM

   Online

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16
Oct

Carers Week – Donnybrook Gentle Movement & Morning Tea

   09:45 AM - 11:30 AM

   CWA Hall

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16
Oct

CANCELLED Hospital Pop-Ups Armadale

   10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

   Where: Armadale Hospital | Outpatient Entry (next to main entrance of hospital)

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16
Oct

Carers Week – Men’s Golf Day Out (Now Closed)

   11:30 AM - 02:30 PM

   Wembley Golf Course

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16
Oct

Carers Week Albany Movie Event – The Travellers (Now Closed)

   01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

   Orana Cinema Albany

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16
Oct

Carers Week – Afternoon Tea (Hosted by Accessability)

   01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

   Accessability Activity Hub

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16
Oct

Carers Week – Mindful Moments (Hosted by Brookton CRC)

   03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

   Brookton Community Resource Centre

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16
Oct

Carers Week – Loneliness in the Caring Role Webinar (Now Closed)

   05:00 PM - 05:45 PM

   Online

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17
Oct

Carers Week – Morning Tea for Mum’s of Neurodivergent Kids (Hosted by Inclusive Mamas Club)

   01:00 AM - 11:00 AM

   Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre

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17
Oct

CANCELLED: Hospital Pop-Ups Peel

   10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

   Peel Health Campus (In front of the main entrance)

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17
Oct

Carers Week – Declutter for Bread and Butter Webinar (Now Closed)

   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

   Online

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17
Oct

Carers Week – BBQ in the Park (Hosted by Centrecare)

   11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

   Hammond Park

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17
Oct

Carers Week – Basic Visible Mending Webinar (Now Closed)

   07:00 PM - 07:45 PM

   Online

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Carers Week Giveaways

Young Carers – Choose Your Own Respite Kit
Young Carers – School Peer Support Toolkit
CLOSED – Family Day Out – Perth Zoo, Caversham Wildlife Park, Hoyts
CLOSED – Regional Movie Tickets
CLOSED – Cups For Carers – Regional

Community Activity Grants

Leading up to National Carers Week each year, Carers WA aims to offer not-for-profit organisations and community groups the opportunity to apply for a Community Activity Grant of usually $500 – $800 to host their own activity or event in WA.

Dates for Applications:  
Applications open: Monday, 14th July 2025
Applications close: Monday, 11th August 2025
Outcome advised:By Friday, 29th August 2025
Activities to be held during: Sunday, 12th – Saturday 18th October 2025

National Carers Week Activity Grant applications have now closed.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Carers WA welcomes your involvement in National Carers Week.

Organisations who wish to partner with Carers WA by sponsoring an event or activity are welcome to contact us via email at marketing@carerswa.asn.au for sponsorship opportunities.

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Highlights from Carers Week 2024

Cups for Carers

Regional carers enjoyed a free cuppa at a local cafe with a family member or friend.

Young Carer Art Collab

Guided by local artist Jinan Dodd, young carers created a beautiful succulent mural and enjoyed live music and refreshments.

Kings Park Walk

Carers enjoyed a morning walk through Kings Park followed by morning tea.

On Country Healing

Carers participated in a guided walk with Whadjuk carer Aunty Vanessa as well as traditional foods like damper and quandong jam.

Carer Representatives at Parliament

Carer Reps enjoyed morning tea at Government House and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Carers Recognition Act.

Community Activity Grants

Community groups and not for profits from across the state received a grant to host their own Carers Week activities.

Chair Yoga

Carers explored powerful connection between mind and body with chair yoga.

Hospital Displays

Throughout Carers Week the Prepare to Care hospital team hosted information stands across hospitals across Perth.

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