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 2026 will take place from Sunday, 11th to Saturday, 17th October 2026.
This year’s theme, Care for a Carer: Making Carers Visible, highlights the important role carers play in our communities and encourages greater recognition, appreciation and support for those who care for others. The theme aims to ensure carers are seen, valued and connected to the resources that help maintain their own wellbeing.
Young Carer Wild Reptiles Program (FULL)
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Perth Zoo
Young Carer Giant Golf and Pizza Lunch (FULL)
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Supa Golf
Young Carer Self-Care and Wellbeing Workshop
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
182 Lord Street, Perth 6000
Young Carer Latitude Adventure
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Latitude Adventure
Young Carer Wild Mammals Program (FULL)
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Perth Zoo
Young Carer Family Picnic & Sail by the Foreshore
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Mandurah Foreshore
Cuppa in the Park – Kings Park
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kings Park, Kulbardi Pavilion
Taming the Mind – How to Deal with Scary Thoughts
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bridgetown Hub
Paint, Connect & Recharge
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wagin Community Resource Centre
Carers Self-Care Expo
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club
Chat, Sip ‘n’ Chill – Carer’s Wellness Evening
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
244 Vincent St, Leederville
Cuppa in the Park – Joondalup
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Neil Hawkins Park
Cuppa in the Park – Midland
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodbridge Riverside Park
Carers of People Experiencing an Eating Disorder – Dr Walter Kaye
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Heritage Tram City Tour
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre
Morning Tea
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
City of Bunbury Libraries
Morning Tea
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Geraldton Lotteries House
Garden Lunch
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Romancing the Stone Gardens in Maida Vale
Carers’ Play Day
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Risq Bar - Central Walk, Joondalup
Albany Carers WA & Advocare Information on Navigating Aged Care Packages
12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Albany Public Library
Caring for our Carers
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Solaris Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Quiz & Sizzle Hopetoun
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Hopetoun Community Resource Centre
Cuppa in the Park – Rockingham
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Governor Rd Reserve
Solaris Qi Gong & Sound Healing
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Solaris Cancer Care - Cottesloe
Lunch at Kalgoorlie Golf Course
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Kalgoorlie Golf Course
Pamper & Play Session
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Victoria Park Community Centre
Community BBQ Event
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Hammond Park Kalgoorlie
Caring for our Carers
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Solaris Bunbury
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.
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
Make the most of our easy to use resources including the National Carers Week logo, posters and social media tiles for you to download and share. Don’t forget to tag us @CarersWA and #CarersWeek2026.
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.
Community Activity Grant Applications have now closed for 2026.
Dates for Applications:
Subscribe to our e-newsletter for updates on Carers Week 2026 events.
CLOSED – Young Carers – Choose Your Own Respite Kit
CLOSED – 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
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.
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.
