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
This competition has now closed. Only winners will be notified by email. Here’s your golden opportunity to take a break and have some fun! Thanks to the generosity of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, we are giving carers and their families the chance to win tickets to the Perth Royal Show! Imagine spending aRead 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
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
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
Many carers don’t realise they are one, and carers within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or those who care for current or former ADF members are often overlooked and under-identified. Did you know? Around one in eight current or former ADF personnel have a partner, parent, sibling or child who provides care and support forRead more
The Carers Association of Western Australia Inc. (Carers WA) is calling for the inclusion of Western Australian (WA) carers in today’s announced ‘reboot’ of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme & Minister for Government Services, to the National Press Club of Australia.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.
