Navigating the holiday season can be a difficult time for anyone, including carers. You may really enjoy Christmas but find it tough to celebrate it how you would like. To explore strategies in assisting you with managing Christmas anxiety, click here.
The Carers WA Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a group of eight young people aged 16 – 25 years with current or previous experience of being a young carer. * The YAG aims to giveRead more
The role of unpaid family carers is crucial in our society, yet it often remains underappreciated and overlooked. Despite the essential role they play, unpaid family carers often face significant challenges. These include social isolation,Read more
Enter the draw to win Adventure World tickets this Summer! Prepare for a day filled with fun and excitement! From adrenaline-pumping roller coasters and thrilling water rides, to a relaxing family picnic, Adventure World hasRead more
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 yearsRead 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 requirementsRead 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 toRead 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,Read more
CAPTION: Pictured on the left: William, Troy, Tory and on the right: the instructor, Zahara and Jadzia rafting. Did you know there are over 40,000 young people in WA who have a sibling, parent orRead 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.
