Practical and emotional support for family carers in every region of WA.
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative for unpaid family carers in all regions of Australia. It provides a mix of free online, telephone and in-person supports, services and advice for anyone caring for someone with disability, a mental health challenge, a long term health condition, an alcohol or other drug dependency, or who is frail aged.
Services available include counselling, tailored support packages, emergency respite and online supports. In Western Australia, these services are delivered by Carers WA alongside our regional partners Helping Minds and Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre.
Your local regional coordinator can assist with:
To access our support services call 1800 422 737 or request a callback by completing our online form here.
Please note: Services are free to access and do not affect any other state or territory carer services, young carer bursaries or other services delivered through My Aged Care or the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Policy and Systemic Advocacy in the Regions
Carers WA has compiled region-specific feedback and an action plan from a number of regions in WA. These reports are available here.
Lancelin Health Services Open Day
Event Date: 25 July 2024
Carers WA and Disability in the Arts Australia (DADAA) are thrilled to invite you to our Health Services Open Day in Lancelin! Join us for a day filled with art, food, insightful information sessions, and valuable conversations. The day will start with an inspiring art workshop hosted by DADAA in the art therapy room from
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Norseman – Information Session
Event Date: 8 August 2024
Join Carers WA, together with Services Australia and Centrecare, for an information session to learn more about services and supports that can assist you in your caring role. Where: Norseman Community Resource Centre | 78 Prinsep Street When: Thursday, 8th August | 10.00am – 2.00pm Light refreshments provided
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If you are working with unpaid family carers in regional WA and you would like more information about what support is available, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our engagement team at engage@carerswa.asn.au.
If you would like to refer a carer to Carer Gateway, please call 1800 422 737 or complete our online referral form.