The “Prepare to Care” Hospital Program provides information and support to those family members and friends who will be providing ongoing care to patients both during a hospital admission and following being discharged from hospital.
Carers WA understand that when a patient is discharged from hospital their family members or friends may play an enormous role in their life and ongoing care.
The Prepare to Care booklet is a FREE ‘must have’ resource for carers.
It’s full of relevant and useful information including places to write down information provided by health professionals, an A to Z directory of supports and services, and much more.
As part of the program, Carers WA provide education and support to hospital staff in identification and support of family carers. This assists the Department of Health and all Public Hospitals to comply with the Carers Recognition Act (2004) WA and the Carers Charter; for more information on this please go to the Department of Communities website.
This highly successful program is currently operating in selected areas across WA, including;
North Metro Hospitals:
South Metro Hospitals:
East Metro Hospitals:
Regional WA Hospitals
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.
