There are over 40,000 young people in WA who have a sibling, parent or family member with disability, physical or mental health challenges – they are called ‘young carers’. It is important to recognise that young carers take on extra practical and emotional responsibilities that other young people don’t have to.
The support that young carers provide does not go unnoticed. There is free support and a team dedicated to helping young carers thrive and reach their individual goals.
To refer a young carer directly, please complete a referral or self-referral form here
or call us on 1300 227 377.
Please note, this is not an emergency or crisis service. If the situation is an emergency, please contact Emergency Services on 000, Lifeline: 13 11 14, Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800.
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.
