This submission aims to articulate the goals, supportive factors, barriers, and desired outcomes as identified by the Carers WA Youth Advisory Group.
Carers WA feedback to the WA Department of Education, in response to its discussion paper on the Review of the School Education Act 1999.
Carers WA feedback to the WA Mental Health Commission, in response to its Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030: Consultation Draft Priorities Paper
A new study by the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia reveals the heavy burdens falling on young carers, including primary school-aged children.
Feedback to the Department of Social Services in response to its consultation on the National Carer Strategy discussion paper.
The proposed legislative changes and the prescriptive nature of the draft lists of NDIS supports, effectively disempower people with disability.
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.
