Enter the draw to win movie tickets to Reading or Ace Cinemas these school holidays! Ace Cinemas – Midland and Rockingham. Reading Cinemas – Armadale, Belmont, Busselton and Mandurah. Terms and conditions: The competition is open to anyone who is in an unpaid caring role and is registered with Carers WA. To register with CarersRead more
Enter the draw to win AQWA tickets these school holidays! An awesome underwater adventure awaits you at the Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)! Encounter the incredible and iconic marine life of Western Australia on a spectacular underwater journey. Come face-to-fin with giant sharks, stingrays, rescue turtles, baby crocodiles, ‘Nemo’ and so much more! As youRead more
Raewyn Watene, a dedicated member of Carers WA Grandparents North Social Support Group, has been awarded the People’s Choice Award by ConnectGroups, acknowledging her exceptional commitment to growing the group and making it a safe and welcoming place for carer to come and support each other. Reflecting on the recognition, Raewyn said that she is,Read more
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.Read more
Meet Annette, a devoted mother of 9 children, and a caring wife. Annette’s life took on new dimensions when she found herself providing care for her youngest daughter. This responsibility, along with caring for her husband, placed Annette on a remarkable caring journey. Her path towards empowerment and personal growth started when she learned aboutRead more
Kim Hudson is an Associate Lecturer at Murdoch University and a member of the Carers Advisory Council, which provides advice to the Minister for Community Services on issues affecting carers. As a teenager, Kim cared for her mother, then for her late husband as he faced a high-level and deteriorating spinal cord injury. In theRead more
Are you ready to kickstart your job search but not sure where to begin? According to data from the Australian Human Rights Commission, many carers, up to 36%, are interested in rejoining the workforce, often on a part-time basis, but feel held back due to their responsibilities as a carer. The good news is thatRead more
In celebration of National Carers Week 2023, Carers WA is excited to introduce a new regional initiative, ‘Cups for Carers’. In partnership with 9 local cafés, across regional WA, we are inviting unpaid family carers to take some time out for themselves and enjoy a cuppa on us, with a friend or family member. CarersRead more
Entries for this giveaway closed on Thursday, 7th September 2023. Showcasing over 400 entertainers, 300 performances and endless hours of enjoyment – with over 101 free things to see and do – the Perth Royal Show is a hotly anticipated and much loved cultural and community event. This year they have generously gifted a limitedRead more
This 5 minute video provides an overview of the legislation that recognises carers in Australia both federally and in Western Australia.Read 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.
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