Here’s your golden opportunity to take a break and have some fun! Thanks to the generosity of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, we are giving carers and their families the chance to win tickets to the Perth Royal Show! Imagine spending a day filled with laughter, thrilling rides, live performances, and delicious food, allRead more
Emma never expected that she would become a full-time carer for three people. But life is always full of the unexpected, and for Emma it all began when she met the love of her life and her now husband. He had some severe health issues, survived a life-threatening pulmonary embolism and went on to haveRead more
Win a Family Day Out – Carers WA Week Giveaway To celebrate Carers WA Week, we’re giving carers the chance to win a Family Day Out to one of three amazing destinations! Whether you’re discovering the wild at Perth Zoo, meeting Aussie icons at Caversham Wildlife Park, or enjoying a movie at HOYTS Cinemas, thisRead more
Take a Break, Share a Cuppa We’re excited to bring back Cups for Carers, a chance for regional carers to take a well-deserved break and enjoy a cuppa with a friend or loved one. Carers living in regional WA can register to receive a voucher for two hot beverages at participating cafés during Carers Week and theRead more
Regional carers! Take a break, enjoy a movie, and celebrate Carers Week! We are excited to celebrate Carers Week by giving away 2 x movie tickets to carers living in regional Western Australia! This is a chance to relax and enjoy a well-deserved break with a friend. Participating Cinemas Albany Broome Busselton Esperance Geraldton KalgoorlieRead more
For seven years, Cheryl has been a devoted carer to her husband, who lives with young onset dementia and frontal lobe dementia. The path to his diagnosis was a complex one, filled with uncertainty and loneliness. With no nursing background, Cheryl found herself navigating a new world of caring for her husband after a seven-weekRead more
National Carers Week, an annual week of recognition taking place from 12th to 18th October 2025, is a momentous occasion dedicated to honouring the selfless contributions of unpaid family carers across Australia. These remarkable individuals provide crucial support to those with disability, chronic illnesses, mental health issues, or drug-related problems, often without any formal recognition. Read more
Lorraine, a 57-year-old grandmother and great-grandmother has dedicated her life to caring for her family and community. Facing significant challenges, including supporting an adult son battling addiction and aiding elderly siblings and neighbors in need, Lorraine’s commitment to others often overshadowed her own well-being. “I felt like I was in a situation where I didn’tRead more
*This competition has now closed* AQWA Ticket Giveaway We’re excited to bring you the chance to experience the magic of AQWA! At AQWA, you’ll journey through WA’s stunning marine environments, encounter diverse sea creatures, and marvel at the incredible underwater tunnel – a favourite for kids and adults alike! Whether you’re a carer looking forRead more
Seven years ago Stephen received a phone call that changed his life. It was from a support worker in Sydney explaining that his adult son had developed severe mental health issues. Caught unawares – his son had bravely downplayed his challenges – Stephen dropped everything and together with mental health professionals, supported his son toRead 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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