At just 12 years old, Jensen lives a much busier life than many of his school friends. He’s a young carer, looking after multiple family members as well as juggling school and his love of basketball. Jensen looks after his two sisters, his brother Hudson, and supports his father, who faces challenges following an amputation.Read more
In 2020, the replacement cost of care in Australia was estimated at a staggering $77.9 billion, reflecting the vast value of your role that often remains unrecognised, not to mention the social, emotional, and financial costs associated with being a carer. Ahead of the 2025 federal election, we are calling for immediate action.Together with CarersRead more
Meet Melinda, a devoted mother and loyal community member of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Melinda embraces the challenges of caring for her neurodiverse children, her husband with a complex medical condition, and aging parents on a full-time basis. Her days are packed with ensuring their wellbeing, but her role extends beyond caring as she actively advocatesRead 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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