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Perth Royal Show Ticket Giveaway!

*This giveaway has now closed* Here’s your golden opportunity to take a break and have some fun! Thanks to the generosity of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA through the Inclusive Access Program, we are giving carers and their families the chance to register for tickets to the Perth Royal Show! Imagine spending a dayRead more

Media Release: Carers WA welcomes NDIS improvements but warns families could be left carrying the burden of reform

Carers WA has welcomed important amendments to the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, describing them as a positive step towards better recognising the vital role of carers and families in supporting people with disability. However, Carers WA warns that significant gaps remain, leaving unpaid carers at risk of carrying anRead more

Supporting Carers Through Carer Wellness at Home

As a service provider, you play an important role in identifying and supporting carers in your community. When you recognise someone in a caring role, a simple conversation could connect them with valuable support to help them continue caring with confidence. Carers Wellness at Home is a free service that offers personalised support for carersRead more

August Newslink

The News Link is a bi-monthly publication for service providers who work with carers in WA. This publication includes useful information and resources that will help you better connect with your own clients and with unpaid family and friend carers.Read more

MIFWA Carer Friendly Employer Accreditation

Carers WA is pleased to congratulate MIFWA for successfully meeting the requirements to achieve Level 2 – COMMIT. It is evident that MIFWA is truly committed to supporting all staff members who are caring for a loved one. The Carers + Employer program focuses on five key areas across three levels of accreditation: Carer Recognition PoliciesRead more

Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) Carer Friendly Employer Accreditation

Carers WA is pleased to congratulate the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) on achieving Level 1 Activate accreditation. This milestone reflects a strong and genuine commitment to recognising and supporting carers across the organisation. DFES demonstrates clear alignment with the Carer Recognition Act, embedding this commitment into everyday practice and promoting it throughRead more

August E-News

Caring Matters is an e-newsletter designed specifically for carers. This electronic newsletter aims to provide a wealth of valuable information. about upcoming events, opportunities for learning, networking and gaining support.Read more

Meet Our Fireside Chat Guest Speaker

We are pleased to welcome Clinical Professor David Blacker AM, MB BS, FRACP as a Fireside Chat Guest Speaker together with his wife Kirsten, at Conference 2026. David Blacker is currently the honorary medical director, and board member of Parkinson’s WA, research advisor to the Perron Institute for neurological and translation science, clinical professor ofRead more

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Ros Thomas

We are delighted to welcome Ros Thomas as our keynote speaker at Conference 2026. In her 35 years of journalism across radio, television, print and publishing, Ros Thomas has reported from newsrooms, bureaus and international crisis zones around the world. She is currently the features writer for The Weekend Australian Magazine specialising in social affairs.Read more

What Is Carer Burnout? Signs, Causes and Support

Caring for a family member or friend can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be challenging at times. When you’re balancing caring responsibilities alongside work, family, finances and everyday life, it’s easy to put your own wellbeing last. Over time, the demands of caring can begin to take a toll on your physical, emotional and mental health. When stress builds up and there isn’t enoughRead more

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