Carers Australia and the network of Carers Associations invite all Australians to be part of Carers Week. Carers Week is Australia’s celebration of carers and is held annually in the third week of October.
National Carers Week 2025 will take place from Sunday, 12th to Saturday, 18th October 2025.
The theme for Carers Week in WA is: ‘You are one, know one, or will be one.’ There are more than 3 million Australians who take on extra caring responsibilities for a family member or friend with disability, physical or mental health challenges. This means that you are likely either a carer, know a carer or at some point in your life will become a carer.
This National Carers Week, we are encouraging everyone to look around and see the profound impact that carers have. They are the foundation of our aged care, disability, palliative and community care sectors. So, whether you are in a caring role now, know a carer or work with carers, let’s recognise the amazing work that carers do.
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National Carers Week recognises, celebrates and raises awareness of the 3 million Australians providing unpaid care and support to their family members or friends. The week shines a light on Australian carers’ resilience and sacrifice, and the profound impact they have on our communities.
At some point in every Australian’s life, we will either know, be, or need a carer. It’s this fundamental truth that underscores the importance of National Carers Week, urging us to show support, extend a helping hand or simply be there for those who tirelessly give of themselves, day in and day out.
Leading up to National Carers Week each year, Carers WA aims to offer not-for-profit organisations and community groups the opportunity to apply for a Community Activity Grant of usually $500 – $800 to host their own activity or event in WA.
Dates for Applications:
Applications open: Monday, 14th July 2025
Applications close: Monday, 11th August 2025
Outcome advised: By Friday, 29th August 2025
Activities to be held during: Sunday, 12th – Saturday 18th October 2025
Apply for a National Carers Week Activity Grant by completing the form here.
Carers WA welcomes your involvement in National Carers Week.
Organisations who wish to partner with Carers WA by sponsoring an event or activity are welcome to contact us via email at marketing@carerswa.asn.au for sponsorship opportunities.
Regional carers enjoyed a free cuppa at a local cafe with a family member or friend.
Guided by local artist Jinan Dodd, young carers created a beautiful succulent mural and enjoyed live music and refreshments.
Carers enjoyed a morning walk through Kings Park followed by morning tea.
Carers participated in a guided walk with Whadjuk carer Aunty Vanessa as well as traditional foods like damper and quandong jam.
Carer Reps enjoyed morning tea at Government House and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Carers Recognition Act.
Community groups and not for profits from across the state received a grant to host their own Carers Week activities.
Carers explored powerful connection between mind and body with chair yoga.
Throughout Carers Week the Prepare to Care hospital team hosted information stands across hospitals across Perth.
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.
