Use your lived experience as a carer to stand up for, and represent the voice of carers in your community.

The Carer Representation Program supports carers to share their experiences and influence positive change across health and mental health systems. As a Carer Representative, you can help ensure carers’ perspectives are heard where decisions are made.

Why become a Carer Representative?

Benefits of participating in the Carer Representation Program include:

• Connecting with other carers and sharing experiences
• Learning new skills and gaining insights into advocacy and representation
• Building confidence and leadership capability
• Making a real difference to how carers are recognised and supported
• Contributing to improved services and systems for carers

About the Orientation Session

The Carer Representative Orientation Session is a half-day information session designed to help you understand:

• What it means to be a Carer Representative
• How lived experience can influence change
• The support available to Carer Representatives
• How to get involved in representation opportunities

This session is suitable for carers who are new to representation or considering becoming a Carer Representative. An online option is available for regional carers.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

Time: 9.30am–2.00pm

Location: Carers WA | 182 Lord Street, Perth or Online via Zoom (for regional carers only).