Carers WA is the peak body that represents the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia. We work to achieve an improved quality of life for unpaid family and friend carers in our state.
Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 320,000 unpaid family and friend carers living in Western Australia. Part of the National Network of Carers Associations, we are the peak body recognised by both State and Federal governments as the voice of carers. Carers WA represents carers interests in the Western Australian community.
Our role is to work in active partnership with carers, persons with care and support needs, health professionals, service providers, government and the wider community to achieve an improved quality of life for carers.
Every carer is recognised, valued and supported.
Carers WA drives carer recognition and wellbeing through advocacy, partnerships and innovative practice.
Compassionate: We see the whole person and take the time to respond with understanding and respect to what matters most to them.
Inclusive: We welcome the diversity of all carers. They remain fundamental to all we do, think and say. We show up with courage to support diverse carer needs.
Innovative: We strive for best practice and better carer outcomes, continually improving what and how we do things.
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.
Carers WA has achieved Level 3 EXCEL as an Accredited Carer Employer. This accreditation demonstrates a commitment to recognise and support carers in the workplace through policies and practices and by embedding a culture that acknowledges and values their contributions.
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.
