The talents and skills of our dedicated board, staff, volunteers and key supporters combine to help us achieve our goals in working with and on behalf of caring families in Western Australia.
Paul Coates, Chief Executive OfficerPaul Coates was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Carers WA in February 2008. Within this role Paul has led the organisation for over a decade, advocating for better supports for Western Australia’s carers.
Prior to Carers WA Paul worked in the UK as a senior executive and at Board level for a social housing organisation. Paul has also worked as a management consultant for various companies including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and was engaged in Africa working on a range of government aid programs for four years.
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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 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.