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 2026 will take place from Sunday, 11th to Saturday, 17th October 2026.
This year’s theme, Care for a Carer: Making Carers Visible, highlights the important role carers play in our communities and encourages greater recognition, appreciation and support for those who care for others. The theme aims to ensure carers are seen, valued and connected to the resources that help maintain their own wellbeing.
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.
Community Activity Grant Applications have now closed for 2026.
Dates for Applications:
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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.
This National Carers Week you can nominate a carer you know to receive a small gift in the mail in appreciation and in recognition of the amazing work they do. Carers are also welcome to nominate themselves.
The gift will be delivered to them directly and includes a card with four limited edition lapel pins.
Limited to one gift per carer. Information and addresses will be kept confidential in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Nominations close on Monday, 6th October, at 4.00pm
Make the most of our easy to use resources including the National Carers Week logo, posters and social media tiles for you to download and share. Don’t forget to tag us @CarersWA and #CarersWeek2026.
CLOSED – Young Carers – Choose Your Own Respite Kit
CLOSED – Young Carers – School Peer Support Toolkit
CLOSED – Family Day Out – Perth Zoo, Caversham Wildlife Park, Hoyts
CLOSED – Regional Movie Tickets
CLOSED – Cups For Carers – Regional
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.
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.
