During the Christmas period, Carers WA and Carer Gateway services will continue to operate Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. Please note, we will have reduced services during the public holidays (Monday 26th December, Tuesday 27th December and Monday 2nd January). For additional support during the Christmas period, please contact one of the helpline specialistsRead more
Carers WA have teamed up with Curtin University Research team, Health Redesigned and Eduka Web Design to develop an online social connection portal called Connect Up! In its final stages of testing, we are now inviting enthusiastic and forward thinking individuals like yourself to be the very first people to give it a go! YourRead more
The examples and names in this article are purely fictional for the representation of a user journey* If you are a Western Australian carer and have questions regarding the Carer Gateway process, we have created a user journey to help answer your questions about how each stage may look. Carers WA is proud to beRead more
People in an unpaid caring role at home can often find it difficult to enter or maintain paid employment. WA is currently experiencing a job boom. Increasingly, the hidden skills and attributes of family carers, seeking paid employment, are being recognised by “carer friendly” employers. Carers WA ‘Be Job Ready’ program was developed to helpRead more
Yesterday, the Federal Budget announced a one-off cost of living payment of $250 to help carers and other vulnerable Australians meet costs of living pressures. The benefit is to be automatically paid to all eligible recipients in April 2022. An estimated 230,000 Western Australians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friendRead more
What is the Carer Recognition Act 2004 The Carers Recognition Act is an important piece of legislation passed in 2004 that was essentially developed in response to calls from carers for greater recognition and consideration by service providers, giving carers a real voice for the first time. The act aims to change the way weRead more
Experience the magic of ballroom dancing as you meet Bridie in a captivating new 15-part disability-led documentary series by Screenwest and Carers WA. The series aims to ensure individuals, families and friends in caring roles and communities have the best opportunity to thrive and have the capacity to respond to emerging needs and challenges.Read more
In a stunning celebration of the life and achievements of swimming champion Stephen Donovan and his mum and carer, Cathy Donovan, “Filming Our Future” explores the way that sport and physical activities can drive inclusion and community cohesion. This captivating new 15-part disability-led documentary series by Screenwest and Carers WA aims to ensure individuals,Read more
Peter Panagopoulos is the integrated coach at North Beach Football Club. He stars in “Filming Our Future”, which captures the joy and vibrancy that this club brings to the lives of all its players and explores the way that sport and physical activities can drive inclusion and community cohesion. Integrated football is open toRead more
“Filming Our Future” captures the heart-warming story of a fearless young nipper and his mum and carer Nicole. It celebrates the ways that both him and his mum step out of their comfort zone and into the tossing waves to forge new community connections and lifelong skills. Cooper is an energetic ten-year-old boy who lovesRead more
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