Carers are an integral part of Australia’s health system and are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative, and community care systems.
Whilst caring for a family member or friend can be very rewarding, carers often neglect their own physical and mental health. Often the carers focus, and energy is prioritised for the person they care for. Carers are more likely to experience a range of health, wellbeing, and socioeconomic issues, and many are not able to access the support they need.
Carers provide 2.2 billion hours of unpaid care yearly. The value of replacing this care is $77.9 billion.
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.
