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 2024 will take place from Sunday, 13th to Saturday, 19th October 2024.
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.
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 #CarersWeek2024.
Young Carer Art Collab – Perth Festival
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
YMCA HQ | 60a Frame Ct, Leederville
Hospital Pop-Up: Armadale Hospital
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Armadale Hospital | Outpatient Entry (next to main entrance of hospital)
Pillars of Wellness Webinar Series – Part 1: Health
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online via Zoom
Hospital Pop-Up: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital | The Piazza (Near Hospital Main Entrance)
Hospital Pop-Up: Osborne Park Hospital
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Osborne Park Hospital | F Block Car Park
On Country Experience: Gwabba Wanjin, Wan-ke Boodja (Good Sounds Talks on Country)
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Woodbridge Park in Midland
Pillars of Wellness Webinar Series – Part 2: Sleep
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online via Zoom
Hospital Pop-Up: Fiona Stanley Hospital
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Fiona Stanley Hospital | Main Entrance
Pillars of Wellness Webinar Series – Part 3: Relationships
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online via Zoom
Hospital Pop-Up: Bentley Hospital
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Bentley Hospital | Main Car Park (Off Mills Street)
Carer Wellness at Home – Chair Yoga
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Henderson Environmental Centre|End of Groat Street, North Beach 6020
Carers WA, supported by Lotterywest, is again offering not-for-profit organisations and community groups the opportunity to apply for a Community Activity Grant to participate in National Carers Week by hosting an activity or event in WA.
Key Dates for Applications:
Applications closed: Monday 12th August 2024
Outcome advised: Late August 2024
The WA Government, through Lotterywest, supports community projects and events, helping to build a better WA together.
Helpful Documents:
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.
For access to these services and more, please complete a referral or self-referral form here or call us on 1300 227 377.
Please note, this is not an emergency or crisis service. If the situation is an emergency, please contact Emergency Services on 000, Lifeline: 13 11 14, Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800.
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.
