Carers, family members and community representatives are invited to join online and in-person consultations to inform the development of a Carers WA Advocacy Strategy. The strategy and associated implementation plan are being developed to guide advocacy in support of increased recognition and improved support of unpaid carers in WA. To read the full strategy outlineRead more
Enter the draw to win movie tickets to Reading or Ace Cinemas these school holidays! Ace Cinemas – Midland and Rockingham. Reading Cinemas – Armadale, Belmont, Busselton and Mandurah. Terms and conditions: The competition is open to anyone who is in an unpaid caring role and is registered with Carers WA. To register with CarersRead more
Enter the draw to win AQWA tickets these school holidays! An awesome underwater adventure awaits you at the Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)! Encounter the incredible and iconic marine life of Western Australia on a spectacular underwater journey. Come face-to-fin with giant sharks, stingrays, rescue turtles, baby crocodiles, ‘Nemo’ and so much more! As youRead more
Raewyn Watene, a dedicated member of Carers WA Grandparents North Social Support Group, has been awarded the People’s Choice Award by ConnectGroups, acknowledging her exceptional commitment to growing the group and making it a safe and welcoming place for carer to come and support each other. Reflecting on the recognition, Raewyn said that she is,Read more
Navigating the holiday season can be a difficult time for anyone, including carers. You may really enjoy Christmas but find it tough to celebrate it how you would like. To explore strategies in assisting you with managing Christmas anxiety, click here.Read more
Ron Deng, a Chinese Australian immigrant from Singapore, has called Western Australia home since 1976. He is a dedicated carer for his wife, who belongs to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) community. However, Ron’s journey goes beyond the traditional role of a carer as a Carer Representative for Carers WA. Ron’s tireless advocacy forRead more
Meet Annette, a devoted mother of 9 children, and a caring wife. Annette’s life took on new dimensions when she found herself providing care for her youngest daughter. This responsibility, along with caring for her husband, placed Annette on a remarkable caring journey. Her path towards empowerment and personal growth started when she learned aboutRead more
Kim Hudson is an Associate Lecturer at Murdoch University and a member of the Carers Advisory Council, which provides advice to the Minister for Community Services on issues affecting carers. As a teenager, Kim cared for her mother, then for her late husband as he faced a high-level and deteriorating spinal cord injury. In theRead more
Are you ready to kickstart your job search but not sure where to begin? According to data from the Australian Human Rights Commission, many carers, up to 36%, are interested in rejoining the workforce, often on a part-time basis, but feel held back due to their responsibilities as a carer. The good news is thatRead more
Taking a break from everyday activities and caring responsibilities is an essential part of taking care of yourself, and the person that you care for. Getting out and doing something you enjoy by yourself, or with your family helps with your overall wellbeing. Thanks to the generosity of our Carers Week 2023 supporters, Carers WARead more
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