Meet Starlene, an inspiring woman from Perth who currently cares for her 99 year old mother in a full time capacity, although this isn’t where her caring role began. Starlene’s son was born with a terminal respiratory illness, eventually succumbing to the illness at only ten years of age. In a tragic sequence of events,Read more
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, we’re honoured to share the inspiring story of Rae, who has devoted over 50 years to caring for her daughter, while also learning to take care of herself. For Rae, caring for her daughter has been both complex and rewarding. Her journey into caring began in 1972 whenRead more
Caring Matters is an e-bulletin designed specifically for carers. This electronic newsletter aims to provide a wealth of valuable information. about upcoming events, opportunities for learning, networking and gaining support.Read more
Jasmine’s journey as a carer began eight years ago with the birth of her daughter with disability. As a mother of four, her life is a whirlwind of constant appointments, structured activities, and navigating the complexities of her child’s needs. Her role is about dedication and creating a stable, nurturing environment for her children, particularlyRead more
We want to help carers and people with disabilities develop meaningful personal social connections in the context of physical activity and are looking for people with lived experience to help shape our project. If you’d like to help create an innovative disability and carer support platform, we’d love to hear from you! What’s involved? WeRead more
Michelle’s journey, like many carers, began with the deterioration in health of a loved one. She found herself balancing the demands of a full-time job while also providing care for her mother. A daunting task, to say the least. When Michelle’s mother’s condition worsened, she faced the difficult decision to move her mother into AgedRead more
Caring Matters is an e-bulletin designed specifically for carers. This electronic newsletter aims to provide a wealth of valuable information. about upcoming events, opportunities for learning, networking and gaining support.Read more
With Perth and large parts of WA bracing for a searing heatwave, it’s vital to ensure the wellbeing of our vulnerable loved ones, our neighbours, our pets and of course ourselves – we can’t help others if we don’t help ourselves! Here’s what you can do: Stay Hydrated: Ensure both you and the people aroundRead more
Carers Australia is thrilled with Minister Rishworth’s announcement that all eligible applicants who applied for the 2025 Young Carer Bursary Program to assist them with their educational pursuits have been successful and, in addition, the amount of the bursary will increase. The Young Carer Bursary program celebrates its 10th year in 2025 and has providedRead more
Caring for a loved one is often a complex task, but when you add distance into the equation, it can become even more challenging. Caring for someone over at a long-distance (eg. a family member or friend who lives at least an hour away) involves unique hurdles that can be difficult to navigate. However, withRead more
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.
