Are you passionate about driving change and amplifying the voices of young carers in Western Australia? (Paid opportunity.) Carers WA is looking for three young carers aged 16 to 25 to join our Youth Advisory Group (YAG) for a 12-month term, with the option to extend for another 12 months. This is your chance toRead more
Youth Week is an ideal time to identify and value groups of young people who are often not recognised, remain hidden and slip through the cracks. One group, most at risk, are young carers, aged under 25 years. The theme for Youth Week WA 2026 is “Strength in Our Stories”. Among the inspiring ambassadors is Joshua Patrick, an 18 year old, young carer, advocate and youthRead more
The Carers WA Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a group of eight young people aged 16 – 25 years with current or previous experience of being a young carer. * The YAG aims to give young carers a voice by: Giving the members a say in the programs, policies and initiatives that affect young carersRead more
Finding Liberation and Resilience Through Cycling and Pushing Limits
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.
