Carers WA Conference 2026, leading into National Carers Week, will inspire, inform and celebrate carers across WA. As Carers WA proudly celebrates 30 years of supporting carers across WA, the event will reflect the importance of working collectively to navigate the current and emerging issues faced by carers.

The dynamic program will address the topics which matter most to carers.
Sector professionals, carers with lived experience and motivated speakers will share their stories and insights. Connect, contribute and collaborate with other carers and program participants.  Carers matter. You matter.

Who is the Conference for and how to attend?
The conference is for the interests of carers in WA. Registration is free for carers and for Service Providers. Attendance is either in-person (subject to a capacity limit) OR online (no capacity limit). In Person registration is intended for delegates to attend the full program on the day, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Carers WA respectfully requests you consider your availability to attend, if selecting an in-person registration.

Thurs 8 Oct

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Navigating care together.

Connection, collaboration, and growth.

Registrations Are Now Open

Registrations will be via the Humanitix platform. There is a limited capacity for in-person attendance for carers and service providers. Once this limit is reached, a waitlist will be activated. There is no capacity limit for online attendance.

Accessibility & Attendance
Optus Stadium is an accessible and inclusive venue. Some walking is required to access and move between conference areas. Carers WA encourages carers to consider their own mobility and comfort when selecting an in-person registration.

You are welcome to bring your mobility aids, and our event crew will be on hand throughout the day to assist you. If you have any specific accessibility concerns or requirements, please email conference@carerswa.asn.au. The conference is also fully accessible online, allowing carers the choice to register and participate comfortably from home.

Program

Carers WA are pleased to present the draft conference program, created to explore and discuss the current and emerging issues for caring across WA. Insights, opinions and ideas will be shared with the opportunity to network with conference delegates and supporters. The conference program will be updated as sessions and speakers are confirmed.

8:00am – 8:40am                   Arrivals and Registration

8:50am – 9:10am                    Introduction by MC, Tim McMillan

9:10am – 9:35am                    Welcome to Country

9:35am – 9:45am                    Program Overview by MC

9:45am – 10:30am                  Keynote Speaker

10:30am – 11:00am                Morning Tea

11:00am – 11:40am                 Panel Discussion: Carers

11:40am – 12:15pm                 Session 1

12:15pm – 1:00pm                   Lunch

1:00pm – 1:15pm                     Gentle Seated Chair Yoga

1:15pm – 2:00pm                     Fireside Chat

2:00pm – 2:35pm                    Session 2

2:50pm – 3:35pm                    Panel Discussion: Sector Leaders

3:35pm – 3:55pm                    Conclusion

*The conference program may be subject to change prior to, or during, the conference. 

Frequently Asked Questions

In-Person

When: Thursday, 8th October 2026 | 8.00am – 4.00pm

Where: Optus Stadium, Perth | River View Room

Note: Arrive from 8:00am, to be seated at 8:45am.  Enjoy coffee and visit our expo tables.

Online

When: Thursday, 8th October 2026 | 8.45am – 4:00pm

Where: Online

1. Unpaid carers

2. Service Providers

3. People who are a combination of both

Note: For Service Providers, due to a capacity limit, a maximum of 2 x delegates can attend in-person from one organisation. Special requests may be considered upon emailing us.

  1. Attend in-person at Optus Stadium: There is a capacity limit to the number of delegates who can attend in person.
  2. Online via your own device: There is no capacity limit to the number of delegates who can attend online.

Note: When capacity for in person attendance is reached, a waitlist will be activated. Carers WA requests if you register to attend in person, that you do so with the intention to be present for the full day program. Carers WA certainly understands, given the nature of the carer role, a situation may arise at short notice preventing you from attending.

As a courtesy, Carers WA kindly requests that you notify us as early as possible by managing your registration through the Humanitix platform and cancelling your booking, so that we can reallocate your place to the next person on the waitlist.

1. In-person Delegate includes:

  • Free parking
  • Welcome coffee and tea
  • Welcome Tote Bag
  • Morning tea and lunch
  • Access to full conference program

2.Online Delegate includes:

  • Access to full conference program

 

 

Smart casual. The temperature in the River View Room is adjusted for the majority, so it may be advisable to bring a jacket.

 

No, not necessary.

You can choose to print and bring your own email confirmation, or have it displayed on your mobile phone.

Your email confirmation will show your name and unique order number.

Carers WA will check your name off, upon your arrival at the Registration Desk.

No. However, special circumstances will be considered by Carers WA, upon email request. Please email: conference@carerswa.asn.au

Carers WA encourages networking with other delegates. Plus, our friendly Conference Crew will be there to ensure you are warmly welcomed and feel comfortable throughout. 

Yes. However, pending demand for in person attendance, priority consideration will be given to carers who are already registered with Carers WA.  There is no limit to the number of delegates who can attend online. 

 

Yes.  Ensure you specify your dietary requirements during the registration process on Humanitix.

Yes. Optus Stadium is a fully inclusive and accessible venue.

  1. Parking: Free parking in the stadium precinct Northern Oval car park.
  2. Public Transport: Armadale Line trains stop at Perth Stadium Station plus buses stop regularly near Matagarup Bridge.
  3. Taxi/Rideshare: Conference guests coming to Optus Stadium by taxi or rideshare vehicles can be picked up or dropped off in the Northern Oval carpark.

Carers WA will have our Conference Crew assisting with transfers required from Northern Oval car park to the entrance to the Stadium.

There is some walking involved between conference areas. Do consider your own mobility and comfort.

If you have any specific accessibility concerns or requirements, please email us at conference@carerswa.asn.aut conference@carerswa.asn.au 

If you are unable to attend, please manage your registration through your Humanitix confirmation email.

Simply select “Manage Order” and follow the prompts to cancel your registration. Once completed, your registration will be automatically cancelled

Log in details will emailed to you at least one week prior to the Conference, by/on Thursday 1st October 2026. 

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