This program was founded by Carers WA in 2018 and now supports over 176 carers from WA and across the globe. It is an ‘old school’ pen pal style program, which is almost 100% directed by the carer and has been revived and re-designed to promote and encourage connections, peer support, friendships, and literacy.
From the comfort of your own home, we encourage you as a carer to make a connection with another person across the globe. Meet someone who can share your unique experiences, who you can speak freely and confidentially with about the challenges you face and who you can encourage and be encouraged by.
Ultimately, we know that if you feel connected, supported and mentally resilient, you will be able to perform your role as a carer better too.
Register now by downloading and completing the relevant forms below and emailing them to penpal@carerswa.asn.au.
When you are matched you will receive a welcome pack from Carers WA or your local carer association to get you started.
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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.
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