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August 5, 2026

MIFWA Carer Friendly Employer Accreditation

Carers WA is pleased to congratulate MIFWA for successfully meeting the requirements to achieve Level 2 – COMMIT. It is evident...
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Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) Carer Friendly Employer Accreditation

Carers WA is pleased to congratulate the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) on achieving Level 1 Activate accreditation....
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Newsletters
August 3, 2026

August E-News

Caring Matters is an e-newsletter designed specifically for carers. This electronic newsletter aims to provide a wealth of valuable information....
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Conference
July 30, 2026

Meet Our Fireside Chat Guest Speaker

We are pleased to welcome Clinical Professor David Blacker AM, MB BS, FRACP as a Fireside Chat Guest Speaker together...
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Conference

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Ros Thomas

We are delighted to welcome Ros Thomas as our keynote speaker at Conference 2026. In her 35 years of journalism...
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July 29, 2026

What Is Carer Burnout? Signs, Causes and Support

Caring for a family member or friend can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be challenging at times. When you’re balancing...
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July 20, 2026

National Carers Week: Activity Grant Event Ideas

National Carers Week, taking place from 11th to 17th October 2026, is an annual celebration recognising the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers...
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June 9, 2026

Win! HOYTS Cinema Gift Card (Closed)

*This Giveaway has now closed* Looking for something fun to do these winter school holidays? What better way to spend...
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Young Carers
June 8, 2026

Media Release: Young Carers Invisible in WA Classrooms, New Research Warns

Thousands of young carers in Western Australia are supporting family members every day — but new research shows many remain...
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May 13, 2026

Media Release: Unpaid silent workforce ignored in 2026 – 2027 WA State Budget

More than 3 million unpaid carers support Australians every day – including over 320,000 in Western Australia. They care for...
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May 7, 2026

Are You a Young Carer Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Youth Advisory Group!

*This EOI has now closed* Are you passionate about driving change and amplifying the voices of young carers in Western...
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Young Carers
April 14, 2026

Hidden Carers: Why Young Carers Deserve Recognition this Youth Week

Youth Week is an ideal time to identify and value groups of young people who are often not recognised, remain hidden and slip...
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