Practical and emotional support for family carers in every region of WA.
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative for unpaid family carers in all regions of Australia. It provides a mix of free online, telephone and in-person supports, services and advice for anyone caring for someone with disability, a mental health challenge, a long term health condition, an alcohol or other drug dependency, or who is frail aged.
Services available include counselling, tailored support packages, emergency respite and online supports. In Western Australia, these services are delivered by Carers WA alongside our regional partner Helping Minds.
Your local regional coordinator can assist with:
To access our support services call 1800 422 737 or request a callback by completing our online form here.
Please note: Services are free to access and do not affect any other state or territory carer services, young carer bursaries or other services delivered through My Aged Care or the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Policy and Systemic Advocacy in the Regions
Carers WA has compiled region-specific feedback and an action plan from a number of regions in WA. These reports are available here.
Albany: Carers Dinner – Hilton Garden Inn – FULL
Event Date: 18 June 2025
*This event is now fully booked* We warmly invite all carers in Albany and surrounding towns to the Carers WA Albany Dinner. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in your community and enjoy a relaxing evening. Good news, you can bring a plus one if you choose to! It’s our way of
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Albany Buffet Lunch & Creative Workshops – FULL
Event Date: 19 June 2025
*This event is now fully booked* Carers in Albany and surrounding towns, we invite you to take a well-deserved break, connect with other carers, and indulge in some creativity and relaxation. The event will be held at the Albany Hilton Garden Inn, where you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch. Please feel free
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Gnowangerup – Carers WA Information Session with AdvoCare
Event Date: 23 June 2025
Carers WA, in partnership with AdvoCare, is hitting the road to bring free information sessions to your local area! If you’re a carer or know someone who is, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the support, resources, and advocacy services available to you. Where: Gnowangerup Community Resource Centre | 47 Yougenup Rd
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Lake Grace – Carers WA Information Session with AdvoCare
Event Date: 24 June 2025
Carers WA, in partnership with AdvoCare, is hitting the road to bring free information sessions to your local area! If you’re a carer or know someone who is, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the support, resources, and advocacy services available to you. Where: Lake Grace Community Resource Centre | Bishop St
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Esperance: Carers Lunch – The Pier Hotel
Event Date: 24 June 2025
We warmly invite all carers in Esperance and surrounding towns to the Carers WA Esperance Lunch at the Pier Hotel. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in your community and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Good news, you can bring a plus one if you choose to! It’s our way of acknowledging and
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Albany: Carers Cooking Class *FULL*
Event Date: 25 June 2025
*This event is now full* It’s our pleasure to invite you to a special event – the Carers Cooking Class! This hands-on, immersive culinary experience will be held in Albany. Executive chef, Frederick Kirby, will lead this exciting 2 hour class sharing his expert tips and techniques to help you whip up some mouth-watering dishes.
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If you are working with unpaid family carers in regional WA and you would like more information about what support is available, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our engagement team at engage@carerswa.asn.au.
If you would like to refer a carer to Carer Gateway, please call 1800 422 737 or complete our online referral form.
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.
