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.
Broome Networking Forum for Service Providers
Event Date: 26 September 2025
Broome Service Providers Networking Forum Carers WA is pleased to invite Broome service providers to a special Networking Forum and Lunch this September. With Carer Gateway services in the Kimberley region now directly managed by Carers WA, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn more about how services will be delivered throughout
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Boyup Brook In-Person Peer Support Road Trip
Event Date: 1 October 2025
Boyup Brook In-Person Peer Support Road Trip Join us for a special day out with fellow carers on the Boyup Brook In-Person Peer Support Road Trip! We’ll be setting off from the Boyup Brook Town Hall and travelling by bus to Kojonup to visit the enchanting Australian Rose Maze and experience Three Women’s Stories –
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Carers Week – Donnybrook Gentle Movement & Morning Tea
Event Date: 16 October 2025
Celebrate National Carers Week in Donnybrook Join us for a relaxing morning of gentle chair exercises followed by a warm and welcoming morning tea. Connect with fellow carers, take a moment for yourself, and enjoy a little movement and mindfulness. Limited spots available don’t miss out register now Date: Wednesday, 16th October Time: Meet 9.45am
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Carers Week Albany Movie Event – The Travellers
Event Date: 16 October 2025
Carers in Albany and surrounding towns, join us in celebrating Carers Week with a special movie screening exclusively for carers and their guest. Enjoy the acclaimed Australian film The Travellers, starring Bryan Brown, in a relaxed and welcoming setting. When: Thursday, 16th October 2025 | 1.00pm – 3.00pm Location: Orana Cinema | 451 Albany Highway, Albany
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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.
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