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 partners Helping Minds and Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre.
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.
Linking Together Social Support Group in Broome
Event Date: 1 May 2025
Carers WA warmly invites all carers in Broome to join us for the Linking Together Social Support Group Morning Tea. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in your community, learn more about the Linking Together Social Support Group, and enjoy some friendly conversation over coffee and cake. When: Thursday, 1st May |
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Carers Cuppa & Art Workshop – Bunbury
Event Date: 6 May 2025
Carers WA invites you to come share a cuppa with other carers and enjoy an easy watercolour art activity. Connect or reconnect with your creative side as local artist Michelle Penny guides you step-by-step to create your own watercolour artwork. The focus is on having fun so you don’t need to have any experience or
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Carers Cuppa & Art Workshop – Busselton
Event Date: 7 May 2025
Carers WA invites you to come share a cuppa with other carers and enjoy an easy watercolour art activity. Connect or reconnect with your creative side as local artist Michelle Penny guides you step-by-step to create your own watercolour artwork. The focus is on having fun so you don’t need to have any experience or
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Carers Cuppa & Art Workshop – Manjimup
Event Date: 8 May 2025
Carers WA invites you to come share a cuppa with other carers and enjoy an easy watercolour art activity. Connect or reconnect with your creative side as local artist Michelle Penny guides you step-by-step to create your own watercolour artwork. The focus is on having fun so you don’t need to have any experience or
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Lancelin: Presentation & Lunch – Shark Attack Survivor Cameron Wrathall
Event Date: 9 May 2025
Join us for an extraordinary event in Lancelin, as we host a presentation by shark attack survivor, Cameron Wrathall. In 2021, Cameron became the first person to be bitten by a shark in the Swan River in over 50 years. After numerous surgeries, dying in the ambulance and a lengthy period of hospitalisation, he survived
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Boyup Brook Road Trip
Event Date: 21 May 2025
Get ready for an exciting day out! We’re setting off from the Boyup Brook Town Hall and travelling on the Lions Bus to the charming Nightingale’s Nest & Nursery in Kojonup. Once we’ve soaked up the tranquil atmosphere, we’ll make our way to the Black Cockatoo for a scrumptious lunch. Our return journey to Boyup
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Geraldton: Carers Dinner – Broadwater Resort Hotel
Event Date: 22 May 2025
We warmly invite all carers in Geraldton and surrounding towns to the Carers WA Geraldton 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 acknowledging and celebrating you. So come
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Geraldton Family-Friendly Movie Night – Lilo & Stitch
Event Date: 23 May 2025
Geraldton carers! You and your family are invited to a heartwarming, family-friendly movie event at Orana Cinemas Geraldton. We’re screening the delightful film, ‘Lilo and Stitch’, a story filled with humour, heart, and Hawaiian “ohana” (family). It’s time to take a well-deserved break and immerse in the colourful world of ‘Lilo and Stitch’ with your
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Manjimup Self-Care Day
Event Date: 26 May 2025
Immerse yourself in a day of tranquillity and indulgence at the Manjimup Self Care Day event. Start the day with a calming 1 hour chair yoga session, perfect for easing tension and promoting a sense of wellbeing. Post yoga, unwind further amidst the lush greens of the park, as you partake in a delightful high
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Northam: Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
Event Date: 27 May 2025
We’re hosting a Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop in Northam! This event is a perfect opportunity to unwind, learn a new skill, and connect with other carers. Included are light refreshments and brunch. Don’t miss out on this wonderful experience! When: Tuesday, 27th May | 11.00am to 2.30pm Where: Bilya Koort Boodja Centre, Minson Ave, Northam
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Albany: Carers Dinner – Hilton Garden Inn
Event Date: 18 June 2025
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 acknowledging and celebrating you. So come
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Albany Buffet Lunch & Creative Workshops
Event Date: 19 June 2025
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 to bring along a plus one
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Albany: Carers Cooking Class
Event Date: 25 June 2025
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. What’s even more delightful is
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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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