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 Cooking Class June
Event Date: 17 June 2026
This three‑hour workshop is a relaxed and supportive space where you’ll learn to prepare a delicious selection of dishes, cook alongside other carers and enjoy a shared meal afterwards. During the class, you’ll create: Goat’s Cheese Souffle (GF/V) Pork Polpette with Polenta Tomato Sauce Chicken Satay Skewers with Fried Rice Shakshuka (GF/V) Spanish Omlette (GF/V)
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Kalgoorlie: Carer Conversations – Development of the New WA Carers Strategy
Event Date: 19 June 2026
This session will provide a safe forum for carers, and the agencies supporting them, to discuss challenges and identify local solutions. Lead by the Honourable Dr Katrina Stratton MLC, you are invited to attend a Carers Conversation in Kalgoorlie. Feedback and data obtained in this session will contribute to the development of a new whole-of-government WA
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Capel: Carers WA Information Session
Event Date: 26 June 2026
Join us for a Carers WA information session, meet your local regional coordinator, and learn more about how we can assist you in your caring role. Date: Friday, 26th June Time: 10.00am – 11.30am Location: Capel Library | Forrest Street Enquiries: julie.milloy@carerswa.asn.au
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Online June (Evening): Carer Conversations – Development of the New WA Carers Strategy
Event Date: 30 June 2026
This session will provide a safe forum for carers, and the agencies supporting them, to discuss challenges and identify local solutions. Lead by the Honourable Dr Katrina Stratton MLC, you are invited to attend a Carers Conversation online (June evening session). Feedback and data obtained in this session will contribute to the development of a new
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Online July (Evening): Carer Conversations – Development of the New WA Carers Strategy
Event Date: 2 July 2026
This session will provide a safe forum for carers, and the agencies supporting them, to discuss challenges and identify local solutions. Lead by the Honourable Dr Katrina Stratton MLC, you are invited to attend a Carers Conversation online (July evening session). Feedback and data obtained in this session will contribute to the development of a new
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Albany: Carer Conversations – Development of the New WA Carers Strategy
Event Date: 30 July 2026
This session will provide a safe forum for carers, and the agencies supporting them, to discuss challenges and identify local solutions. Lead by the Honourable Dr Katrina Stratton MLC, you are invited to attend a Carers Conversation in Albany. Feedback and data obtained in this session will contribute to the development of a new whole-of-government WA
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Geraldton: Carer Conversations – Development of the New WA Carers Strategy
Event Date: 4 August 2026
This session will provide a safe forum for carers, and the agencies supporting them, to discuss challenges and identify local solutions. Lead by the Honourable Dr Katrina Stratton MLC, you are invited to attend a Carers Conversation in Geraldton. Feedback and data obtained in this session will contribute to the development of a new whole-of-government WA
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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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