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News Link - October 2025 Edition |
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Did you know?
An estimated 320,000 unpaid carers in Western Australia provide essential care to loved ones, saving the WA state government $6.9 billion annually.
What a Carer Card would mean for WA carers:
RecognitionFinancial reliefIdentificationPromote wellbeingAlign with other statesCommunity awareness
Help us get the WA Carer Card on the agenda in Parliament!
Sign the petition today to show your support. If you have a few extra minutes, take it one step further by emailing your local MP.
Simply click the blue button and send a pre-filled email with one easy press.
For more information and resources click here.
Thank you for your support.
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National Carers Week 2025 |
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| National Carers Week 2025 runs from Sunday, 12th to Saturday, 18th October.
This year’s theme, ‘You are one, know one, or will be one,’ highlights the fact that caring impacts everyone. With over 3 million Australians in a caring role, carers are the foundation of our aged care, disability, palliative, and community care sectors.
Encourage carers in your network to join the events across WA, including wellness activities, webinars and more.
Visit our carers week event page for the full event calendar. |
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For National Carers Week 2025, our Prepare to Care hospital team will be visiting hospitals across Perth with our community engagement van, Priscilla.
We will be popping up at Armadale, Fremantle, Osborne Park, Peel, and Bentley Hospitals to connect with carers, share information about the supports and services we provide, and ensure carers feel supported in their caring role.
For more information click here.
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Carers Week Activities Hosted by Other Organisations |
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Carers Week is here, and it is time to celebrate. Enjoy a range of wonderful events hosted by various organisations, including:
Dance Concert and Afternoon Tea hosted by Para and Ability DanceCommuni-Tea Morning Tea hosted by Newdegate CRC
Special Morning Tea for Mums of Neurodivergent Kids hosted by Inclusive Mamas ClubIntroduction to Advance Care Planning Workshop hosted by Future LivingPingelly Carers Week Celebration hosted by Pingelly CRC
Carers Wellness Evening hosted by City of VincentCaring For Our Carers Morning Tea hosted by Gnowangerup CRCAfternoon Tea hosted by Accessability
Mindful Moments hosted by Brookton CRCTea Party & Crafts hosted by Make It SpecialBBQ in the Park hosted by Centrecare
Learn more about these events on our Carers Week page click here.
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Carers WA will be visiting regional areas, Kalgoorlie and Esperance, to engage with Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service providers. Our aim is to collaborate with service providers to identify community challenges, address the barriers faced by carers, and develop resources to foster positive change and sustainability in the aged care sector.
We invite you to join us for a networking morning tea, providing an opportunity to exchange insights, strengthen professional connections, and work together towards shared goals.
When: TBA in December
Where: Esperance
To express your interest please contact the Carers WA Wellness Program on 1300 227 337 or via email at wellnessprogram@carerswa.asn.au.
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Carers WA is hosting a free Paint and Plant Workshop for carers.
Carers can learn the delightful craft of decoupage as they transform a simple terracotta pot into a personalised masterpiece.
When: Tuesday, 21st October 2025 | 10.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Henderson Environmental Centre | End of Groat St, North Beach 6020
For more information click here. |
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Do you know a carer who would like to use their lived experience to make a difference?
Carers WA is inviting carers to join the Carer Representation Program, which includes the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with other carers, learn new skills, develop confidence, make a real difference to the way carers are treated in the health and mental health systems.
Encourage carers in your network to attend the upcoming Carer Representative Orientation, a half-day information session designed to show how their lived experience can influence change.
When: Monday, 17th November | 9.30am – 2.00pm
Where: Carers WA | 182 Lord St, Perth (online option available for regional carers)
Please complete the RSVP form by 12th November.
To register click here.
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Carers WA is thrilled to present the Be Job Ready Essentials workshop, a comprehensive 2-day course taking place in Geraldton this November 2025.
This workshop is designed for carers and offers practical insights and hands-on skills to help them successfully apply for, secure, and sustain employment.
Session 1: Tuesday, 4th November | 10.00am – 2.30pm
Session 2: Wednesday, 5th November | 10.00am – 2.30pm
Where: Batavia Coast Conference Centre.
To register click here.
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Carers WA is hosting a free terrarium workshop for carers at two locations this November.
This fun and interactive session allows carers to create their own unique terrarium to take home, with all materials provided.
Thornlie: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 | 10.00am – 12.00pm
North Beach: Tuesday, 25th November 2025 | 10.00am – 12.00pm
For more information click here. |
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We are delighted to announce that Maddison Thomas, the recipient of the Carers WA Milestone Award has also been named Young Person of the Year at the YACWA WA Youth Awards, held at Optus Stadium on Friday, 12th September.
"After being raised in state care until she was 16, Maddison moved to live with her mother who experiences mental and physical health issues, becoming her carer. They become homeless shortly thereafter. Maddison advocated for herself and her mother in the public health and housing systems and found the care and housing they needed. Having successfully completed year 12, she is now undertaking tertiary studies to become a secondary school English teacher and strives to use her resilience, empathy, and determination to be a positive support in her future students' lives."– Youth Affairs Council WA
The Milestone Award, launched in 2024 by the Young Carer Team, recognises the personal achievements and advocacy of young carers. This dual recognition highlights the growing awareness of young carers and the importance of their contributions within our community. It is an honour to celebrate Maddison, who was independently nominated and recognised as Young Person of the Year.
Congratulations Maddison!
To read the announcement from the Minister for Youth, Hannah Beazley click here. |
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| Stay Tuned for the Carers WA 2025 AGM this November |
Over the past twelve months, Carers WA has been dedicated to creating positive changes in the lives of unpaid carers through the delivery of quality programs and services.
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2025 AGM, where we will present the 2024/2025 Annual Report and share our progress, achievements, and exciting plans for the future.
More details coming soon. |
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| Policy Submissions: Consultation on NDIS Supports Rule
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The Policy and Systemic Advocacy team at Carers WA conducted a targeted survey to carers on the consultation on the NDIS Supports Rule.
The report includes feedback and recommendations.
To view the report click here.
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Carer Friendly Employer Accreditations |
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The Carer Friendly Employers program works with organisations to create carer friendly workplaces. Supporting employees who are carers can result in increased engagement and productivity, as well as attraction and retention of staff.
Carers WA has specific support services, resources and opportunities available to tailor a consultation session that fits your organisation.
Formal recognition can also be achieved through the national Carers + Employers accreditation program.
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| FAQ Resources for Carer Gateway & Service Providers |
We've created comprehensive resources to address commonly asked questions about Carer Gateway and the service provider agreement. These resources aim to guide both staff and clients on available support and access methods. They also serve as a handy guide for newly onboarded service providers.
To view Carer Gateway FAQs click here.
Explore Carer Gateway information for service providers here. |
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Carers WA has resources available in 15 languages to enable information on our supports and services to be accessible.
These include Burmese, Karen, Urdu, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
To view our current translated resources
click here. |
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| Aged Care Reform Translated Resources |
Carers WA has created new resources to help you understand these changes and make aged care information more accessible for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
These include English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Italian.
To view our current translated resources, click here. |
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Carer Friendly Workplace
E-Book |
'Our carer friendly workplace E-Book' is free to download and includes information about the impact of caring on employee wellbeing, information on why supporting carers at work is important, and 10 strategies you can take to become a carer-friendly employer
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The Prepare to Care hospital team provides resources for carers and education for staff. Hospital admission can be a critical time, not only for the patient but also for the person who cares for them.
The Prepare to Care Book is a free resource to assist carers to navigate the hospital system when the person they care for has been admitted. |
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Enquiry Type
- Carer referrals
- Carer Gateway registration
- Carer support planning |
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- Existing/planned service bookings
- Purchase orders
- Billings and payments
- Quotes |
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- Service Agreement/contract enquiries
- Business enquiries
- Brokerage services |
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If you are feeling overwhelmed or are seeking help with mental or emotional stress, we encourage you to contact Australia's helpline specialists that operate 24/7, built to support everyone, all year round. |
| Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service:
1300 659 467 Immediate Risk of Harm:
Triple Zero (000) |
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| Carer Gateway: 1800 422 737 (8.00am - 5.00pm)
Carers WA: 1300 227 377 (8.30am - 4.30pm)
Carers Association of Western Australian Incorporated.
182 Lord Street, Perth WA 6000 |
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