Carers WA works in active partnership with carers, persons with care and support needs, health professionals, service providers, government and the wider community to achieve an improved quality of life for carers.
Vision and mission
Carers WA envisions a Western Australia that values and supports carers, providing them with choices and opportunities to participate in every aspect of life.
Carers WA’s mission is to support and raise awareness of carers through advocacy, service provision and partnerships.
How Carers WA can help
Carers WA offers a range of innovative programs and services aimed at providing practical and emotional support for family carers. Services include the provision of specialist information and advice, resources and carer support through education/training, social support and carer advocacy and representation.
Carers WA is also the lead service provider for Carer Gateway services in WA.
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative providing a mix of free digital and in person supports, services and advice for family carers in Australia. Including in-person peer support, facilitated carer coaching, counselling, respite care and carer directed support.
Information / help lines
- Visit Carers WA or call 1300 227 377 Mon to Fri, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm WST for support.
- Visit Carer Gateway or call 1800 422 737 8.00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon to Fri WST.
