Carers Tasmania

29/10/2026

Carers Tasmania and Care2Serve are proud to announce the second of two winners of our inaugural Carers at Work: Tasmanian Business Award!

COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania is the peak body promoting the rights and interests of older Tasmanians. Many of COTA’s own team are carers, and the organisation has built a workplace where people come first. Flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions are part of the picture, but it’s the culture that stands out. Staff are encouraged to put family and caring responsibilities first without judgement. Leaders check in regularly, and when life gets complicated they ask, “What can we take off your plate?” This support has helped carers in the team stay in work while being there for the people they care for.

Thank you to COTA Tasmania for supporting carers in their workplace, and congratulations on the Award!

[Carers in Tasmania, 1:6, National Tasmanian Business Award, Carers at work]

28/10/2026

Positive Partnerships have another autism workshop for parents and carers of secondary school-aged young people coming up in Hobart and online.

Limited spaces available :)

[Care2Serve, Carers in Tasmania, 1:6, Autism, Free workshops]

🌟 Don't miss this exciting opportunity for parents and carers to participate in the pilot of our new Positive Partnerships workshops in TAS🌟

As part of Phase 5, we're trialling new learning experiences across Australia and would value your feedback to help inform workshop content and resources.

Spend the day with our experienced team learning more about autism and exploring practical, strengths-based approaches to support your autistic child and strengthen the home-school partnership.

🍽️ Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

💲There is no cost to attend.

Places are strictly limited. Register now via the links below to secure your spot.

📍Rydges Hobart, 393 Argyle Street, HOBART 7000

• 11 Nov 2026 - Hobart - 9.30am - 2.30pm - Parent/Carer Secondary School-aged Workshop
register here: https://ppautism.com/HOBART26-27TASFPCP1

Also available - Online workshops (all states):

💻 22 October 2026 | Autism, Sensory and Ways of Thinking
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Register here: https://ppautism.com/ONLINEPCNATIONAL2627NOPCP1A

💻 26 October 2026 | Communication, Connection and Daily Capacity
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Register here: https://ppautism.com/ONLINEPCNATIONAL2627NOPCP1B

💻 2 November 2026 | Home and Community
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Register here: https://ppautism.com/ONLINEPCNATIONAL2627NOPCP1C

💻 16 November 2026 | Partnership With the School and Next Steps
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Register here: https://ppautism.com/ONLINEPCNATIONAL2627NOPCP1D

We look forward to seeing you!

23/10/2026

Save the date! Living My Best Life Touring Exhibition is on soon.

Disability Commissioner Tasmania is proud to present the Living My Best Life Touring Exhibition, delivered in partnership with Libraries Tasmania, as it travels to libraries around the state.

Tour Dates
Devonport Library: 21 May to 16 June 2026
Burnie Library: 17 June to 14 July 2026
Queenstown Library: 16 July to 5 August 2026
Launceston Library: 7 August to 4 September 2026
Huonville Library: 7 September - 28 October 2026
Rosny Library: 29 October - 27 November 2026

For more info - https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition

23/10/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our celebration of National Carers Week such a wonderful success.

Thank you to our exhibitors, volunteers, presenters, performers, staff, venue hosts and partners, and to all the carers and family members who came along Carer Fun Day & Expo on 14 October. We’re grateful to everyone who shared their time, knowledge and support, helping carers connect with valuable resources, services and the community.

Thank you also to the staff, employers, carers, and family members who came along to Cuppas with a Carer, workshops and events held Statewide to celebrate our wonderful carers.

These photos showcase the Expo, workshops, support groups, wellbeing activities, outings and events held for National Carers Week. Thank you for being part of the journey and the wonderful memories we’ve created together. Take a look through our photo gallery and see if you can spot yourself!

We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate carers across Tasmania and can't wait to see you at future events.

[National Carers Week 2026, Carer Fun Day/Expo, Young carer activities, Don River, Morning and Afternoon tea celebrations around the state, Sunshine Entertainment, Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling, CanTeen Tasmania Dementia Australia, Dementia Support Australia, Wicking Dementia Centre, Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Palhelp Karadi Aboriginal Corporation Dress for Success Tasmania Grief Care Tasmania, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood St Lukes Navigator Brain Injury Association of Tasmania, Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania, Care2Serve Splash Fluid Art, Don River Railway]

15/10/2026

Carers Tasmania and Care2Serve are proud to announce the first of two winners of our inaugural Carers at Work: Tasmanian Business Award!

Palhelp provides support and companionship to individuals with life-limiting palliative conditions in Southern Tasmania. Palhelp recognises that supporting people requires resilience and wellbeing amongst their team of paid and volunteer staff. To maintain wellbeing, Palhelp has a family and carer-friendly work environment in which flexible working arrangements, working from home and the ability to vary working patterns are normal and encouraged.

Thank you to Palhelp for supporting carers in their workplace and congratulations on the Award!

[Carers at Work Tasmanian Business Award 2026, National Carers Week]

14/10/2026

💙 Carers deserve to be seen!

This year’s theme, “Care for a carer: Making carers visible,” reminds us that recognising and supporting carers shouldn’t stop when National Carers Week ends.

To every carer: we see you, we value you, and we celebrate you 💙

[National Carers Week 2026, Family and Friend Carers, Tassie carers, 1:6, Support is available]

09/10/2026

Media release - National Carers Week 2026: care for a carer and help make Tasmania’s carers visible

“Many carers don’t see themselves as carers at all. They see themselves as a daughter, a husband, a parent or a friend who is simply doing what needs to be done,” said Carers Tasmania and Care2Serve CEO Dr Samantha Fox.

“When carers are invisible, so is the toll that caring can take on their health, their finances and their relationships, and so is the support that is there for them.”

“Anyone, at any time, can become a carer. This National Carers Week, we are asking every Tasmanian to care for a carer: check in on them, offer a hand, and help them connect with support.”

Read full Media Release below:
https://carerstas.org/national-carers-week-2026-care-for-a-carer-and-help-make-tasmanias-carers-visible/

[National Carers Week 2026, Carers in Tasmania, Care2Serve, 1:6, free events in community, carer expo, cuppa with a carer]

“Many carers don’t see themselves as carers at all. They [...]

07/10/2026

Join us for our Carers at Work webinar and learn how supporting carers can help your business build a more engaged and resilient workforce.

CARERS AT WORK WEBINAR
Friday 16 October, 11:00am
Register now: http://www.carerstas.org/carers-at-work-a-webinar-about.../

Creating a Carer-Friendly Workplace

Did you know that one in six Tasmanians is a carer? That means there are likely carers in your workforce right now.

Join Carers Tasmania for the Carers at Work Webinar and learn how supporting carers can strengthen your business through improved staff retention, reduced turnover, and a more engaged and resilient workforce.

The webinar will cover:
✅ Understanding carers under the Carer Recognition Act 2023 (Tas)
✅ Carer entitlements under the National Employment Standards
✅ The free Carer Inclusive Workplace Initiative self-assessment
✅ Carers + Employers accreditation
✅ The inaugural Carers at Work: 2026 Tasmanian Business Awards
✅ Pre-employment programs supporting carers

Supporting carers isn't just good for people, it's good for business.

📅 Friday 16 October
⏰ 11:00am
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: www.carerstas.org/carers-at-work-a-webinar-about-carer-friendly-workplaces/

Carers Tasmania

06/10/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thriving Kids is a new national program supporting children aged 0–8 with developmental delay and/or autism who have low to moderate support needs.

It will help children and families access the right support earlier, where children live, learn and play. Families do not need a diagnosis to access support.

Thriving Kids will offer parenting information, child-development advice, help finding local services, Supported Playgroups, targeted therapeutic supports and Early Childhood Connectors in every region.

Connectors will work with families, health, education, early childhood and community services to make local support easier to find and access.

📅 Services will begin from October 2026 and expand through to 1 January 2028. Thriving Kids complements existing supports, including the NDIS for children with permanent and significant disability.

🩺 For advice, speak with your GP, Child Health and Parenting Service or Early Childhood Inclusion Service.

🔗 For more information, please visit: www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/people-disability/thriving-kids

02/10/2026

C̲e̲l̲e̲b̲r̲a̲t̲e̲ N̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲a̲l̲ C̲a̲r̲e̲r̲s̲ W̲e̲e̲k̲ w̲i̲t̲h̲ U̲s̲!̲ F̲r̲e̲e̲ t̲o̲ a̲t̲t̲e̲n̲d̲

Carers, take a well-deserved break and join us for a relaxing morning or afternoon Cuppa with a Carer during National Carers Week.

Enjoy a cuppa, delicious treats, and the opportunity to connect with other carers in a welcoming environment.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫
• 12 October | 10:00am - 11:30am | Tailrace, Launceston
• 16 October | 10:00am - 11:30am | Windows on Westella, Ulverstone

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫
• 15 October | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Tailrace, Launceston

RSVP:
[email protected]
1800 422 737 (press 1 at the menu)

We look forward to celebrating and recognising the incredible contribution carers make every day.

[National Carers Week 2026, Care2Serve, Cuppa with a carer, Free event, Carers in Tasmania, Family and Friend Carers, 1:6, Celebration]