Visit www.carerwa.asn.au for more information. The site will be monitored daily, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (excluding public holidays).
Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 230,000 unpaid family and friend carers living in WA. CARERS WA SOCIAL MEDIA DISCLAIMER/TERMS OF USE
To our users and visitors,
We welcome and encourage open discussion on Carers WA’s social media sites and look forward to any comments, stories and experiences you want
to share. We want carers to be able to freely gain and exchange relevant carer information and support each other in a peer-to-peer environment. By accessing, viewing and/or posting any content on Carers WA social media sites or groups, you accept the following terms of use in this disclaimer and those required by the organisation. If you do not accept the terms in the Carers WA Social Media Disclaimer, you may not post any content to any Carers WA social media page or group. Carers WA reserves the right to remove any content we deem inappropriate, aggressive or in violation of the disclaimer which may result in removing or blocking users. General Disclaimer: Please be aware that once you post something online, there is the potential for thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of people to read your words, even years from now. As a result, we suggest that you exercise caution when posting information on our social media sites and that you not disclose personal identifiable information like your location, financial information, etc. That said, we do make reasonable efforts to monitor participation to ensure that members stay on topic, are courteous and avoid making offensive comments. Please remember that information posted on any of our social media platforms is not necessarily representative of Carers WA views, positions, strategies or opinions. By accessing, viewing and/or posting any content to any Carers WA social media page or group, you agree to the following terms of use:
1) You are at least 13 years of age or are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2) You are not to disclose personal identifiable information like your location, financial information, etc. This includes sensitive and confidential information for carer programs. You may provide this information via telephone on 1300 227 377 (Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 4.30pm) and/or [email protected]
3) Carers WA are not able to provide crisis support and will not counsel anyone directly via social media channels such as Facebook. Users seeking support are encouraged to call our Carer Gateway number on 1800 422 737 (Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 5.00pm local time) for services or carer related information.
4) You will not violate any laws and regulations.
5) You will not post content that is unlawful, disruptive, threatening, profane or abusive towards users or communities. Harassive, embarrassing, defamatory, obscene content towards other users or communities as determined by Carers WA will be removed. Impersonating any person or entity, posting any unsolicited material or unauthorised advertisements/promotional materials, any form of content that contains software viruses or sharing of confidential information will not be accepted. Any content breaching this policy will be removed, hidden or reported depending on severity.
6) We strongly discourage argumentative or negative comments to individuals on our social media channels. Content deemed offensive, aggressive, inappropriate or bullying behaviour will result in the content or user being removed/blocked without notice.
7) Carers WA reserves the right to monitor and/or remove or block your access to our social media pages or groups at any time, without notice within sole discretion.
8)You acknowledge that you assume all responsibility related to the security, privacy and confidentiality risks inherent in sending any content over the internet.
9) You grant Carers WA the right to distribute, reproduce, publish, display or create derivative work from your posted content on any Carers WA social media page or group.
10) Acknowledge that whilst we do accept private messages, Carers WA are unable to provide advice, referral information, or counselling support through our social media pages or groups. We encourage you to contact us via telephone on 1300 227 377 (Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 4.30pm) for these services. We are unable to provide this support through Facebook.
10) These terms of use may be updated at any time and which will come into effect when a user next accesses the social media pages or group. Carers WA welcome all feedback about our organisation and our work. If you have a compliment, concern or complaint about Carers WA, please visit our Feedback and Complaints Policy webpage at www.carerswa.asn.au/about-us/feedback-complaints/
06/06/2026
An emergency care plan makes it easy for someone to take over from you in a hurry. It has all the information about the person you care for in one place, so you can get it quickly and easily.
The emergency care plan has:
✅ Emergency contacts
✅ The care needs of the person you care for
✅ Medical information and contacts
✅ A medicine list
✅ Carer emergency cards
You can use as many of these sections as you need – it’s up to you.
Carers WA has regional team members based across Western Australia, supporting carers in their local communities with connection, information and practical support.
If you’re a carer living in regional Western Australia, our local teams are here to talk with you about what support might work for your caring role.
Congratulations to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) on achieving Level 1 Activate accreditation Carer Friendly Employers.
This milestone showcases DFES’s commitment to supporting carers, with strong alignment to the Carer Recognition Act and integration into everyday practice. By promoting carers’ rights through its intranet, staff can easily access information and support.
It reflects a culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, and genuine support for carers, laying a strong foundation for continued growth in carer-friendly practices.
We’re coming to town and would love to meet you! Join us for a friendly chat and enjoy a free coffee on us. Learn about the supports available and take a moment just for yourself.
What to expect:
Friendly, informal conversations
Helpful info about services and supports
A chance to ask questions and share your experience
A welcoming space focused on carers
☕ Free coffee!
All carers are warmly welcome — no booking needed
Local service providers are also welcome to join and connect
💙 We look forward to seeing you there!
You'll find the latest news, upcoming events, and general updates for carers.
This month’s highlights include:
🔹Media Release: Unpaid silent workforce ignored in 2026-2027 State
Budget
🔹The New Prepare to Care Book
🔹End of Life Matters Workshop
🌈✨ June is International Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community, reflect on the journey towards equality, and honour the progress made globally.
While here in WA we come together to celebrate during PrideFEST in November, this month is a wonderful opportunity to show our support, spread love, and stand in solidarity with LGBTIQA+ communities around the world. 💜💛💚💙❤️
01/06/2026
WA Day is a day to celebrate all Western Australians and our beautiful state.
Carers WA services will be reduced today in line with the public holiday. For additional support during this time please contact one of the helpline specialists below:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Crisis Care Helpline: 1800 199 008
Family Helpline: 1800 643 000
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339
NB: For immediate risk of harm to self or others, call the Police, Fire and Ambulance: 000
31/05/2026
ConnectUp is an online platform connecting people with disability and carers to participate in local physical activities.
Join ConnectUp for their Launch Event, a welcoming afternoon filled with:
🏀 Come-and-try sports & activities
🎶 Music and food
🤝 Meet local community groups
When: Sunday, 7th June | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Bendat Basketball Centre
Everyone welcome! See you there!
Get tickets 👉 events.humanitix.com/connectup-launch-party
30/05/2026
WA will light up red in honour of World MS Day!
Iconic landmarks across Perth will turn red on Saturday 30th May to raise awareness and stand in solidarity to those who are impacted by neurological conditions.
If you see the landmarks light up red, make sure to take photos and share with the hashtag
For more information visit mswa.org.au/events/world-ms-day-2
Image courtesy of MSWA
30/05/2026
Are you aged 16–25 and passionate about making a difference? Carers WA is looking for young carers across WA to join our Youth Advisory Group and help shape the future.✨
💡 Gain skills, share your voice & connect with leaders
🗓 Monthly flexible meetings (online or Perth)
💰 Paid role – $30/hour + travel + meals
✅ Open to current or former young carers in WA
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