National Carers Week 2024
National Carers Week 2024 (13-19 October) reminds us of the invaluable contributions of carers.
At the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) we care about our incredible carers.
This week, and every week, let’s come together to honour the remarkable work of carers, and ensure they receive the recognition and support they truly deserve.
To recognise carers across WA – who are so often unsung heroes in healthcare – CAHS is hosting a stall in the Perth Children’s Hospital atrium, Wednesday 16 October, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Come along and show your support, share your story, meet with staff from Carers WA, and pick up some handy resources.
For those who cannot attend in person, we have compiled some useful resources below.
Resources for carers
We have compiled a list of outstanding community resources to support carers.
• Working with health services
• Checklist for new carers
• Planning for emergencies
• 7 things I wish I knew when I became a carer
• Caring for someone with mental illness
• Next steps checklist for carers
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway provides information and advice on the supports available to carers with a great range of online resources.
Carers WA
A non-profit, community-based organisation that advocates and support family carers in WA.
Young Carers
Information for people under the age of 25 who help support others with a disability, health condition, substance dependency or is frail aged.
HelpingMinds
HelpingMinds offers free Mental Health Education, Services and Carer Support across Western Australia for individuals, families and groups.
Eating Disorders Families Australia
Support for families and carers of those with eating disorders.
Kiind
Kiind supports families raising children living with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic, rare, undiagnosed and/or chronic conditions.
* Content has been adapted from Carer Gateway, an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.
Visit the Carers WA website for more information and a suite of digital resources, including posters, social media tiles and Aboriginal and CaLD inclusive flyers.