Welcome to the News Link

Welcome to the first edition of the Carers WA Service Provider Newsletter, the 'News Link'. We are excited to share some helpful information and useful resources with you in the coming months. We trust that these updates will help you better connect with your own clients and unpaid family and friend carers. 

News and Updates

Carers WA is offering grants to carer related organisations and carer support groups who would like assistance in hosting a picnic event to celebrate National Carers Week 2022.

National Carers Week is held annually to acknowledge and celebrate family carers throughout Australia. This year's National Carers Week will be held nationally from the 16th - 22nd October 2022.

This year, Carers WA is encouraging organisations to get involved by hosting a Carers Week ‘blue themed’ picnic or morning/afternoon tea. Grants will be offered for activities hosted anywhere in WA with regional or remote organisations prioritised and strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications open on Monday, 11th of July. For more information click here.

Carers WA is coming to Broome

The Community Engagement team will be in Broome from the 5th – 9th of September.

In collaboration with Carer Gateway delivery partner Helping Minds, they will be hosting a range of events and engagement activities to raise awareness of carer issues and promote carer supports.

If professionals or service providers would like to meet with the team while they are there, please contact: engage@carerswa.asn.au

Regional Service Provider Survey

Carers WA invites regional service providers to complete our survey.

We are eager to hear more about current challenges within the regions and the specific impacts this may have on carers.

This feedback with help Carers WA inform future systemic policy submissions and explore opportunities to alleviate carer stress through our programs.

Connect Up!

Take part in an exciting new initiative from Carers WA, Health Redesigned and Eduka Web Design, that allows people with disability to connect through an online social portal. 

Carers WA are asking people with disability to take part in trialling the prototype before going live.

If you would like to part in the testing process please contact us at CCDTeam@carerswa.asn.au

Events

Registrations for the Carers WA Conference 2022 are now open!

This two-day conference is WA’s premier event leading into, and celebrating, National Carers Week. You are invited to join us as we explore common trends and challenges related to the caring role. 

Tickets are limited. If you know a carer or industry professional who would benefit from this year’s program, encourage them to register soon. Carers, registered with Carers WA, attend free.

When: Thursday 13th & Friday 14th October 2022.

Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Registrations: Click here.

Resources

Would your organisation like to learn more about Carers WA and Carer Gateway, and the free supports and services available to carers including referral pathways? The community engagement team is available for presentations either face-to-face or online. Email engage@carerswa.asn.au to book in your information session.

Carer Friendly Employer Program

Did you know 1 in 9 Australians are family carers? This means that staff within your organisation may have additional responsibilities of supporting a loved one. Being both a carer and maintaining employment can be challenging. Ensuring carers feel acknowledged and supported within workplaces is not only essential to carer wellbeing but is vital for staff retention and a positive company culture.

To access resources and guidance on how to support carers within your workplace, register your interest to become a Carer Friendly Employer via the website today.

Carer Gateway

July Business Update

It has been a steady and exciting start for the last two months in the Business Relationship Lead (BRL) space. Over this period the BRL has connected with several service providers introducing this new role and learning about the different services each provider offers in the community. This information was relayed back to the staff within the Carer Gateway to maximise services available to meet the needs of carers.

The meetings were beneficial for both parties with discussions bringing new business ideas where they did not exist before. The overall topics discussed focussed on potential to expand business opportunities, challenges faced by both parties and upcoming amendments to Carers WA’s service agreement. The BRL space is a very exciting new space with real business growth potential going forward.

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