Jada's Story

Jada is the eldest of 4 siblings and carer for her younger sibling with Autism. When she’s not taking on extra responsibilities to care for her family, mentor her younger siblings and attend school, she is out on the netball court smashing goals.

In 2022, the Young Carer team at Carers WA were able to work closely with Jada to explore her aspirations and goals and to overcome some of the barriers that were holding her back. They also worked closely with her school to advocate for opportunities to accommodate her caring role. 

Jada went on to be selected to represent her team at the WA at state finals in 2022 and is now on her way to becoming a sports professional. 

To read Jada's full story click here. 

To register a young carer click here. 

Schools and Community Youth Services

Carers WA has a Young Carer outreach team that visits various organisations and schools across Perth metro. This small specialist youth team are dedicated to supporting young carers. 

It is important to remember that it is not the number of chores that the young carer does in the home that has the greatest impact– it is the impact that caring for a loved one has on their own life i.e. education & employment, social & emotional, financial and own health and wellbeing.

For more information about how your organisation can be supporting young carers or to connect with our outreach team contact youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au

To refer a young carer for support through Carers WA click here. 

"It made a world of difference - taking a break as a carer." 

"Because of you I was able to put my husband in respite for the first time in 15 years and until this was done I had not realised just how much of a toll it has taken on me as I’ve been caring for him 24/7! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you."
- Amita (2023)

Critical Incident Reporting for Service Providers

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for everyone's continued support of unpaid family carers in WA. Support provided by our Carer Gateway brokered Service Providers like residential respite facilities and in-home supports makes a big difference.

If a critical incident occurs while performing services (funded through the Carer Gateway), where there is damage to property, or injury to care recipients (or any person), it must be reported to Carers WA within one business day.

Please refer to the revised sub clause in our service agreement (page 7).
6.1 (f) Carers WA is notified within one business day of any injury to any person or damage to any property while performing the Services.

If an incident does occur, you can contact our team directly at gatewayleaders@carerswa.asn.au.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mei Huang - Business Relationship Lead, directly at mei.huang@carerswa.asn.au

What support is available for carers in regional WA?

Practical support for family carers is available in every region of WA. Support services include counselling, tailored support packages, emergency respite and online supports. In Western Australia, Carers WA delivers Carer Gateway services and other services alongside our regional partners Helping Minds and Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre.

To stay up to date with events and supports available in regional WA click here.

Advanced Care Planning Support Service 

It was a privilege to have the results of the Advanced Care Planning Support Service presented this month at the 8th International Conference on Advanced Care Planning in Singapore.

The joint pilot project between Carers WA and Palliative Care WA has been designed to support individuals to progress their Advance Care Planning.

The personalised mobile service helps people have a say in what happens in the last part of their lives and uses a friendly conversational approach. The confidential service is provided free of charge to participants in Western Australia.

To find out more or to participate in the program click here.