Carer'sWA



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We all need someone to listen to us and to share with.  Carer'sWA is there for carers, no matter what their concern is. 
Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 310,000 family carers living in Western Australia.
I first heard of Carer'sWA in 2000 when I  attended ARAFMI carer support meetings.  Four years later I began work as a support worker and the enormity of carer issues in our community became apparent to me.  I would ring up and order information packs for carers who were seeking help.  I like to think the information helped many.

WA is the only state in Australia which has a Carer Recognition Act (2004).  Community services, hospitals and a range of other organisations which are accountable through accreditation are responsible to implement the Act to retain their accreditation.

Carer'sWA provide not only support but advisory services for all carers including young carers.  Many young carers help a parent or sibling and need support due to the role they play in their family group.  Carer'sWA  provide a break for young carers by arranging fun and respite services for young them.  Carer'sWA also offer carers short breaks for carers and can assist with respite information for the people who are being cared for.
I have been attending a monthly lunch with other carers.  It is good to just get together and chat, whether or not we share our caring story.  It is quite amazing how many different stories carers share.  There are carers  who care for: spouses, parents and/or children.  Each with individual needs.  It's can be hard work and lonely.  Thank goodness we have each other and CarersWA.
CarersWA can be contacted:   http://www.carerswa.asn.au