National Carers Week 2026
National Carers Week is held every year in October to acknowledge the many people who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend.
This year, it’s happening from 11- 17 October with the theme ‘Care for a Carer: Making Carers Visible'
Carers are ordinary, everyday people doing extraordinary things and make a positive and significant difference to the lives of families, friends and the people they care for.
National Carers Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the contribution of carers, promote their caring role and provide information on the availability of resources, services and supports for carers.
A number of resources have been created, and are available below, to celebrate and support National Carers Week.
Celebrate and support National Carers Week
Key Messaging for National Carers Week 2026:
- Events will be held across Australia to recognise and raise awareness.
- There is no shortage of ways to get involved.
- For more information on National Carers Week events near you, visit the Carers WA website
- If you are a carer, visit the Carers webpage for information, support and resources.
WA Carers videos
Hear from Communities' Director General at the Department of Communities Mike Rowe.
Hear the stories of carers Rima and Alison.
Watch Rima's carer story:
Watch Alison's carer story:
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