- Cook Government marks Foster and Family Carers Week by
celebrating carers with a Foster and Family Carers Adventure Pass
- Pass unlocks free entry to the State's most loved attractions
including Perth Zoo, all WA Museums and WA national parks, along with
discounts on special exhibitions and Rottnest Island ferry travel
- Bundle could save eligible households more than $300 in
ticket prices
- Foster and Family Carers Week (April 6-12) marks commitment
to building safe and inclusive communities
Foster and family carer
households are set to enjoy some unforgettable adventures during the April
school holidays and beyond thanks to the Cook Government, with free entry and
discounts to some of Western Australia's most loved attractions.
As part of WA Foster and
Family Carers Week (6-12 April 2026), eligible households will receive a Foster
and Family Carers Adventure Pass which includes:
- a family day out at Perth Zoo;
- a 12-month WA Museum Super Fan membership with
unlimited entry to WA Museum Boola Bardip, the WA Maritime Museum, and
Gwoonwardu Mia Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre;
- an Annual All Parks Pass to explore more than 30
world-class national parks across Western Australia; and
- 20 per cent off Rottnest Express ferry travel to
and from Rottnest Island until September 2026.
The pass could save eligible families more
than $300 on ticket prices, making it easier for carers and the children in
their care to get out, explore, and create lasting memories across WA.
This year's WA Foster and
Family Carers Week will run from 6 to 12 April 2026 and is an opportunity to
acknowledge and celebrate the enormous contribution that foster and family
carers make to the lives of children and young people across the State.
For information on
becoming a foster or family carer, please contact the Fostering and Family Care team
on 1800 182 178 or fostering@communities.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski:
"It is my pleasure to
offer the Foster and Family Carers Adventure Pass for Foster and Family Carers
Week."
"Foster and family carers
play an incredible role in the lives of children and young people across our
State, giving their time, care, and expertise.
"These passes are one way
the Cook Government is saying 'thank you' to our foster and family carers
across the Western Australia as part of our commitment to building safe and
inclusive communities."
Comments attributed to
the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"The Cook Government is
committed to supporting foster and family carers so they can continue their
valuable work in our community.
"These free passes and
discounts are set to save families more than $300 on ticket prices, with some
passes lasting the entire year.
"Whether by learning about history in our museums or experiencing our
wildlife in our zoo and national parks, these passes will allow foster and
family carer households to experience the best of WA."
