As National Carers Week gets underway, Community Services Minister Simone McGurk would like to acknowledge the carers who make an enormous contribution to our State that often goes unnoticed.
Ms McGurk said the week was an opportunity to show support and highlight the significant difference carers make to people’s lives and the broader community.
A number of events for carers will be held across Western Australia this week, ranging from morning teas to yoga classes and pamper sessions.
Among the events is a comedy evening being held for young carers over the age of 18 on Saturday, October 21 at the Comedy Lounge in Perth. The event is being hosted by Carers WA and tickets are available free to carers through the organisation.
A full list of all the Carers Week 2017 events occurring across WA is available on the Carers WA website
The McGowan Government invests $1 million in Carers WA support services and programs including counselling and training, social support, advice and information services, respite, employment engagement activities, a young carers program and a community education program.