Carers
Carer refers to a person, who is usually a family member but may be a friend or neighbour, who provides ongoing support and assistance to a person with a disability for no pay (apart from a pension or allowance).
Carers Australia (and Carers WA)
- The purpose of Carers Australia and the network of carers’ associations in each State and Territory is to improve the lives of carers.
Carers Resources Online
- The carers’ section of the Department for Communities’ website has information for carers of people with disabilities.
Carers Recognition Act
The Carers Charter (poster) [PDF 881 kB]
- The Carers Charter provides clear direction on how carers are to be treated and how carers are to be involved in the planning and delivery of services
Carers Recognition Act 2004 - What does it mean for me? [DOC 40 Kb] [PDF 1.7 kB]
- An introduction to the Carers Recognition Act 2004 and what it means for carers and service providers
Carers Advisory Council
Carers Advisory Council
- Department for Communities information on the Carers Advisory Council including the Chairperson’s message, what the Council does, projects and activities and how to contact the Council
Carers Advisory Council’s Reports
- Information from the Department for Communities website that has links to the Carers Advisory Council Reports for 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08 financial years.
Carer Involvement Framework
Carer Involvement Framework [DOC 231 kB] [PDF 233 kB]
- A Framework of Practice to assist agencies to involve carers in the assessment, planning and delivery of services that are provided to them or to the people they provide care to and/or support. (August 2003)
Carer Involvement Framework Literature Review [DOC 36 kB] [PDF 31 kB]
- A Literature Review undertaken to inform the development of the Carer Involvement Framework. (July 2003)
Support for Carers
National Respite for Carers Program
- Information on the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing program which gives carers the chance to take a short break.
A Review of Counselling Services Available to Carers in Western Australia [DOC 464 kB] [PDF 382 kB]
- This report presents findings from a Review of Counselling Support Services available to carers in Western Australia . The purpose of the study was to ascertain the range of counselling services required to meet the needs of carers, to inform future development and service planning. (June 2003)
Other publications
Carers Symposium and Expo 2008 - Proceedings
- The Carers Symposium and Expo 2008 had the theme “worth of Carers” to explore how carers are being heard, included and supported.
Emergency Departments – Information for carers with disabilities [DOC 494 kB] [PDF 373 kB]
- A brochure aimed at providing information to carers to ensure ease of transfer into and through the WA emergency system for people with disabilities.
