Join us from 12 to 18 October for National Carers Week.

National Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend.

This year’s theme is, “You are, know, or will be one,” highlighting the widespread nature of caring – it affects virtually every person at some point in their lives.

Tips to support carers

Anyone can become a carer, at anytime.

The Carer Wellbeing Survey found carers who had good access to support had healthy levels of wellbeing compared to those who had no or limited access to help.

Below are some ideas of how you can help a carer today.

About carers and National Carers Week

Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Anyone can become a carer, at any time.

National Carers Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

National Carers Week is an initiative of Carers Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, and coordinated with the assistance and participation of the National Carer Network.

Learn more about National Carers Week

Where can carers get support?

Carer Gateway provides information and advice on the supports available to carers across Australia, and has a great range of online resources to help promote carer wellbeing. To find out more, and to access online support services, head to carergateway.gov.au

carergateway.gov.au

The National Carer Network

Contact the peak body representing family and friend carers in your state or territory for National Carers Week activities, and to find advice and support for carers.

Your Stories

Events

There are a variety of events and activities taking place around Australia throughout National Carers Week.

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Morning Tea

9:00am - Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Weipa, QLD

Open to the public

Join us from 12 to 18 October for National Carers Week.

Tips to support carers

Check-in regularly

Offer a break

Acknowledge and appreciate

Initiate support

Encourage self-care

About carers and National Carers Week

Where can carers get support?

The National Carer Network

Your Stories

The Sakakibaras

Lisa

Natasha

Events

Morning Tea

Many Faces of Care

Carers Week Celebration

Navigating Deceased Estate Administration

Carer Coordination Services- Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Tai Chi and A Cuppa Tea

Health and Wellness Workshops

Hire & Manage Your Own Support Workers

Family Fun Day

Carers Wellness Evening

Dance Concert & Afternoon Tea (Hosted by Para and Ability Dance)

Hospital Pop Ups: Peel

Hospital Pop Ups: Armadale

Hospital Pop Ups Fremantle

Hospital Pop Ups Osborne Park Hospital

Hospital Pop Ups Bentley

Basic Visible Mending Webinar

Declutter for Bread and Butter Webinar

Loneliness Webinar

Financial Wellbeing Webinar Part 2

Financial Wellbeing Webinar Part 1

Donnybrook Gentle Movement & Morning Tea

Albany Movie Event: The Travellers

Men’s Golf Day Out

Sector Breakfast for Service Providers

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Leeton

Gilgandra’s Carers Special Morning Tea

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Temora

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Cargo

Carer’s Month Special Afternoon Tea – Canowindra

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Gulgong

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Dubbo

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Bathurst

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Parkes

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Oberon

Young Carer Mini Retreat

Cairns 2025 Mental Health Carer Forum

Ipswich 2025 Gala Dinner

Cairns 2025 Carer Gala Dinner

Alfred Cancer Carer’s

Carers ACT Young Carers Kingpin Party

Carers ACT Carers Walk

Carers ACT Smoking Ceremony and Dinner at Wildbark

Carers ACT Cocktail Party

National Carers Week Lunch – You are One, Know One or Will be One

Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Celebrating our Carers

Magnetic Island Many Face of Care

Carers NSW presents Big Banana Fun Day Out for Young Carers

Carers NSW present Movie Day Out – Armidale

Carers NSW presents Movie Day Out – Coffs Coast

Carers NSW present Movie Day Out – Tamworth

Carers NSW present Movie Day Out – Port Macquarie

Carers NSW presents Movie Day Out – Central Coast

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Blayney NSW

Carer’s Month Special Afternoon Tea – Millthorpe NSW

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Wellington NSW

Carer’s Week Special Morning Tea – Griffith

Carer’s Month Special Morning Tea – Wagga Wagga

Aruma Connecting Carers Walk and Networking Event

Building Self-Compassion for Carers

Carers Celebration Luncheon

Caring for Carers

Carers NSW presents Movie Day Out – Newcastle

Family Fun Day – Rockhampton