Recognise and celebrate carers across Australia from 16 - 22 October 2022
Running from October 16 to 22 2022, National Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend.
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 at any time can become a carer.
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 Social Services, and coordinated with the assistance and participation of the National Carer Network.
Join the Millions of Reasons to Care
We are continuing with the theme ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’ which aims to bring attention to the 2.65 million carers around the country who provide outstanding care and support to their loved ones.
By painting an authentic picture of caring in Australia, we will raise awareness of the incredible contribution that unpaid carers make to our nation.
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
Events
There are a variety of events and activities taking place around Australia throughout National Carers Week.
10:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
10:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Eatons Hill, QLD
Open to carers
Dementia Information Day
10:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Nambour, QLD
Open to the public
CARERS are STARS
10:30am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Buderim., QLD
Open to carers
9:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
South Brisbane, QLD
Open to the public
Type 2 Diabetes and Carers
9:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Maroochydore, QLD
Open to carers
Rockhampton Carers Lunch
11:30am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
ROCKHAMPTON CITY, QLD
Open to carers
Nambour Family Movie night
5:30pm - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Nambour, QLD
Open to carers
Yeppoon Carers Week luncheon
11:30am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Yeppoon, QLD
Open to carers
Maryborough Take Time event
10:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
MARYBOROUGH, QLD
Open to carers
National Carers Week 2021 – Toowoomba Luncheon
12:00pm - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Toowoomba, QLD
Open to carers
Rockhampton Carers Week Agencies Coffee and Catch up
8:00am - Fri, 8 Oct 2021
ROCKHAMPTON, QLD
Open to carers
Carers Luncheon
11:30am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Mundijong, WA
Open to carers
Gin Gin Carers Week Morning Tea and Activities
10:00am - Tue, 26 Oct 2021
Gin Gin, QLD
Open to carers
Townsville Carers Week Luncheon
11:30am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Townsville, QLD
Open to carers
Gladstone Carers week lunch
11:30am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Gladstone, QLD
Open to carers
Childers Carers Week Celebrations
10:00am - Fri, 22 Oct 2021
Childers, QLD
Open to the public
Cairns Tai Chi Carers activity
10:00am - Thu, 7 Oct 2021
CAIRNS, QLD
Open to carers
Carers Movie event
10:30am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
CAIRNS, QLD
Open to carers
Bundaberg Take Time event
10:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
BUNDABERG, QLD
Open to carers
Carers Lunch- Gympie
11:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Southside Gympie, QLD
Open to carers
4:00pm - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
4:30pm - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
11:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
Carers Week at Hillarys Boardwalk
10:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Hillarys, WA
Open to the public
4:15pm - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
7:30pm - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
7:00pm - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Cruella – Movie
11:00am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Hobart, TAS
Open to carers
Cruella – Movie
11:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Launceston, TAS
Open to carers
Cruella – Movie
11:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Devonport, TAS
Open to carers
Cruella – Movie
11:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Burnie, TAS
Open to the public
LAUGHTER YOGA
10:00am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
1:00pm - Fri, 8 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
12:00pm - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
Mindfulness with Rita Young
9:00am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
Lunchtime Music with MONICO – Isaac Atienzo
1:00pm - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
12:00pm - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
11:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
4:00pm - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
9:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
3:00pm - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
10:30am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
Merri Health Carers Week 2021 Gut Health + Fermenting Foods with Chef Paolo
12:00pm - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Merri Health Carers Week 2021 Laughter & Rest
11:00am - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Merri Health Carers Week 2021 Trivia Night Online Event
6:00pm - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:15am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Merri Health Carers Week 2021 Laugh & Lunch Online Event
12:00pm - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Laser Tag – Young Carers Only (Launceston)
1:30pm - Fri, 8 Oct 2021
Launceston, TAS
Open to carers
Laser Tag – Young Carers Only (Hobart)
2:30pm - Fri, 8 Oct 2021
2/181 Collins St, TAS
Open to carers
Lunch under the Tamarind Tree
11:00am - Wed, 6 Oct 2021
Mornington Island, QLD
Open to the public
11:00am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
10:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
12:00pm - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
12:00pm - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
12:00pm - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
10:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
10:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:00am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
10:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:30am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:00am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
10:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
10:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:30am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
12:30pm - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
10:00am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:30am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
2:00pm - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
12:30pm - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
11:30am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
2:00pm - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
12:30pm - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
National Carers Week Information Session
1:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
City of Cockburn, WA
Open to the public
12:00pm - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Communication with Family and Friends
10:00am - Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online
Open to carers
Music and Self Care for Carers
1:00pm - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Online
Open to the public
Family Fun Day – Darwin
10:00am - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Darwin, NT
Open to the public
Family Fun Day – Nhulunbuy
11:00am - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Nhulunbuy, NT
Open to the public
Family Fun Day – Katherine
11:00am - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Katherine, NT
Open to the public
Family Fun Day – Alice Springs
10:00am - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Alice Springs, NT
Open to the public
Information Stand & Sausage Sizzle
10:00am - Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Darwin, NT
Open to the public
Information Stand
11:00am - Wed, 13 Oct 2021
Coolalinga, NT
Open to the public
Information Stand
11:00am - Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Palmerston, NT
Open to the public
Information Stand
11:00am - Mon, 11 Oct 2021
Darwin, NT
Open to the public
Carers recognition walk
11:00am - Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Adamstown, NSW
Open to carers
Mark Butler Carers Week Morning Tea 2020
10:00am - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Findon, SA
Open to carers
Carer’s Support Group
10:00am - Wed, 4 Nov 2020
Petersham, NSW, and online
Open to carers
Art Therapy Workshop
10:00am - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Cambridge Street, QLD
Open to carers
BBCR’s Carer’s High tea
11:30am - Thu, 29 Oct 2020
Sanctuary Point, NSW
Open to carers
Carers Week at Hillarys Boardwalk
10:00am - Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Hillarys, WA
Open to the public
11:00am - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Townsville, QLD
Open to carers
Wellways Carers Week Road Show
9:00am - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Bonnyrigg, NSW
Open to the public
Wellways Carers Week Road Show
10:00am - Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Katoomba, NSW
Open to the public
Wellways Carers Week Road Show
9:30am - Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Tahmoor, NSW
Open to the public
Wellways Carers Week Road Show
9:00am - Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Mittagong, NSW
Open to the public
Wellways Carers Week Road Show
11:00am - Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Lithgow, NSW
Open to the public
8:00am - Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Adelaide, SA
Open to carers
8:00am - Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Hervey Bay, QLD
Open to the public
8:00am - Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Bundaberg, QLD
Open to the public
Thank You for Caring
10:00am - Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Alice Springs, NT
Open to carers
YACWA Mental Health/AOD Family Carers Consultation – Midland
2:00pm - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Midland, WA
Open to carers
YACWA Mental Health/AOD Family Carers Consultation – Leederville
6:00pm - Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Leederville, WA
Open to carers
Rockingham YACWA Mental Health/AOD Family Carer Consultation
10:00am - Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Rockingham, WA
Open to carers
YACWA Mental Health/AOD Family Carer Consultation
1:00pm - Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Joondalup, WA
Open to carers
10:00am - Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Brisbane, QLD, and online
Open to carers
11:00am - Fri, 16 Oct 2020
North Rothbury, NSW
Open to carers