14/10/2026
🔦 Can Assist’s mission is to shine a light on people affected by cancer across country NSW. But this National Carers Week, we’re shining a light on the people who care for and support them too.
The 2026 theme, “Care for a carer: Making carers visible,” recognises the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers and encourages us to recognise, support and care for the carers in our families, workplaces and communities.
More than 3 million Australians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend.
At Can Assist, care can take many forms. It might be a volunteer supporting someone in their local community, a family member by their side through treatment, a friend checking in, or a neighbour offering a helping hand. 🫶
Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that mean the most: driving someone to an appointment, making a meal, answering the phone or simply being there to listen.
To every carer supporting someone affected by cancer, we see you, we appreciate you and we say thank you. 💚
