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Carers ACT We provide support to help carers maintain their personal wellbeing and caring role.

Carers ACT supports unpaid carers who look after family members or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are elderly. Carers ACT encourages the use of this social networking site as an important way for us to engage with carers, government, sector partners, and the wider community. Note that Carers ACT will remove any posts which are determined by Carers ACT to be: irrelevant, discriminatory, offensive, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, or intimidating. To read more about our terms and conditions of use, please visit our website: http://www.carersact.org.au/footer/terms-conditions

What a beautiful evening at Lanyon Homestead! 🩵 Last night, we came together for our National Carers Week Smoking Ceremo...
16/10/2026

What a beautiful evening at Lanyon Homestead! 🩵

Last night, we came together for our National Carers Week Smoking Ceremony and Dinner, surrounded by the stunning gardens and historic buildings of Lanyon Homestead.

The evening began with a heartfelt and informative Smoking Ceremony and cleansing experience, led by Ngunnawal Elder Wally Bell, before we settled in for an evening of meaningful connection, wonderful company and amazing food in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

We're incredibly grateful to Wally Bell for sharing his knowledge, culture and traditions, the Lanyon Homestead team for providing such a beautiful setting, and Embrace Catering for the delicious food.

Speaking of food… apologies for the lack of photos. We were far too busy enjoying it! 😋

Most importantly, it was lovely to see so many carers taking a few hours out of their busy lives to relax, connect and enjoy themselves. We know how precious your time is, and we're so glad you could spend some of it with us.

That's what National Carers Week is all about - recognising carers, bringing people together and creating moments just for them. 🩵

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Carers Week Information Pop-Up. Your presence and engagement helped ...
15/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Carers Week Information Pop-Up. Your presence and engagement helped create a welcoming space for carers and our community.💙

We appreciated the opportunity to bring carers and community organisations together to connect, share information and explore the support available across the ACT.

Thank you to the organisations who joined us and generously shared your knowledge, listened to carers and contributed to a space where carers feel recognised and valued.

*ADACAS
*Advanced Care Planning (CHS)
*Care Financial Counselling
*Community Care Program (CHS)
*COTA
*Legal Aid
*Meridian
*Winnunga

This is what caring for carers and making carers visible looks like in action: coming together, starting conversations and ensuring carers feel recognised, supported and valued.

Our commitment to carers continues beyond Carers Week. Together, we can keep recognising and supporting carers in our families, workplaces and communities every day.

💙 Thank you for your ongoing support of the carer community in the ACT.

Powerful voices sharing important stories this National Carers Week. 🩵A heartfelt thank you to Dr Kim Huynh and Dalang D...
15/10/2026

Powerful voices sharing important stories this National Carers Week. 🩵

A heartfelt thank you to Dr Kim Huynh and Dalang Dekar for sharing their personal caring journeys at the National Carers Week event at Parliament House yesterday.

Every caring journey is different, and their stories are a powerful reminder of why carers' lived experiences must be heard, valued and reflected in the decisions that affect their lives.

Because making carers visible starts with listening, and meaningful change comes from acting on what we hear. 🩵

🩵Canberra was looking a little brighter last night! As part of National Carers Week, some of the ACT's most iconic buil...
15/10/2026

🩵Canberra was looking a little brighter last night!

As part of National Carers Week, some of the ACT's most iconic buildings and landmarks were illuminated in teal to celebrate and recognise the 58,000 unpaid carers across our community.

It was wonderful to see our city light up in recognition of the people who provide care and support to family members, friends and loved ones every day, often without recognition.

🩵This year's theme, Care for a carer: Making carers visible, reminds us how important it is to recognise, value and support the carers in our lives.

A huge thank you to the National Capital Authority, City and Environment Directorate, and National Film and Sound Archive for supporting these beautiful lighting activations and helping us make carers visible across Canberra.

📸 Did you get out to see the lights? We'd love to see your photos! Share them in the comments, send them through to us or tag in your posts so we can celebrate together.

🩵Let's keep shining a light on carers, not just during Carers Week, but every day of the year.

14/10/2026

This week is National Carers Week. We want to give a special shout out to Carers ACT and thank them for having us along at their expo yesterday. It was a great chance to connect with other services and talk about how we can work together to best support our community.

We also want to thank every carer out there. We know the role can be hard. We see the extra work you do, often tirelessly and without a break. Thank you.

💙 What does it really mean to be a carer? Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming carers to the launch of My Old Man...
14/10/2026

💙 What does it really mean to be a carer?

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming carers to the launch of My Old Man and Me by Kim Huynh - carer, lecturer and ABC presenter - as part of our National Carers Week celebrations.

It was a wonderful opportunity to hear Kim reflect on his own caring journey, how it inspired his book, and the bigger conversations around caring, identity, family and the importance of recognising carers in our communities and society.

One reflection particularly resonated with us:
💬 “To me, caring is about people. It’s about giving love and attention. It’s not about seeing life through rose-coloured glasses; it’s about being present, connected, and in tune with both the person you care for and yourself.”

Kim also explored caring through political and philosophical perspectives, reminding us that caring is not just a personal experience, but something that should be recognised and valued across all parts of society.

🩵 Thank you to Kim for sharing his story so openly, and to all the carers who joined us for such a thoughtful and engaging conversation.

Care for a Carer: Making Carers Visible.

14/10/2026

🩵 It’s National Carers Week 🩵

Today I’ve released the Final Action Plan of the ACT Carers Strategy 2018–2028.

The Final Action Plan 2026-2028 centres on four priority areas to deliver the vision of the ACT Carers Strategy and improve outcomes for carers: improving access to services and supports for carers; strengthening recognition of carers and raising community awareness; supporting young carers; and enhancing data, coordination and system capability.

Carers make an enormous contribution to the ACT community by providing unpaid care and assistance to family members, friends and neighbours. They keep our community connected and strong.

The ACT Carers Strategy 2018-2028 Final Action Plan 2026-2028 is available at: https://www.act.gov.au/open/act-carers-strategy

Carers often prioritise the needs of the person they care for before their own. Initiating support could mean asking w...
14/10/2026

Carers often prioritise the needs of the person they care for before their own.

Initiating support could mean asking what they need, connecting them with information or services, or helping remove a practical barrier.

Ask what would help. Listen first, rather than assuming.

To learn more on how to support a carer: https://carersweek.com.au/

For more information about Carers ACT: https://www.carersact.org.au/

13/10/2026

National Carers Week (11-17 Oct) is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the more than 3 million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend.

The 2026 theme, “Care for a carer: Making carers visible,” shines a light on the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers and encourages all Australians to recognise, support and care for the carers in their families, workplaces and communities.

Learn more at https://carersweek.com.au/

Carers ACT

What a wonderful way to kick off National Carers Week 2026! 💙Last night, carers came together for a beautiful Gala Dinne...
13/10/2026

What a wonderful way to kick off National Carers Week 2026! 💙

Last night, carers came together for a beautiful Gala Dinner at the iconic National Arboretum Canberra. An evening filled with warmth, connection, incredible food and entertainment from DJ Sue, including a surprise operatic performance from our very own Stephanie, who blew everyone away! 💙

We were honoured to hear a heartfelt Welcome to Country from Aunty Serena Williams Palm, a powerful address from Minister Caitlin Tough on the importance of recognising carers, and reflections from our Board Chair, Thilini Perera.

This National Carers Week, we're encouraging everyone to recognise the carers in their families, workplaces, schools, health services and communities.

Care for a carer: Make carers visible and help ensure carers are recognised, valued and supported, not just during Carers Week, but every day. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a memorable evening! 💙

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Canberra, ACT
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