The crucial work of 320,000 Western Australian unpaid carers is being recognised by the Cook Government and wider community as part of National Carers Week, which runs from 13-19 October.
National Carers Week raises community awareness among Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles, with more than three million people across the country providing care to someone in their lives.
The Cook Government, through Lotterywest WA, recently provided $62,500 to Carers WA to support community groups to host their events during National Carers Week. The funding will also support the Carers WA Conference, which is sponsored by the Department of Communities.
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