National Carers Week 2026

National Carers Week, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating Carers in Australia, will be held from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 October 2025.

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 Carer for a Carer.

Caring is everywhere. Carers are our neighbours, work mates, family and friends, many are often quietly providing vital support. Many people don’t even realise they are Carers, seeing what they do simply as part of being a partner, parent, child or friend.  You may already be a Carer, you likely know one, and chances are you will be one at some point in your life.  Anyone at any time can become a Carer.

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

How Can You Show Your Support?

There are so many meaningful ways you can show your support for South Australia’s Carers.

Reach out to a Carer you know. A simple check-in on how they are can go a long way. Let them know they are seen, valued and appreciated.

Host a gathering. Organise a morning tea or lunch in your workplace, community group, or among friends to raise awareness of the vital role Carers play.

Offer a helping hand. Ask if there’s something you can do to make their caring role just a little bit easier.

Share Carers SA resources. Spread the word during National Carers Week by sharing posters, newsletters, and social media posts from our resource toolkit.

South Australia Lights Up For Carers

Parliament House , the Riverbank Footbridge and many councils across SA  will be lighting up blue at the launch of National Carers Week on 11th October to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid Carers across our state.

You can join in too!

If you have a building or landmark that could be lit up in blue for Carers, let us know. Together, we can make Carers visible and valued. Let us know if you will light up blue for Carers at contact us.

Flags Adorn the Streets of Adelaide

Flags will adorn the main streets of Adelaide CBD, featuring SA Carers and their stories throughout National Carers Week, as we celebrate and recognise Carers