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Recognising Carers During National Carers Week
National Carers Week is about pausing to acknowledge the people who show up day after day, often without recognition.
Carers play a critical role in supporting people with disability, whether that support looks like:
- helping with daily routines
- providing emotional support
- advocating for needs and goals
- working alongside professional care teams
This week invites us to recognise that role and consider how carers can be better supported, not just thanked.
When Caring Becomes Partnership
Behind every person we support is a network of care. Sometimes it’s family. Sometimes friends. Sometimes professional support workers who show up consistently and quietly do the work that matters.
At United for Care, we see the strongest outcomes when personal care and professional support work together. Not one replacing the other, but both walking alongside the person at the centre.
When carers and support workers collaborate, people experience:
- more consistent routines
- stronger relationships
- greater confidence and stability
- improved wellbeing
Care works best when it’s shared.
If you’re caring for someone and want to explore how professional support can ease the load, our team is here to talk through options that work for you and the person you support.
Supporting Carers Through Disability and NDIS Services
Professional disability support plays an important role in helping carers sustain their role over time.
At United for Care, our services are designed to complement the care already in place, giving carers breathing room while ensuring people continue to feel supported, safe, and connected.
Our supports include:
- In-home care, providing consistent, personalised support that fits into daily life
- Supported Independent Living (SIL), offering 24/7 support in shared homes
- Vertical Villages, purpose-built communities that combine independence, connection, and on-site support
- Community programs like Rise Up, supporting social connection, skills, and confidence
Together, these supports help create balance, not dependency.
More Than Support: Building Community Through Care
Great care doesn’t happen in isolation. It grows through connection between people, places, and purpose.
We see this every day:
- in homes where carers and support workers build trust over time
- in community programs where friendships form naturally
- in living environments where people feel part of something, not just supported
Whether care happens at home, through programs, or within community living, it works best when it’s connected and consistent.
If you’d like to see what this looks like in practice, you can join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about our homes and services.
Beyond National Carers Week
National Carers Week gives us a moment to stop and acknowledge the people who make care possible.
But caring doesn’t follow a calendar. Neither does our appreciation.
At United for Care, we see carers every day. In the trust built over time. In the shared effort. In the quiet wins that happen when people care together.
Recognition matters. Action matters more. That means creating communities where carers feel supported, included, and never alone in their role.
Thank You to Every Carer
To every carer, whether you’re a family member, a friend, or a professional support worker, thank you.
You are the reason care feels human.
If you’d like to explore how we can support you or work alongside you, get in touch with our team. We’d love to connect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is considered a carer?
A carer can be a family member, friend, or unpaid supporter who provides ongoing care or assistance to someone with disability, illness, or additional support needs.
How can professional disability support help carers?
Professional support can reduce pressure on carers by sharing responsibility, building routines, and providing consistent care that supports both the person and their carer.
Does the NDIS support carers?
While the NDIS focuses on supporting people with disability, funded supports often indirectly support carers by improving stability, independence, and daily functioning.
Next Steps
👉 Discover what makes our Vertical Villages unique in supporting independence and wellbeing: Read more here.
👉 Learn more about our in-home and supported living options — care that’s tailored, trustworthy, and here when you need it.
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📧 info@unitedforcare.com.au
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