Become a Certified Carer Ally
Equipping you to support unpaid carers with confidence, compassion, and practical skills.
Join our evidence-based, half-day training to empower workplaces and communities to better support unpaid carers.
Why This Matters
Over 2.65 million Australians are unpaid carers, balancing caregiving with work and life yet most do it without support.
Who It’s For
Carer Ally training is designed for anyone who interacts with carers, in workplaces, neighbourhoods, or community settings. This includes:
Workplaces – HR teams, managers, colleagues, staff reps.
- Community Groups & Neighbourhood Centres – volunteers, coordinators, organisers.
- Sports Clubs – coaches, committee members, team managers.
- Schools & Early Learning Centres – teachers, admin staff, education assistants.
- Faith & Cultural Groups – leaders, coordinators, pastoral care teams.
- Local Government & Services – libraries, community officers, customer service staff.
If you want your environment to be carer-friendly, this is for you.
What You’ll Learn
Through interactive discussion, real-life stories, and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to:
- Recognise the role and needs of unpaid carers, without making assumptions.
- Communicate with empathy and confidence, using inclusive language.
- Support & Refer carers to local, state, and national resources.
- Create Inclusion in everyday spaces so carers can participate without barriers.
- Champion Change in your organisation or community group.
After completing this training, you’ll be able to:
- Recognise early signs of carer stress or burnout
- Start and hold empathetic, practical conversations
- Implement supportive solutions in workplaces or communities
Guide carers to appropriate resources or assistance
Your Training Includes:
- Carer Ally Participant Manual, filled with case studies, conversation guides, and referral tools.
- Certificate of Completion, proudly display your commitment to inclusion.
- Downloadable Resource Pack, posters, digital badge, conversation starters, and referral quick-list.
- Ongoing Ally Updates, newsletters, tools, and optional refresher training every 3 years.
Evidence-Based
Our program is built on peer-reviewed research, real-world delivery, and alignment with the National Carer Strategy and Safe Work Australia’s Workplace Wellbeing Framework
Training Format
- Half-Day Interactive Workshop — 4 hours in-person or online
- Blended Option — Pre-course e-module + 2-hour live session
- Tailored delivery for: workplaces, schools, community groups
COST
$145 per person (online or in-person)
Includes manual, certificate, and digital resources.
Discounted rates available for community groups, sports clubs, and not-for-profits. Bulk pricing available for groups of 10+
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Online
Delivered via Zoom (national access)
In-person
Available in select locations, or book a private group session.
Book Your Spot
Becoming a Carer Ally is more than training, it’s a commitment to changing the culture around carers in your community.