Carer Escapes collaborates with organisations across NSW to deliver tailored, restorative retreats for unpaid carers; an essential and often disadvantaged group that act as the backbone of our communities.
According to the National Carer Strategy 2024–2034, there are more than 3 million carers in Australia, providing vital support to family members or friends with disability, chronic illness, mental health conditions, or age-related needs. Despite their immense contribution, carers are often under-recognised, and many do not identify themselves as carers until they are in crisis.
The Strategy highlights the importance of supporting carers’ health, wellbeing, and social and economic participation, and calls for coordinated, accessible services that truly value carers’ expertise and lived experience.
Our retreats are designed to give carers a genuine break, opportunities for connection and support wellbeing. Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about how our retreats work and how your organisation can get involved.
A carer retreat is a fully hosted, short-stay getaway for unpaid carers. Our retreats offer your carers a chance to step away from their daily responsibilities, connect with others in similar roles, and focus on their own wellbeing in a supportive environment.
Yes. We can work with your organisation to create the perfect experience for your carers. We offer wellbeing days, overnight retreats and 2-night retreats.
Carers do not book directly with Carer Escapes. Instead, we work in partnership with organisations who have already identified a group of carers in need.
Contact Carer Gateway who will put you in touch with organisations in your area that can help.
Our retreats are hosted at carefully selected venues across NSW, including Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, and Taree. Each venue is chosen for its comfort, accessibility and peaceful setting.
All retreats include accommodation, delicious, nutritious meals, group activities and wellbeing sessions. Our experienced team manages all logistics, so your carers can relax and enjoy their time away without any added stress.
Our retreats are designed for unpaid carers living in NSW. We work with partner organisations to provide access for carers suffering carer fatigue or burnout. A carer is defined as someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic health condition, terminal illness, or is frail due to age.
Your carers will experience a warm, welcoming atmosphere, opportunities to connect with peers, and a flexible program of restorative activities. Our programs as designed to …
Yes. We prioritise venues that are accessible and comfortable for all participants. If your carers have specific access needs, please let us know during the referral process so we can accommodate them.
Our retreats are designed to give carers a genuine break from their caring roles. If your carers need assistance arranging respite, we can provide information and support to help facilitate their attendance.
Yes, if your employees identify as an unpaid carer (they may be caring for a loved one around employment). A carer is defined as someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic health condition, terminal illness, or is frail due to age.
If you’d like to learn more about partnering with Carer Escapes, please contact our team directly. We’re here to help you show you truly care.
Carer Escapes is the trading name of Carers Connections and Retreats Pty Ltd
Service Regions: Sydney, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Taree
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