NATIONAL Carers Weeks begins on Sunday 12 October with local landmarks across NSW to be bathed in blue.
The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour will beam in blue as will the Macksville Bridge.
Marking the beginning of National Carers Week (12-18 October 2025) the lightings celebrate the 958,500 people who provide care to a family member or friend.
From Carers NSW, the state’s peak non-government organisation for carers, CEO Elena Katrakis said the campaign is about recognition and connection..
Carers are mostly individuals who provide support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, drug and/or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail.
“Carers are the quiet achievers in our communities, providing daily support to family and friends with little recognition,” Ms Katrakis said.
“Lighting up NSW in blue is a beautiful way to say, ‘we see you, we thank you, and we celebrate you’.”
Across NSW, 17 sites will be lit in blue light, stretching from stadiums and hotels to bridges, town halls and visitor centres.
Carers NSW is inviting the community to get involved by capturing the blue-lit landmarks and sharing them on social media.
Photos can be uploaded using #LightUpWithCarersNSW.
By Andrea FERRARI
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