The public was invited to an afternoon tea to support National Carers Week and raise awareness of unpaid carers and the important roles they play on the national landscape.

Resident Jean Foxall said her son Andrew Foxall was the unpaid carer in her life that deserved a thank you.

She said she was grateful to him for taking her grocery shopping and making it known she had someone to step in when need be.

“He would do anything for me but I like to keep my independence too,” said Mrs Foxall.

Eureka manager Craig Kemister said senior residents know first-hand the positive impacts that carers have.

“There are 2.7 million unpaid carers around Australia who span all walks of life, ages and cultures and National Carers Week is our way of giving back and recognising the incredible work that carers carry out,” said Mr Kemister.

“From partners, parents, children, siblings, neighbours and friends — anyone and at any time, can become a carer,” he said.

“They provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who can have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or are frail.”