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Statewide Carer Advisory Service

Available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, our Statewide Carer Advisory Service is designed to give carers quick, clear, expert information, advice and help them link to assistance.
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Membership with Carers Victoria is free and open to carers, former carers, supporters, and carer support groups. Discover more about the benefits of joining.
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Find a carer support group

Carer support groups are made up of people with common needs and experiences. They share experiences and knowledge, and support one another in emotional, social and practical ways.
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Financial relief and concessions

Carers can access various financial supports and benefits to help alleviate the costs associated with caregiving, including discounts from businesses as well as government supports.
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Become more carer aware

Carers are the social glue which binds together relationships between formal service providers, volunteers and people receiving care. Find out why they are so valuable.

What's on?

Visit our event calendar to find an event in your area, or to suit your interests. Take time out from your caring role and connect with other carers. Most events are FREE!

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Become a member with Carers Victoria today and start discovering the benefits. It's free to join and open to all carers, former carers, supporters, and carer support groups.

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Carer Support Groups

Help carers find and connect with your carer support group. It’s free to register.
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For organisations

Working in partnership, we build the capacity of any organisation to improve outcomes for carers by becoming more carer aware and to embed carer-friendly practices.
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Read, watch and learn

Latest news and media releases

Young carer bursary
Bursary boost recognises acute young carer need
Jaclyn Symes
MEDIA RELEASE: Victorian State Budget Review: 2025/26
Land Tax
Victorian Land Tax and Stamp Duty Exemptions

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Carers Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our offices are located, the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land and waters. Sovereignty was never ceded.