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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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Join us

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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Carers Count: Our 2026 Election Policy Platform

In the lead up to the 2026 State Election, Carers Victoria is calling for action that recognises the value of unpaid carers.

Our Carers Count Platform sets out a five-point plan to address the key pressure points.

Latest Annual Review

Carers Victoria's most recent Annual Review is now online - it covers highlights of the past 12 months, our goals for the coming year, and all the details of how we've helped carers.

The Voice eNewsletter - February 2026

The latest edition of our fabulous Carers Victoria e-newsletter is now available.

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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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Latest news and media releases

Carers Australia consultation: Recognising carers in health systems in Australia
Supporting Mental Health Carers in Brimbank
Disaster preparation and relief resources for providers

'The Voice' eNewsletter

‘The Voice’ February 2026
‘The Voice’ December 2025
‘The Voice’ November 2025

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The image shows the Aboriginal flag, with a horizontal black stripe on top, a red stripe on the bottom, and a yellow circle in the center.The image is of the Torres Strait Islander flag, featuring green horizontal stripes at the top and bottom, a blue field with a white Dhari (headdress) in the center, and a white star beneath the Dhari.
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.