Discover respite for carers in Hamilton

Discover respite for carers in Hamilton

As a carer, you'll no doubt love to know if there is free respite for carers in Hamilton. Like other carers, you probably already visit some great local spots in Hamilton to relax and recharge your batteries, such as Hamilton Botanic Gardens. This setting is perfect for recharging your batteries and spending some valuable ‘me-time’ taking in a tranquil leisurely stroll through the gardens.

But what about free respite options through organisations where you can spend timeout with other carers, enjoy a free meal, find out more about supports that are available to you?

Roving Respite for carers in Hamilton

Carers Victoria hosts the unique free event, Roving Respite for Carers in Hamilton. Roving Respite is an all-day event that brings carers together in the local community for a day of practical support, connection and wellbeing – all in one place.

Gradually, they will be rolled out across regional towns as Carers Victoria expands local networks and support for carers.

What is Roving Respite?

Being a full day, Roving Respite offers a wide range of activities for carers.

These include:

• unique and fun creative and wellbeing activities
• free, shared morning tea and lunch
• practical sessions to help you navigate systems, such as the NDIS or My Aged Care
• practical sessions to help you manage everyday challenges, plan for the future, look after your own wellbeing
• an expo environment where you can speak with the Carers Victoria team, local councils, support providers about supports available.

Other respite options for carers in Hamilton

You’ll find other types of respite for carers in Hamilton as well. Carers Victoria, the peak body for carers, hosts free carers lunches and brunches in Hamilton. You can join other carers who understand your journey, share experiences over a free meal, and discover more about the services and supports available to support you locally. To stay informed visit the Events for Carers page. 

There are also carer support groups dotted around Hamilton and surrounding towns which you can join for extra support and respite. Discover a Carer Support Group near you. 

The Southern Grampians Shire Council  may also be able to guide you with:

• individual support packages (respite, vouchers)
• peer support groups
• information and referrals to local services & other service types
• education for carers
• assistance to navigate services.

Carers Victoria

Carers Victoria helps carers navigate all the right supports for their caring role, including Roving Respite for Carers in Hamilton. 

Discover respite solutions for carers, local support groups in Hamilton and surrounds, learn about other services or supports near you. Reach out to the Carers Victoria Statewide Carers Advisory Service.