There are more than 750,000 carers in Victoria, and many more are unidentified. Carers tell us they are often unaware of support available to them. Councils are well connected to carers in their local community, and this presents a unique opportunity.
Carers Victoria is inviting councils to work in partnership with us to reach more carers in local communities.
Connecting with Councils to raise awareness of support services for carers through a dedicated education offering, such as an online or in-person session.
Complete the Partnering in Education Form at the bottom of this page to register your interest and a Carers Victoria educator will be in touch.
See examples below of how two councils have engaged with us.
Carers are often unaware of supports available to assist them in their caring role. In 2025,
the ‘Support services for carers’ program was delivered in partnership with councils
through education sessions.
The program aims to:
The education sessions provide information about support for carers to empower them to
access services relevant to their needs.
Sessions include:
A one hour in-person workshop was facilitated by one of the Carers Victoria educators.
Carers Victoria developed a tailored ‘Services and supports resource guide’ for carers living in the City of Monash to share with their community.
City of Monash promoted the event via the following channels:
One hour online education sessions delivered after hours to attract busy working carers. It included a peer panel discussion whereby carers shared their experiences of the benefits of joining a local carer support group.
Carers Victoria developed a tailored ‘Services and supports resource guide’ for carers living in the City of Knox to share with their community.
Knox City Council promoted the event via the following channels:
Very informative information that I had no clue about!
- CarerThanks for this info. Will definitely be calling Carers Gateway.
- CarerCarers are often invisible, but they were not today.
- Council staffFantastic event. Staff had great knowledge about supports and services available to carers.
- Council staffCarers can be invisible, but they certainly were not yesterday. Well done!
- Council staffCongratulations. April, you coordinated a
very worthwhile event!
Staff overall presentation and engagement skills allowed for lots of carer questions and
interactions.
Kim and Marilyn, you
spoke with such knowledge and compassion!
Please complete this form and one of our educators will be in touch with you.
