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We recognise the vital role Carer Support Groups play in strengthening the wellbeing of carers, providing emotional, social, and practical support, helping carers feel understood, connected and less isolated. If you're a Carer Support Group facilitator, you're part of an essential support system, and we’re here to help you thrive. We invite you to join our free Carers Victoria Carer Support Group Community with exclusive access to tailored supports and resources.

 

Carer Support Group Community benefits

Belonging to our Carer Support Group Community brings many benefits. 

  • Learn — access to training, education sessions and shared practice development
  • Network and Share — opportunities to connect, exchanging experiences, ideas and resources with others who understand carer support group facilitation and leadership
  • Experienced support — access to advice and support from Carers Victoria experienced staff
  • Reach new carers — inclusion in our Carer Support Group Directory helps you connect with new carers
  • Resources and opportunities — practical guides and exclusive funding opportunities
  • Learn and Share with your Group — free workshops on navigating services and topics to promote carer wellbeing.

The Carer Support Group Community supports and strengthens the dedicated people who lead and facilitate carer support groups.

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Volunteer Facilitators Learning and Training

Training and workshops for volunteer Facilitators to run effective carer support groups. Learn from peers, discuss challenges, learn to effectively facilitate your group. Discover the 5-part online workshop series and 2-part in-person or online training series.
Events for volunteer facilitators

Employed Facilitators - Two Part Training Series

Carers Victoria unique two-part facilitator training introduces key concepts and practical skills for establishing and effectively facilitating a Carer Support Group. Build confidence and understand group dynamics, as well as making connections.
Events for paid facilitators

Network and Share

Online Facilitator Community

Carers Victoria has a dedicated Carer Support Group Facilitators online space, created especially for all facilitators of carer support groups to connect with peer facilitators, share ideas, resources, and challenges and find inspiration for your meetings.
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Network for Paid Facilitators

Meet both new and experienced facilitators from other organisations. Share your expertise, struggles and wisdom. You can attend one or all sessions. There’s no minimum requirement. Sessions will be tailored to the emerging needs of the group.
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Register your Carer Support Group or update your details in our directory

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Experienced Support

Through our Carer Support Group Advisory team, paid and volunteer facilitators can access one-on-one support with an experienced Carer Victoria team member to explore challenges and strategies for their group. Contact Us if you would like advice about facilitating your Carer Support Group.
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Carer Support Group Community members can list their group in our online Directory to reach new carers. Share your group’s focus, activities, meeting locations, and contact details. Carers Victoria promotes this directory to our carer members and networks.
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Free online and in-person sessions on navigating services and carer wellbeing. Tell carers in your newsletters, emails, and at meetings. Carers can RSVP online to book a session. We can also run workshops for ten or more carers at the time/place you choose. Email: events@carersvictoria.org.au
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Practical resources for facilitators provides guidance on establishing and growing Carer Support Groups, offering essential information for setting up and running the groups effectively and successfully.

Access practical resources

These grants are offered exclusively to groups in our Carer Support Group Community. The small grant provides funds for selected Carer Support Groups to enjoy a special celebration during National Carers Week.

Activity grant application

Join Victoria’s carer community!

Register your carer support group with Carers Victoria! Membership is free and benefits include exclusive invitations to carer events, workshops and programs, as well as special member offers and discounts on goods and services.
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