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How Can We Help You?

Learn how Carers Victoria can help you.

How Can We Help You?

Learn how Carers Victoria can help you.

Where To Start

Am I a Carer

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and/or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic health issue or an older person with care needs.

I am a Young Carer

1 in 11 carers in Victoria are under 25. Carers Victoria believes all young carers have a right to enjoy life and reach their potential.

I am an Organisation

Impact of Caring

Anyone at any time can be a carer. Taking on a caring role is a significant event.

Plan Ahead

Most carers focus on the here and now of caring and it can be hard to find time to make emergency and long term plans.

Connect

Carer Support Groups

Carer Support Groups share experiences and knowledge, and gain and offer support to one another in emotional, social and practical ways.

Connecting Carers in their Community Grants Program

Carer Friendly Places

The Carer Friendly Places project was a collaboration between Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Carers Victoria and the Municipal Association of Victoria.

SANE Forums

Carers Victoria has partnered with SANE Australia to deliver the SANE Forums, a moderated, online discussion space for Australians 18 years and over who are living with complex mental health issues, and families, friends and carers of people living with complex mental health issues.

Communities of Practice for Support Group Facilitators

Do you facilitate a carer support group?

Support Services

Carer Advisory Service

Carers Victoria supports carers and young carers (aged 25 and under) who provide unpaid support to family members, friends or community members who have a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition or who require additional care due to older age.

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative to help carers connect to services in their local area. It provides a single point of entry to have their needs assessed and be referred to supports in their region such as in-person counselling, coaching and peer support.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect

Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is a service designed for carers who support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, as well as psychological distress.

Workshops and Programs

For Carers

Programs

On Demand Workshops for Carers

Resources

Advocacy, Rights and Change

Caring can become easier when the people and organisations that support you or the person you care for understands your needs.

Wellbeing Resources

Caring can be emotionally and physically demanding. Prioritising your wellbeing and gaining balance in your role as a carer is important. There are a number of great free resources available to support your health and wellbeing. Here are some we recommend:

Publications

We have produced or contributed to a wide range of publications, multimedia, and factsheets about our work, caring and issues related to caring.

Australian Carers Guide

Everything carers need to know ALL IN ONE convenient easy to read magazine

Bushfire Planning

CFA and Carers Victoria worked together to create an e-learning module to support carers with bushfire planning.

Aids and Equipment

Aids and equipment help the person you care for to keep their independence, improve their quality of life and be safe in the home and on outings.

My Health Record

Carer Support Group Facilitators

Carer Support Groups connect carers who understand each other’s experiences and needs.

CareAbout

Carers Victoria has partnered with CareAbout to help carers find the right Aged Care options for their loved ones.

Digital Health Literacy

Benefits

Carer Support Group Directory