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The Carer Friendly Place program enables Carers Victoria to further extend our reach and support to carers around Victoria by providing opportunities for carers to connect and live healthier and more active lives in their local community.
Embedding connections in the community
Partnering with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Municipal Association Victoria and local Councils, Carers Victoria is extending support to carers by providing opportunities to connect and engage in carer friendly communities in local, easily accessible spaces.
After registering to become a Carer Friendly Place, Neighbourhood Houses and local Councils undertake specific training to develop greater awareness of the varied needs of carers, how they can better support carers, offer specific carer activities and provide pathways to carer supports and programs.
After completing the training they become a Carer Friendly Place and are easily identifiable by the Carer Friendly logo on their front door and reception, with posters available for promotion across sites.
What makes a Carer Friendly Place?
In Carer Friendly Places carers can:
- Meet in welcoming and warm spaces;
- Find information about supports and services that exist for carers;
- Connect with other people in their local community;
- Participate in local programs and activities;
- Enjoy spaces for support group meetings;
- Connect to programs and pathways specifically for carers.
Training
Training is available through self-paced online training modules, face-to-face and group virtual training options.
Self-paced online training modules
The self-paced online training modules, please select the link to the training modules to support your role at
Face-to-face training modules
To register for the face-to-face or group virtual training options please email sectorengagement@carersvictoria.org.au.
Carers Victoria can provide the face-to-face training option. If you would like to register for this option, Carers Victoria encourages you to undertake this training with your local Council and other Neighbourhood Houses to support networking and learning opportunities.
Find your local Carer Friendly Place
To support changes to the existing contact information on all Neighbourhood Houses, we ask that you visit the Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (Find a Neighbourhood House) webpage to search and find your local Neighbourhood House contact details (including websites).
The following Councils and Neighbourhood Houses have completed the Carer Friendly Place training. This information is updated each month.
Alpine
Ararat
- Ararat Neighbourhood House
Ballarat
Banyule
- Watsonia Neighbourhood House
Bass Coast
- Corinella and District Community Centre
- Phillip Island Community & Learning Centre
Baw Baw
Bayside
- Hampton Community Centre
- Highett Neighbourhood Community House
- Sandybeach Centre
Benalla
- Waminda Community House
Bendigo
- Eaglehawk Community House
- Heathcote Community House
- Long Gully Neighbourhood House
- Marong Neighbourhood House
Boroondara
- Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre
- Ashburton Community Centre
- Balwyn Community Centre
- Bowen Street Community Centre
- Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
- Craig Family Centre
- Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Brimbank
- Community Unity Plus Services
- Delahey Community Centre
- Duke Street Community House
- Hunt Club Community Arts Centre
- Sydenham Neighbourhood House
- West Sunshine Community Centre
- Westvale Community Centre
Buloke
- Charlton Neighbourhood House Inc.
- Donald Community Centre
- Wycheproof Community Resource Centre
Campaspe
- Echuca Neighbourhood House
- Girgarre Community Cottage
- Rushworth Community House Inc.
- Tongala Community Activities Centre
Cardinia
- Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre
- Bunyip and District Community House
- Cockatoo Community House
- Living and Learning Pakenham
- Outlook Community Centre
Casey
- Balla Balla Community Centre
- Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
- Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House
- Cranbourne Community House
- Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
- Foundation Learning Centre (Narre Warren)
- Hallam Community Learning Centre
- Hampton Park Community House
- Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre
- Outlook Australia (Berwick)
Central Goldfields
- Dunolly and District Neighbourhood Centre Hospital House
- Maryborough Community House
Colac Otway
Corangamite
- Simpson & District Community Centre Inc.
Darebin
- Jika Jika Community Centre
- Span Community House Inc (Thornbury)
East Gippsland
- Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House
- Buchan Neighbourhood House
- Cann River Community Centre
- Lakes Entrance Neighbourhood House
- Orbost Neighbourhood House
- Swifts Creek Community Centre
- Tubbut Neighbourhood House
Frankston
- Belvedere Community Centre (Seaford)
- Ebdale Community Hub
- Frankston North Community Centre
- Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre
- Langwarrin Community Centre
- Lyrebird Community Centre
- Orwil Street Community House
Gannawarra
Glen Eira
- Godfrey Street Community House
- Moongala Women’s Community House
- Caulfield South Community House
Glenelg
- Old Courthouse Community Centre
Golden Plains
Greater Dandenong
Greater Dandenong City Council
- Dandenong Community and Learning Centre
- Springvale Neighbourhood House
- Wellsprings for Women
Greater Geelong
- Bellarine Living and Learning Centre
- Bellarine Training and Community Hub
- Cloverdale Community Centre
- Leopold Community & Learning Centre
- Rosewall Community Centre
- Vines Road Community Centre
Hepburn
Hindmarsh
Hobsons Bay
- South Kingsville Community Centre Inc.
Horsham
- Horsham Community House
Hume
- Craigieburn Education and Community Centre
- Tullamarine Community House and Mens Shed
Indigo
- Quercus Beechworth
Kingston
- Aspendale Gardens Community Service
- Chelsea Heights Neighbourhood House
- Cheltenham Community Centre
- Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre
- Longbeach Place Inc.
- Mordialloc Community Centre
- Patterson Lakes Community Centre
- Sundowner Community Centre
Knox
- Coonara Community House Inc.
- Mountain District Learning Centre
- Orana Neighbourhood House
- Rowville Community Learning Centre
- The Basin Community House
La Trobe
Loddon
Macedon
- Kyneton Community House
- Lancefield Neighbourhood House
- Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House
- Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre
- Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House
- Romsey Neighbourhood House
- Woodend Neighbourhood House
Manningham
Mansfield
Maribyrnong
- Braybrook & Maidstone Neighbourhood House
- West Footscray Neighbourhood House
- Yarraville Community Centre
Maroondah
- Arrabri Community House
- Central Ringwood Community Centre
- Glen Park Community Centre
- North Ringwood Community House
- Yarrunga Community Centre
Melbourne
- Kensington Neighbourhood House
- North Melbourne Language and Learning
- The Centre (North Melbourne)
Melton
- Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services
- Fraser Rise Children’s and Community Centre
- Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre
Merri-bek
- Glenroy Neighbourhood House
- Reynard Street Neighbourhood House
- Sussex Neighbourhood House
Mildura
Mitchell
Moira
- Cobram Community House
- Numurkah Community Learning Centre
- Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc.
Monash
- Kerrie Road Neighbourhood House
- Mackie Road Neighbourhood House
- Mount Street Neighbourhood House
- Notting Hill Neighbourhood House
- Power Neighbourhood House
Moonee Valley
Moorabool
- Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre
- Laurels Education and Training
Mornington Peninsula
- Benton’s Square Community Centre
- Crib Point Community House
- Good Shepherd Community House @Wallaroo Community Centre
- Mornington Community House
- Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House
- Mount Martha House
- Rye Community House
- Somerville Community House Inc.
Mount Alexander
Moyne
Murrindindi
- Alexandra Community Hub
- Toolangi Castella District Community House
- Yea Community House
Nillumbik
- Living and Learning Nillumbik – Diamond Creek
- Living and Learning Nillumbik – Eltham
- Living and Learning Nillumbik – Panton Hill
Northern Grampians
Port Phillip
- Alma Road Community House
- Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
- South Port Community Centre
- Port Phillip Community Group
Pyranees
Queenscliffe
Shepparton
- Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre
- Murchison Neighbourhood House
- North Shepparton Community & Learning Centre
- South Shepparton Community Centre
South Gippsland
- Manna Gum Community House
Southern Grampians
Stonnington
Strathbogie
Surf Coast
Swan Hill
- Swan Hill Neighbourhood House
Towong
Wangaratta
- Open Door Neighbourhood House
Warrnambool
- West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House
Wellington
- Briagolong Community House
- Loch Sport Community House
- Sale Neighbourhood House
West Wimmera
Whitehorse
- Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House
- Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House
- Koonung Cottage Community House
- Vermont South Neighbourhood House
Whittlesea
- Mernda Community House
- Mill Park Community House
Wodonga
Wyndham
- The Grange Community Centre
- Iramoo Community Centre
- Jamieson Way Community Centre Inc.
- Quantin Binnah Community Centre
- Wyndham Community and Education Centre
- Wyndham Park Community Centre
Yarra
Yarra Ranges
- Healesville Living and Learning Centre
- Japara Neighbourhood House
- Lilydale Community House
- Seville Community House
Yarriambiack
- Murtoa Neighbourhood House