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Empowering carers

Carers Victoria delivers a range of programs to support carers, including education sessions for individual carers and groups. Designed from evidence based practice, these education sessions support you to develop skills to support you in your caring role, gain knowledge to navigate complex support service systems and enhance your health and wellbeing.

Carer Education Workshops

Carer workshops are FREE to carers unless indicated and are scheduled on our public calendar. Topics are divided into categories to help you find what you are looking for.

  • General Information and Skills;
  • Legal and Financial;
  • Disability;
  • Aged Care;
  • Mental Health;
  • Carer Health and Wellbeing.
 
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Carer e-learning opportunities

Carers Victoria offers self-paced, online learning on a range of topics for carers. Designed to assist you in your role, they are free and accessible at a time that suits you.

 

 

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Education Workshops for Groups

Our Education Team will run workshops for a group of ten or more carers at the time and place you choose. Programs can be customised or developed to suit needs.

To book or for more information on our workshops please send us an enquiry.

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Flexible Respite Program

Caring for someone aged 65 or older or an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person aged 50 years or older? This service helps you take a much-needed break. The person can receive support in the home or out in the community, doing activities they enjoy. It is available to eligible people living in the following catchment areas:

  • Brimbank City Council
  • Hobsons Bay Council
  • Maribyrnong City Council
  • Melbourne City
  • Melton City Council
  • Moonee Valley Council
  • Wyndham City Council

To check your eligibility, contact My Aged Care by calling 1800 200 422. For more details, call 1800 514 845 and choose option 1.

Group Respite Pilot Program

Carers Victoria has partnered with Comfort Care and Community Services to deliver a 4-hour respite program for carers who support a person aged 65 or older living in the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay areas.

To keep this support accessible, the cost is just $12 per day ($3 per hour). (Small additional costs may apply for special excursions). 
 
More details, eligibility, group days/times, and to download the flyer, click below. 
 
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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.

The SANE forums are a moderated, online discussion place which allow you to share information, stories and positive pathways through your experience.

Forums are moderated 24/7 by health professionals employed by SANE Australia and partner organisations.

 
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Caring for someone?
You’re not alone.

If you support someone with their daily life, you’re a carer – and we’re here for you. Our Statewide Carer Advisory Service is dedicated to supporting unpaid carers.

No matter your situation, get expert guidance, practical advice, and the support you need to care well – and stay well.

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
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