Carers Victoria Office Relocation

MEDIA RELEASE: Unpaid carers hit hard by increases in cost-of-living

Carers Victoria is calling on the Andrews Government to reset the system for unpaid carers, with the carer population expected to jump to one million by 2026.

Victorian Budget 2022-23

What does it mean for carers?

Caring Costs Us

Caring Costs Us report finds average lost earnings and superannuation is over $567,000

Carers Victoria in Aged Care News

Message to unpaid carers – ‘we see you, we hear you, you are not alone’

MEDIA RELEASE:  Who cares for carers? Not this Budget

Unpaid family and friend carers saved the Australian economy $77.9 billion in 2020. That was before COVID and the impacts on the community it brought with it.

MEDIA RELEASE:  New CEO appointed at Carers Victoria

Judith Abbott starts a new chapter with Peak Body Carers Victoria as Chief Executive Officer.

Victoria State Budget 2021-22

Carers Victoria is pleased to see that “Caring for Victorians” is a headline from the Victorian Government’s 2021-22 budget. We welcome the focus on wellbeing and early intervention.

MEDIA RELEASE: Aged Care Royal Commission Response

Recognition of the importance of informal carers an important step to improving home care

State Budget 2020 - Brief Snapshot for Carers

The 2020-2021 Victorian State Budget was revealed yesterday.

MEDIA RELEASE: Extra Funding Offers Support For Unpaid Carers To Pursue Education And Employment

Carers Victoria welcomes the announcement from the Andrews Labor Government who will invest $4.6 million to support unpaid carers to pursue education and employment opportunities.

MEDIA RELEASE: Poor sleep health of unpaid carers adversely affecting wellbeing

The health and wellbeing of Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers is being negatively impacted by significant sleep disruptions, with some reporting as little as 3-hours sleep per night.