Barbara’s story
Barbara shares how a life-changing stroke transformed her from care worker to carer, and the challenges, resilience and hope that followed.
It is estimated that unpaid carers contribute the equivalent of $18 billion in value to the Victorian economy, based on the cost of ‘buying’ an equivalent amount of care from the formal sector if the informal care were not supplied.
This comes at a cost to carers. Our partners play a critical role in supporting our work to improve access to assistance and in advancing the understanding of Victoria’s unpaid carers.
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There are over three-quarters of a million carers in Victoria who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic health issue or older person with care needs.
About 40% of Victorian carers are identified as primary carers, that is a person who provides the most assistance with core activities.
One third of Victoria’s primary carers are providing more than 40 hours of unpaid care per week.
More than two thirds of primary carers in Victoria are wormen.
Of respite, education, events and assistance delivered to carers
By our Carer Advisory Service
allocated to 168 Carer Support
Groups, reaching over 3000 carers
Delivered to rural & regional carers
Barbara’s story
Barbara shares how a life-changing stroke transformed her from care worker to carer, and the challenges, resilience and hope that followed.
Sarah’s story
Sarah shares her experience of supporting her son through a mental health crisis and the strength, resilience and love she discovered along the way.
Lindsay’s story
Lindsay shares how Carer Coaching helped her prioritise her wellbeing, build confidence and create a more sustainable balance between caring and her own health.
Greg’s story
Greg shares the realities of caring for his autistic son Patrick, and why greater understanding, acceptance and inclusion are needed for autistic people and their families.
Lesley’s story
Lesley shares how caring for her husband Will and leading the Essendon Parkinson’s Support Group has shown her the value of practical support, friendship and connection.
