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Resources

Over 736,000 Victorians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who needs help because of illness, disability or because they are an older person with care needs.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Carers

Carers Victoria is committed to enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers and continue the journey to reconciliation within Australia. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Carers

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Carers

Carers Victoria is dedicated to improving the lives of all carers, including those from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Carers

LGBTIQA+ Carers

Carers Victoria recognise that all individuals and caring situations are unique and provide a range of services to support all carers. LGBTIQA+ Carers

Look After Yourself

Caring can be emotionally and physically demanding. Prioritising your wellbeing and gaining balance in your role as a carer is very important. Look After Yourself

Counselling

If you have a lot on your mind, talking it over can help. Our professional counsellors understand the difficulties carers face. Counselling

For Families, Parents and Guardians

Whatever relationship you have with the young carer in your life, its important they know they are supported and valued. For Families, Parents and Guardians

Information Sheets

Practical information in a short, easy to read format. We have produced or contributed to a number of factsheets about caring and issues related to caring. Information Sheets

Factsheets for Carers

We’ve put together some practical factsheets in short, easy to read formats about caring. Factsheets for Carers

Regional Respite & Carer Support

Information, carer support and respite co-ordination in your local area. Regional Respite & Carer Support

Make a Referral

Allied health professionals can refer a carer who might benefit from using our services. Make a Referral

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. Plan Ahead

Carers ID Form

Have you identified a carer who may need support? Find out how you can refer a carer to Carers Victoria. Carers ID Form

Publications

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

For Carer Support Group Facilitators

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

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