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Am I a Carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members or a friend.

Plan Ahead

Planning ahead gives you and the person you care for the reassurance and peace of mind.

Wellbeing Resources

Prioritising your wellbeing and gaining balance in your role as a carer is important.

Carer Support Groups

Carer Support Groups share experiences and knowledge, and gain and offer support to one another in emotional, social and practical ways.

Carer Support Group Directory

Enter your suburb to find supports available in your area.

Carer Friendly Places

The Carer Friendly 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 activ...

Calendar for Carers

Service Providers

Training for service providers focuses on developing practical skills to improve outcomes for your clients.

Workshops and Programs for Carers

Topics include general information and skills, legal and financial, disability, aged care, mental health and carer wellbeing.

Support for Carers Program

The Support for Carers Program provides respite, other services and supports for all Victorian carers.

Carer Allowance

A fortnightly payment if you give daily care to someone who has a disability, serious illness, or is older with care needs.

Carer Payment

An income support payment if you give constant care to someone.

Publications

Factsheets and publications about our work, caring and issues related to caring.

Have Your Say

A place where you can participate in surveys and provide feedback on research and matters impacting carers.

Australian Carers Guide

Everything carers need to know in one convenient easy to read magazine.