As part of your job role, do you engage with unpaid carers that support a family member or friend?
Carers Victoria provides support to organisations and staff working under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). With significant aged care reform, it is important to understand the role of people who provide informal support to clients in your program. The focus is on understanding unpaid carers in our community, exploring their issues and experience and avenues for support services.
For direct support please email us at sectorengagement@carersvictoria.org.au
Carers Victoria also offer workshops to better understand carers and can provide a tailored workshop to your organisation.
For information about the aged care reforms please see the following key links:
This service is supported by the Australian Government.
For information about how we can support you please email us.
Carers Victoria has worked with Carers NSW to develop a range of resources for CHSP Providers.
These can be found on the Aged Care Hub on the Carers NSW website.
This nine minute presentation developed for providers of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) but is also relevant to any aged care services provider who is interested in making their workplace ‘carer friendly.’
The content covers a definition of carers, understanding the value carers bring to the workforce, and practical ideas for becoming a ‘carer friendly’ organisation.
To learn more about being a carer inclusive workplace, we recommend the federal Carer-Inclusive Workplace Initiative.
To support the video, please find a relevant FAQ resource.
To support the carers in your service, please find this handout of useful supports and benefits to refer to.
These resources have been developed with the support of the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care.
