Throughout National Carers Week we celebrate and recognise all of Victoria’s unpaid carers – a massive three quarters of a million people1
Carers Victoria is asking everyone in our community — from individuals to schools to organisations and government — to make time this week to Care for a Carer through sometimes small, but always powerful, actions.
Take a look at what we are doing during National Carers Week and check out some ways that you can show support too.
More than 1 in every 10 Victorians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental illness, chronic or terminal illness or an older person with care needs. Which means you definitely are, know, or will be one!
#NCW25 #CarersVictoria #CareForACarer
There are so many ways that you can show your support for Victoria’s three quarters of a million carers.
With the support of businesses and local councils across the state, Carers Victoria is lighting up key Victorian landmarks in Carers Victoria’s brand colours of red, white and blue, duirng National Carers Week 12-18 Octorber.
Among these are Flinders Street Station, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena, and Bolte Bridge.
As more organisations jump on board, we will update this page, so visit regularly for additional content and updates. The ‘light-up Victoria’ campaign will be supported by public relations activity to increase awareness of unpaid carers and acknowledge their vital role in our community.
Show your support for carers! Want to get involved? Got a building you could light up? Contact us.
Lunch and learn sessions are a great way for your team to learn fast and grow together. On Tuesday 14th of October from 1-1.30pm, Carers Victoria's education team will host a Becoming Care Aware webinar designed especially for National Carers Week to assist organisations to understand and support carers in their workplaces and communities.
Please register to be provided with a direct link to this event, which will be accompanied with a short discussion guide.
The webinar will be recorded and made available for any organisations who would like to share it at another time during National Carers Week.
Carers Victoria has awarded grants to 143 Carer Support Groups across Victoria to fund local events for carers during National Carers Week. These events provide a broad range of carer connection activities, with particular focus on regional and remote groups, as well as groups supporting First Nations carers, multicultural and diverse communities. This year we are so proud to have awarded grants to 43 Carer Support Groups located in Regional Victoria.
You’ll find these and many more events for carers on the Events for Carers page on our website. Search “NCW events” to join a celebration this National Carers Week.
Host a carer and awareness event in the community
One of the best ways to celebrate and recognise carers is to offer social connection and respite from their caring role. If you are a Support Group (for carers or care recipients), a community group or service provider, or any organisation you might want to host an event where carers in the community can come together and feel valued.
Help raise awareness this National Carers Week by inviting workmates, friends and family to an event to raise awareness of the diversity of carers and caring roles in Victoria.
From a simple cup of coffee at a local café to a daytrip somewhere fun, a shared meal or a movie event, there are so many ways you can show carers that your group or organisation cares. You may also want to explore organising a morning tea or a lunch and learn session.
If you are looking for resources, we have posters, social media tiles and an informative self-guided presentation will be made available to download from this page.
Are you hosting and event for carers? Submit any free public events and we will add them to our events for carers page.
If you’d like to help spread the word about National Carers Week with your support groups, workplace, organisation, or on your personal social media, we invite you to explore and download the resources below.
Marketing assets and collateral
We have created these assets and collateral for you to download and use to help us raise awareness of National Carers Week and the important contributions of carers.
Share key messages and information with your network, and encourage everyone to be active and engaged and #NCW25 #CarersVictoria #CareforaCarer
Download one of the templates relevant to your events. Use the provided space to add details of your National Carers Week activity or event.
We have written some content for social media posts for you to use. Alternatively, follow Carers Victoria on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram and share our posts and events for National Carers Week on your own social media page.
Post 1: Awareness
Over three-quarters of a million Victorians are unpaid carers.
They’re everyday people who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends with a disability, mental illness, substance addiction, chronic health issue or an older person with care needs. They’re parents, children, partners, other relatives and friends who assist with a variety of daily activities.
There’s at least a 1 in 10 chance that you are, know or will be a carer. Join Carers Victoria this National Carers Week 12-18 October 2025 to recognise , celebrate and care for these incredible people!
#NCW25 #CarersVictoria #CareForACarer
Post 2: Event awareness
National Carers Week 2025 will be held from 12–18 October, a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of unpaid carers in our community.
This year, Carers Victoria is encouraging everyone to take action—whether big or small—to show support and care for a carer. With over 750,000 unpaid carers in Victoria, chances are you are, know, or will be one.
As part of the celebrations, we’ll be hosting a (morning tea/get-together/workshop) to honour and thank the unpaid carers who make a difference every day.
Event details:
Date:
Time:
Venue:
It’s not too late to show your care for carers in the community. Find ideas, resources and ways to get involved at carersvictoria.org.au/carersweek
#NCW25 #CarersVictoria #CareForACarer
Post 3: Engagement
This National Carers Week, we are proud to support Carers Victoria call to care for carers in our community.
In Victoria, more than 1 in every 10 people provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental illness, chronic or terminal illness or an older person with care needs. Which means it’s pretty likely that you are, know, or will be one!
Unsure how to support unpaid carers? Show your support by extending a helping hand or by simply being there for them or go bigger by:
For more tips and resources visit carersvictoria.org.au/carersweek
#NCW25 #CarersVictoria #CareForACarer
POST 4: Action
With more than three quarters of a million unpaid carers in Victoria, there’s at least a 1 in 10 chance that you are, know or will be a carer at some point in your life.
This National Carers Week, Carers Victoria want to encourage everyone to recognise and care for the carers in your community. Reach out to a carer you know and show them you care.
There are so many little things you can do to today to make their life a little easier.
For more tips and resources visit carersvictoria.org.au/carersweek
#NCW25 #CarersVictoria #CareForACarer
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National Carers Week is just around the corner! In the week 12-18 October 2025 Carers Victoria is asking everyone in our community — from individuals to organisations and government — to make time to Care for a Carer through sometimes small, but always powerful, actions.
Over three quarters of a million Victorians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental illness, chronic or terminal illness or an older person with care needs. Which means there is a 1 in 10 chance that you are, know, or will be one!
Let’s all celebrate and recognise Victoria’ unpaid carers. Reach out to a carer you know and show them you care. There are so many little things you can do to today to make their life a little easier.
For more tips and resources visit carersvictoria.org.au/carersweek
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