Carers can access a range of support service, financial assistance and benefits to help ease the cost of caregiving. This includes discounts from businesses and government programs designed specifically for carers.
If you need help understanding or accessing these benefits, please contact the Carer Advisory Service on 1800 514 845 (Monday to Friday 9 am - 5pm) or complete the enquiry form.
The National Assistance Card is a personalised card to assist people with disabilities to navigate their communities with greater confidence and ease.
Eligible concession card holders can have 50 per cent deducted automatically from their water bill.
Extended Families’ Carer’s Rebalance Wellbeing and Respite program is designed to support the needs of carers in Victoria.
Principal place of residence exemption for land tax where the owner has lost the ability to live independently.
The Victorian State Government’s Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) makes transport more accessible and affordable for people with a severe disability.
Companion Card promotes the rights of people with a disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at events and venues. Companion card is a National program administered by the state you live in.
List of support available for housing from the Victorian Government and other organisations.
