Carer Support Groups

Carer Support groups are made up of people with common needs and experiences.

Carer Support Groups share experiences and knowledge, and provide support in emotional, social and practical ways.

For example:

Emotional support – you may find it a relief to talk things over with people who understand the pressures of caring but are independent of the person you care for or your family.
Practical information, tips and resources – most support groups share information about local services and supports, medical treatments and research, or tips to help you in your caring role.
New friends and social connection – many carers find that the demands of caring make it difficult to keep in touch with friends and family. Regularly getting out to a support group can expand your social circle and help you feel less alone.

Carers Victoria Carer Support Group Directory

The Carers Victoria Carer Support Group Directory lists support groups across Victoria. Search for a group near you by postcode or filter your search for a group for specific types of carers or carers of people with specific needs.

Starting and Managing a Carer Support Group

Carers Victoria offers introductory training to facilitating a support group, as well as an ongoing ‘Community of Practice’.

The Carer Support Group Facilitator training is offered to volunteers and unpaid carers who lead a group. There is also a separate training program for people who lead groups as part of their regular employment.

For both unpaid and paid facilitators, Carers Victoria offers opportunities to connect with other facilitators.

Volunteer / Unpaid facilitators – Click here to find upcoming Carer Support Group Facilitator Training or Carer Support Group Communities of Practice for volunteer/unpaid facilitators
Employed / Paid facilitators – Click here to find upcoming Carer Support Group Facilitator Training.

If you have any questions, please contact carernetworks@carersvictoria.org.au

Carer Support Group Facilitator Facebook Group is a vibrant community designed to connect facilitators online. Build your networks, share valuable information, exchange practical tips, and discuss the challenges of facilitating your group and supporting carers. Together, we can inspire, learn, and grow to make a real difference in the lives of those we support. Become part of our network today – Carer Support Group Facilitators Online Community | Facebook

Facilitators that work for an organisation and facilitate groups or peer networks as part of their employment may like to join our facilitator network.

Click here to express interest

Carers Victoria invites Carer Support Groups in Victoria to join our free Carer Support Group Membership and Directory.

As a Carers Victoria Carer Support Group member, you get access to the following benefits:

Stay informed with our regular eBulletin containing important carer issues, events and stories
Exclusive invitations to Carers Victoria events
The opportunity to promote your group via our online Carers Support Group Directory
Free digital access to the Australian Carers Guide magazine
Access to opportunities to champion for change through consultations, focus groups and research.
If you have any questions regarding Carer Support Groups, please don’t hesitate to contact us at carernetworks@carersvictoria.org.au

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