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SUMMARY:Colac Brunch for Unpaid Carers
DESCRIPTION:Do you live in Colac or surrounding area? \nJoin our free Colac Carers Brunch event! \nEnjoy relaxed ‘me-time’ at the beautiful Lake View Café with other carers\, the perfect setting to take a well-deserved pause. \nLocation \nLake View Cafe Colac \n1 Fyans St\, Colac VIC 3250 \nDate and Time \nFriday\, 29 May 2026\, 10:00am to 12:00pm \nAbout this event \nThis is a chance to step away from the daily routine\, enjoy a delicious brunch overlooking the water\, and connect with other carers in a calm and supportive space. Whether you’re looking to meet others who understand your journey\, have a quiet moment for yourself\, or learn more about supports available in your community\, this morning is for you. \nOur Carers Brunches are all about connection\, conversation and creating a space where you feel seen\, valued\, and supported\, all while enjoying good food and great company. \nWe would love to see you there! \nWho can attend \nThis event is designed for carers who live in the Barwon Region. \nPlease note \nEvent is free\, however registration is essential.
URL:https://carersvictoria.org.au/event/colac-brunch-for-unpaid-carers/
LOCATION:Lake View Cafe Colac\, Fyans Street 1\, Colac\, VIC\, 3250\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Greater Shepparton Carers Lunch & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some great food and connect with fellow carers.\n\n\nGreater Shepparton Carers Lunch & Mingle \nCarers Victoria invites you to attend our free carer lunch event for some well-deserved timeout and an opportunity to connect with other carers. \nLocation \nBill & Beats \n106A McLennan St\, Mooroopna VIC 3629 \nDate and Time \nWednesday\, 10 June 2026\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm \nAbout this event \nJoin us for a relaxed lunch to connect with other local carers\, share experiences\, and learn about supports available in your community. \nYou’ll have the chance to hear about Carers Victoria’s programs\, services\, and supports\, and share experiences with others who understand your caring role. \nOur invited guests include: \n\nFamilyCare (part of the Victorian Carer Gateway consortium)\nMental Health Wellbeing Connect – Shepparton\n\nThey’ll be available for informal chats\, happy to answer questions and share information about the programs\, supports\, and activities they offer to carers. \nWho can attend \nThis event is designed for carers who live in Shepparton and surrounding areas. \nPlease note \nEvent is free\, however registration is essential.
URL:https://carersvictoria.org.au/event/greater-shepparton-carers-lunch-mingle/
LOCATION:Bill & Beats\, McLennan Street 106A\, Mooroopna\, VIC\, 3629\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for Carers
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SUMMARY:Greater Bendigo Carers Lunch & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Carers Victoria invites you to a free Carer Lunch & Mingle\n\n\nGreater Bendigo Carers Lunch & Mingle \nCarers Victoria invites you to attend our free carer lunch event for some well-deserved timeout and an opportunity to connect with other carers. \nLocation \nQuality Lakeside Hotel \n286 Napier St\, Bendigo VIC 3550 \nDate and Time \nWednesday\, 17 June 2026\, 12:00pm to 2:00pm \nAbout this event \nJoin us for a relaxed lunch to connect with other local carers\, share experiences\, and learn about supports available in your community. \nYou’ll have the chance to hear about Carers Victoria’s programs\, services\, and supports\, and share experiences with others who understand your caring role. \nOur invited guests include: \n\nBendigo Health Carer Support Team (part of the Victorian Carer Gateway consortium)\nLoddon Mallee Mental Health Wellbeing Connect\n\nThey’ll be available for informal chats\, happy to answer questions and share information about the programs\, supports\, and activities they offer to carers. \nWho can attend \nThis event is designed for carers who live in Bendigo and surrounding areas. \nPlease note \nEvent is free\, however registration is essential.
URL:https://carersvictoria.org.au/event/greater-bendigo-carers-lunch-mingle/
LOCATION:Quality Hotel Lakeside\, Napier Street 286\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for Carers
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SUMMARY:Ballarat  Carers Lunch & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some great food and connect with fellow carers.\n\n\nBallarat Carers Lunch & Mingle \nCarers Victoria invites you to attend our free carer lunch event for some well-deserved timeout and an opportunity to connect with other carers. \nLocation \nKryal Castle \n121 Forbes Rd\, Leigh Creek VIC 3352 \nDate and Time \nWednesday\, 17 June 2026 \n12pm-2pm \nAbout this event \nThis event held within the beautiful Kryal Castle\, is about giving carers an opportunity to take a moment\, meet other carers within the local area and share stories over a delicious meal. \nSome Medieval entertainment will have you on your feet laughing and making new connections. \nAfter lunch\, why not stay a bit longer and enjoy all the Castle grounds has to offer. \nWho can attend \nThis event is designed for carers who live in Ballarat and surrounding areas. \nPlease note \nEvent is free\, however registration is essential.
URL:https://carersvictoria.org.au/event/ballarat-carers-lunch-mingle/
LOCATION:Kryal Castle\, 121 Forbes Road\, Leigh Creek\, VIC\, 3352\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for Carers
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SUMMARY:Carers Ask an Expert: Understand changes to Aged Care Services & Supports
DESCRIPTION:A FREE online Webinar for carers by Carers Victoria in partnership with Better Place Australia.\n\n\nCarers Ask an Expert – Supporting Carers to understand the changes to Aged Care Services and Supports\nCome along and learn more about the reform changes and how to navigate aged care.\nAbout this event\nJoin Rachael Kimber – Carers Victoria and Sacha Cahill– Better Place Australia to hear about some of the important changes to aged care and have your questions answered regarding how to navigate some of these changes. \nAs a Carers Victoria Practice Leader for Service Delivery and overseeing the respite program\, Rachael Kimber supports carers to begin accessing services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) while waiting for Support at Home to become available. As a Care Finder\, Sasha has helped many carers to navigate services through to the Support at Home Program. \nThrough their experiences and knowledge\, they will discuss these topics: \n\nThe process of accessing Aged Care Services\n\n\nBecoming a registered supporter\n\n\nDifference between the Commonwealth Support Program and Support at Home Program\n\n\nWhat are the waiting times to receive an assessment and access services\n\n\nWhat does co contribution mean\n\n\nAccessing financial support\n\n\nWho can support carers through this process.\n\nYou will have the option to submit a question at the time of registration. The guest speaker will also respond to as many live questions as possible during the session. \nAbout the presenters\nSacha Cahill \nSacha has a background in Occupational Therapy (OT)\, and she has worked both in acute medical settings and in the community as an OT. She has also worked at Vision Australia\, supporting clients who are blind or have low vision. In all of these roles she observed how challenging it can be to navigate the aged care system\, and access vital supports. Sacha then worked as a co-ordinator for Veteran Home Care\, supporting veterans and their carers to access both veteran specific supports\, and also to understand My Aged Care. Sacha now works as a care finder\, and supports vulnerable and marginalized people to navigate My Aged Care. She is well versed in the changes since November 1 2025\, and has been working through various challenges relating to the change to assessments\, and the implementation of Support at Home. \nRachael Kimber \nAt Carers Victoria\, Rachael Kimber serves as the Practice Leader for Service Delivery and Innovation\, overseeing both the respite and mental health carer peer worker programs. Her experience spans a wide range of roles across government and community services\, with a particular focus on aged care. Rachael is genuinely passionate about working alongside communities\, especially carers to create services and opportunities that help people live and age well. Most recently\, she developed in partnership Carers Victoria’s group respite program for older people\, offering carers much-needed and meaningful breaks. \nWho can attend\nThis session is open to all carers and their family members who would like to know more about understanding the changes to Aged Care Services and Supports. \nLocation\nThis is an online event. A link will be provided upon registration. \nRegistration\nFree event but registration essential. \n\n\nTechnology\nThis online event will be held as a Webinar on MS Teams. \nPlease note\nDue to the private/sensitive nature of individual situations\, the guest speaker cannot answer questions about specific cases in this forum.
URL:https://carersvictoria.org.au/event/carers-ask-an-expert-understand-changes-to-aged-care-services-supports/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Dementia,Disability,Events for Carers,General
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260622T120000
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SUMMARY:Ararat Carers Lunch & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some great food and connect with fellow carers.\n\n\nArarat Carers Lunch & Mingle \nCarers Victoria invites you to attend our free carer lunch event for some well-deserved timeout and an opportunity to connect with other carers. \nLocation \nVines Cafe & Bar \n74 Barkly St\, Ararat VIC 3377 \nDate and Time \nMonday\, 22 June 2026 \n12pm-2pm \nAbout this event \nCarers Victoria warmly invites you to enjoy a complimentary catered lunch – an opportunity to take some well-deserved time out\, relax and connect with others who understand your journey. \nJoin us in the heart of Ararat at Vines Cafe & Bar for a relaxed and welcoming lunch dedicated to our wonderful carers. Enjoy a creative canvas session where you can explore fun and interesting techniques as you create your very own masterpiece! \nA hearty three-course meal will follow as we relax\, laugh and connect with others. \nWho can attend \nThis event is designed for carers who live in Ararat and surrounding areas. \nPlease note \nEvent is free\, however registration is essential.
URL:https://carersvictoria.org.au/event/ararat-carers-lunch-mingle/
LOCATION:Vines Cafe & Bar\, 74 Barkly Street\, Ararat\, VIC\, 3377\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for Carers
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