Carers Victoria

Dementia-Friendly Monthly Craft/Coffee Group
2029-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quantin Binnah Community Centre, 61 Thames Boulevard, Werribee, Victoria, 3030, Australia
Do you care for someone living with Dementia or Memory loss?
Time to get Creative !
If you are caring for someone with Dementia or Memory loss
come and connect with others from your local area
on the first Monday of the month.
Enjoy a delicious Morning Tea from Café QB
and try the craft activity on offer
{This group is for both the Carer and the person they care for to enjoy together}
How to sign up for this Social Support Group
{Please Note: You need to be registered with the VMCH Support for Carers Program in order to attend these events}
Get in contact with our Intake Team
on 1300 698 624 between 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
or email hello@vmch.com.au

Monday Meetups for Parents: Carers of Neurodivergent Children
2029-01-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2029-01-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2029-01-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2029-01-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2029-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Victoria
This space was created by and for carers of neurodivergent children, teens, and adults — including carers who are neurodivergent themselves. You’re not alone, and you’re warmly invited to share, listen, ask questions, or simply be here quietly. Whatever feels right for you.
We’re so glad you’re here.

First Monday of the month: free community gathering and empathic listening

Rest of the month: participation is part of the Neuronest membership @ $19 per month

Link to find out more: https://www.samwittenberg.com.au/mondaymeetups

Each week, you’ll experience:​​
*Simple, Effective Practices*
Discover quick techniques to calm and regulate your nervous system, helping you feel more grounded and resilient.​
*Empowering Mindset Principles*
Dive into a key idea to shift your perspective and navigate challenges with more ease.​
*Practical Tools & Resources*
Explore valuable strategies, tips, and tools designed to support both parents and children in their daily lives.​
*Heartfelt Connection*
Join an empathy circle where you’ll feel heard, supported, and uplifted by others who truly understand your journey.
This weekly space is designed to leave you feeling recharged, inspired, and better equipped to thrive in your caregiving role!
𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙.

DisclaimerThis group offers peer support, not coaching, counselling or therapy.We’re here as fellow carers with lived experience — not as professionals.

Ringwood Blokes Event
2029-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Coach Ringwood, 33 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134, Australia
Ringwood Blokes is a relaxed catch up for males who care for autistic kids, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports.
Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
Cost is $32 per person – includes a choice from our selected menu and one hot or cold drink choice (soft drink, wine, pot of beer or hot chocolate, tea or coffee). The menu includes options for (vg) vegan, (agf) available as gluten free, (df) dairy free, (n) contains nuts.
We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
View Event Social Story Here

Dementia-Friendly Social Support Group
2029-01-03 12:30 - 14:30 | Geelong Oz 10-Pin Bowling Centre, 19 Reynolds Road, Belmont, Victoria, 3216, Australia
Do you care for someone living with Dementia or Memory loss?

Time to get your Bowling shoes on !
If you are caring for someone with Dementia or Memory loss
come and connect with others from your local area
on the first Wednesday of the month.
Enjoy a light lunch from Seasons Café
before trying your hand at a game of 10-pin Bowling
at the nearby Oz Tenpin Bowling Alley
{This group is for both the Carer and the person they care for to enjoy together}
How to sign up for this Social Support Group
{Please Note: You need to be registered with the VMCH Support for Carers Program in order to attend these events}
Get in contact with our Intake Team
on 1300 698 624 between 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
or email hello@vmch.com.au

Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa
2029-01-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2029-02-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Chirnside Park Country Club, 68 Kingswood Drive, Chirnside Park, Victoria, 3116, Australia
Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa welcomes all carers!
Whether you’re a familiar face at Different Journeys events or joining us for the first time, we look forward to seeing you at the Chirnside Park Country Club.
Meet other carers and talk to our carer peer support team who all have lived experience.
Ask us about what services and supports are available and together we can explore opportunities in a safe and supported environment. We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
No bookings necessary – free drop in event
View Event Social Story Here

Flourish @ Eltham - Therapeutic Gardening With Melissa
2029-01-04 09:30 - 2029-03-15 13:00, 2029-01-11 09:30 - 2029-03-22 13:00, 2029-01-18 09:30 - 2029-03-29 13:00, 2029-01-25 09:30 - 2029-04-05 12:00, 2029-02-01 09:30 - 2029-04-12 12:00 | Living & Learning Nillumbik – Eltham, 739 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Melbourne, Victoria, 3095, Australia
This program is designed for families and carers.
Grow and care for beautiful and productive gardens by working with nature.
A practical introduction to gardening and growing food in urban and shared community spaces.
Participants will learn how to observe, understand and respond to their garden’s natural systems, building skills that support ongoing, confident gardening.
This fortnightly (every second Thursday) workshop with include 6 different topics and different topic each week.
Session 1 – 16 April 9:30am-1:00pm:
Gardening with nature
Session 2 – 30 April 9:30am-1:00pm:
Soil as the foundation
Session 3 – 14 May 9:30am-1:00pm:
Growing through the seasons
Session 4 – 28 May 9:30am-1:00pm:
From spoil to soil
Session 5 – 11 June 9:30am-1:00pm:
Grow more plants
Session 6 – 25 June 9:30am-1:00pm:
Garden balance and biodiversity
*Lunch included (12:30pm-1:00pm)
Any questions, please contact:
Phone: 8850 4136
Email: chuck.cheng@accesshc.org.au

Carers Cuppa- Noble Park Community Centre
2029-01-04 09:45 - 2029-03-08 11:45, 2029-01-11 09:45 - 2029-03-15 11:45, 2029-01-18 09:45 - 2029-03-22 11:45, 2029-01-25 09:45 - 2029-03-29 11:45, 2029-02-01 09:45 - 2029-04-05 10:45 | Noble Park Community Centre, 44 Memorial Drive, Noble Park, Victoria, 3174, Australia
Introducing Carers Cuppa, a relaxed weekly catch-up for unpaid carers. Come along for a cuppa and a chat, meet others who understand, and take a little time out for you.
Thursdays 9:45am-10:45am

School Can't Parent & Carer Support Group
2029-01-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton St, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
Are you a parent or carer of a young person who experiences challenges with attending school? Would you like to connect with others experiencing this, in an supportive environment?
This group has been created by Castlemaine Community House in recognition of the stress and isolation many local families experience with School Can’t/refusal.
*Childcare available on request

Ringwood Ladies Event
2029-01-04 18:00 - 20:00 | The Coach Ringwood, 33 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134, Australia
Ringwood Ladies is a relaxed catch up for females who care for autistic children, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports.
Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
Your $32 ticket includes a meal and a hot or cold drink.
We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
Social Story PDF: A detailed guide with visuals to show what to expect at the event.

Casey Carers Cuppa
2029-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Casey Carers Cuppa welcomes all carers!
Whether you’re a familiar face at Different Journeys events or joining us for the first time, we look forward to seeing you at the Old Cheese Factory.
Meet other carers and talk to our carer peer support team who all have lived experience.
Ask us about what services and supports are available and together we can explore opportunities in a safe and supported environment.
We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
No bookings necessary – free drop in event
View Event Social Story Here

Springvale Ladies Event
2029-01-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Highways Springvale, Princes Hwy & Corrigan Road, Springvale, Victoria, 3171, Australia
Springvale Ladies is a relaxed catch up for females who care for autistic kids, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports.
Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
Meals are not included but can be purchased for $25 including a drink from our selected set menu.
$25 per person includes:

parma, fish and chips, curry of the day, roast of the day, spaghetti bolognaise.
drink option – a beer, wine or a soft drink.

We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
Here is our Social Story for this event.
These events are proudly supported by Uniting/Carer Gateway.

Bendigo Ladies Event
2029-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry Hotel, 2 Old High Street, Golden Square, Vic, 3555, Australia
Bendigo Ladies is a relaxed catch up for females who care for autistic children, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports.
Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
$20 per person.
We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
Social Story PDF: A detailed guide with visuals to show what to expect at the event.

Springvale Blokes Event
2029-01-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Highways Springvale, Princes Hwy & Corrigan Road, Springvale, Victoria, 3171, Australia
Springvale Blokes is a relaxed catch up for males who care for autistic kids, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports. Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
Meals are not included but can be purchased for $25 including a drink from our selected set menu.
$25 per person includes:

parma, fish and chips, curry of the day, roast of the day, spaghetti bolognaise.
drink option – a beer, wine or a soft drink.

We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
Here is our Social Story for this event.
These events are proudly supported by Uniting/Carer Gateway.

Bendigo Blokes Event
2029-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bendigo Club, 22 Park Street, Strathdale, VIC, 3550, Australia
Bendigo Blokes is a relaxed catch up for males who care for autistic kids, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports. Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
$20 per person – includes parma and drink.
We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
View Event Social Story Here

Lower Plenty Blokes Event
2029-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Lower Plenty Hotel, 4 Main Road, Lower Plenty, Vic, 3093, Australia
Lower Plenty Blokes is a relaxed catch up for males who care for autistic kids, families or partners.
It’s a chance to connect over a meal with others who understand your journey and chat with our carer peer support team, all with lived experience, about available services and supports. Together, we’ll explore opportunities in a safe and supportive environment—and who knows? We might even solve the world’s problems over a drink or two!
$23 per person – includes main and dessert. Main and dessert can be chosen on the evening of the event. Drinks available to purchase at own cost.
Main Options:

Fried or Grilled Fish (GFA)
Chicken Parma/Schnitzel – please note that gravy is now included!
Roast of the Day (GF)
Penne Napoli

Dessert Options:

Pavlova with whipped cream, fruit salad and passionfruit
Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream

We are specialists in the neurodivergent space.
Bookings for this event are necessary.
View Event Social Story Here

Warragul Dementia Support Group
2029-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Victoria
This group of Carers meets regularly on the 4th or last Thursday each month.
Event Details

We invite guest speakers or use online resources to learn more about Dementia and strategies to manage day to day living with dementia for the carers and their care recipients.
Carer Programs can assist with respite so that carers can attend. (Please contact as soon as possible to organise this if required).
Morning tea provided

For more details and assistance for carer respite to allow attendance contact:
Tania Mitchell
Latrobe Community Health Services
Phone: 1800 242 696
Email: tania.mitchell@lchs.com.au

Carers of Ageing Parents Support Group
2029-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Godfrey Street Community House, 9 Godfrey Street, Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204, Australia
Cares of Ageing Parents local get togethers.
Caring for ageing parents is a unique journey. Attending this group provides an opportunity to replenish and spend time with others who share the experience of caring for parents in their later years of their life. It is a supportive space for carers to take time out and connect with others who understand the journey. Share in a nurturing activity and then connect over a cuppa and chat, share experiences and exchange ideas.
