Help and advice

Carers, the people they care for and their families are at the centre of everything we do. We support carers with advice, information, education and advocacy.

Who is a carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and/or friends.

Statewide Carer Advisory Service

Personalised 1:1 assistance across all care sectors.

Young carers

Many young carers are unidentified. This can be for numerous reasons whether it is because young carers don’t identify with the label “young carer” or family members, teachers, and other service providers aren’t familiar with the signs of being a young carer.

Employment and caring

Employment and caring Support for returning to workCaregivers frequently step away from their careers to provide dedicated care for a friend or family member. Transitioning back into the workforce after […]

Programs to support you

We deliver education sessions for individual carers and groups.

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Your rights

You have rights in relation to the services and supports provided for you and so does the person you care for.

Need assistance now?

Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, our Carer Advisory Service is the only place in Victoria for free, personalised 1:1 support information across all care sectors.

1800 514 845

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Carers Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our offices are located, the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land and waters. Sovereignty was never ceded.