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Contact Us if you would like to help facilitating a Carer Support Group.

Do you facilitate a carer support group? Join Carers Victoria Community of Practice Program

A FREE session program for Volunteer/Unpaid Carer Facilitators of Support Groups by Carers Victoria. We work closely with Carer Support Group facilitators and know that you want practical skills and ongoing opportunities to connect with your peers.

We have established a Community of Practice program, by creating a safe space where volunteers or unpaid facilitators of carer support groups can connect and share. Participants are encouraged to come along to every session, to build this community of facilitators.

 

Carer Support Group

2025 Session Details:

  • Wednesday 13 August, 2025: REGISTER HERE
    Establishing boundaries and responding to conflict when it occurs. 

  • Wednesday 15 October, 2025: REGISTER HERE
    Sharing the load, planning ahead and facilitator self-care.

Carer Support Groups connect carers who understand each other’s experiences and needs.

These practical resources for Facilitators on establishing and growing Carer Support Groups answer key questions on setting up and running groups.

For more ideas and tips see the Further Reading section for resources covering more on group dynamics, managing communication and conflict, group membership and tips on running successful support group meetings.

  • Why Start a Carer Support Group?
  • Who is the Group for?
  • Define the Purpose of the Group

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  • Types or Modes of Groups
  • Activity Based
  • Face-To-Face Meetings
  • Online

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  • Core Principles
  • Managing the Group
  • Facilitator's Role
  • Qualities of a Facilitator
  • Who is in Your Team?
  • Managing Boundaries
  • Managing Conflict

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  • Attracting Members
  • Retaining Members
  • Succession Planning
  • Succession Planning Templates

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Learn more
  • Registering and Incorporating a Group
  • Terms of Reference
  • Committee Roles
  • Fundraising
  • Donations
  • Sponsorship
  • Registering for an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Insurance
  • Where to Apply for Grants and Funding

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  • Examples of Successful Grant Applications
  • Evidence to Support a Grant Application

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  • Australian Resources
  • International Resources

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Join Victoria’s carer community!

Membership is free and benefits include exclusive invitations to carer events, workshops and programs, as well as special member offers and discounts on goods and services.
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