Carer Support Group Activity Grants are offered exclusively to Carer Support Groups who are members of Carers Victoria’s Carer Support Group Community.
The grant provides funds for selected Carer Support Groups to enjoy a special celebration during National Carers Week from Sunday 11 - Saturday 17 October 2026. National Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the 3 million carers in our community and the vital role caring families play.
National Carers Week activities can be tailored to each group, for example, activities may include a shared morning tea or meal, art and craft activity, an outing to a special location or event or an information session. We ask that National Carers Week activities are well promoted and open to local carers.
Grants funding is between $250 and $750 and is allocated based on event details and subject to availability.
Please refer to the Carer Support Group Activity Grant Funding Guidelines for further information.
Applications are by invitation to members of Carers Victoria’s Carer Support Group Community. Please note, if you facilitate more than one Carer Support Group, you can apply for multiple grants as long as all your groups are individually Carers Victoria Carer Support Group Community members. Please email us if you wish to discuss your group’s eligibility and how to apply.
Please note, due to limited funds we cannot guarantee all grant applications will be successful.
Timelines Applications open | Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
Applications close | Tuesday 18 August 2026 |
Applications notified and financial details requested | Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Financial details due | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Funds deposited | Friday 11 September 2026 |
Submit details of National Carers Week Event for publication | Friday 18 September 2026 |
National Carers Week 2026 | Sunday 11 - Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Carer Support Group Activity Grant Report form due | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
National Carers Week recognises the 3 million carers in Australia, acknowledging the essential role they play in our community. This year Victoria is calling on our community to ‘Carer for a Carer’. We encourage you to spread the word about National Carers Week with your group and broader networks. We have created assets and collateral for you to download and use to help us raise awareness of National Carers Week and the important contributions of carers.
If you have any questions regarding the Carer Support Group Activity Grants, please don’t hesitate to email our grants team.
