Partner with us

It is estimated that unpaid carers contribute the equivalent of $18 billion in value to the Victorian economy, based on the cost of ‘buying’ an equivalent amount of care from the formal sector if the informal care were not supplied. 

This comes at a cost to carers. Our partners play a critical role in supporting our work to improve access to assistance and in advancing the understanding of Victoria’s unpaid carers.

Partner with us to help make a difference. 

Corporate partnerships

Our corporate partners support us both financially through fundraising and donations, and in kind by offering discounts and offer to members of our carer community.

Workplace giving

Workplace giving is a great way for your organisation to support Victoria’s hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers. This program allows employees to make regular donations to Carers Victoria directly from their pre-tax income.

Philanthropic giving

Our philanthropic partners provide funding for carer services, programs, events and initiatives such as the Young Carers Scholarship gives young carers attending secondary school the opportunity to be acknowledged for their contributions to their family and the community.

Fundraising

We think it's great that you have chosen to support Carers Victoria through fundraising, please talk with us about your plans. We can support your efforts with information and resources to advocate for carers as well as access to our Crowd Funding platform.

Key facts and figures

There are over three-quarters of a million carers in Victoria who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic health issue or older person with care needs. 

40%

About 40% of Victorian carers are identified as primary carers, that is a person who provides the most assistance with core activities.

29%

One third of Victoria’s primary carers are providing more than 40 hours of unpaid care per week.

200,000+

More than two thirds of primary carers in Victoria are wormen.

55,000 hours

Of respite, education, events and assistance delivered to carers

7,175 calls answered

By our Carer Advisory Service

209 grants

allocated to 168 Carer Support
Groups, reaching over 3000 carers

37% of carer assistance

Delivered to rural & regional carers

Read more about real carer experiences

Sandra

Sandra’s Story

Over several years, Sandra saw her husband go through many challenges with his health, work, and lack of social connection

Eric

Eric’s Story

Eric cares for his mum who lives with a number of health conditions, which can include needing both of her legs in casts, thus limiting her mobility

Patrick Francis

Patrick’s Story, Sandra’s Poem

Sandra has been caring for her son Patrick in the north-west of Melbourne for many years

Kristen and Dossy

Kristen’s Story

Kristen describes her role as a carer in her Grandma Dossy’s life as precious.

Anthea

Anthea’s Story

My story is unique because I am both an unpaid carer and a person with disabilities, says Anthea

Support our carer community

Your financial contribution will help us provide direct assistance to carers and advance the understanding of Victoria’s unpaid carers.
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