Carers Victoria

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Carers Victoria is the peak body for unpaid carers, representing, supporting and advocating on behalf of all Victorians who care for a family member or friend with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, or age-related care needs. Carers Victoria's core business is:

- Carer advocacy and representation
- Research and policy development
- Carer services and programs
- Education and training
- Influencing change in theservices and institutions that support carers

Julie gets a nice discount on her council rates. Can you get the same discount? If you hold a pensioner concession card ...
31/08/2026

Julie gets a nice discount on her council rates. Can you get the same discount?

If you hold a pensioner concession card or Veterans' Affairs Gold Card and you're a homeowner, you can apply for the same discount on your rates.

It’s called Municipal Rates Concession.

Find out more on the Carers Victoria 'Benefits, concessions' page, and search ‘rates’. https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/benefits/?query=rates

Carers Victoria, guiding more carers towards benefits and concessions.

What if nothing changes?What if carers are still struggling with rising costs?What if support continues to come too late...
27/08/2026

What if nothing changes?

What if carers are still struggling with rising costs?

What if support continues to come too late?

What if carers are still left to navigate the system on their own?

We speak with carers every day, and you have told us exactly what needs to change.

Now it's time to make sure decision-makers hear it too.

This election, we're asking you to spend two minutes showing up for carers.

Send a message to your local MP today and help make sure carers remain a priority:
https://vic-election-2026.good.do/carers-count/contact/

We've made it easy with a pre-written message you can personalise and send in minutes.

There are over 200,000 unpaid carers in throughout Regional Victoria – people providing vital support to family members ...
26/08/2026

There are over 200,000 unpaid carers in throughout Regional Victoria – people providing vital support to family members and friends everyday.

If you support a family member or friend with disability, illness, mental health challenges or age-related needs – you’re a carer.

To help support more carers across Victoria we are expanding our Roving Respite program, bringing this special event to Portland in September. Join Carers Victoria for:
💁 Practical information sessions
ℹ️ A local service provider expo
💝Creative wellbeing activities
🥗 A FREE meal and social connection
🎁Door prizes and giveaways on the day

Come for the whole day or drop in to the sessions that suit you.

Roving Respite brings carers together locally to connect, build confidence and access support in one welcoming space.

📌Portland Golf Club
📅Tuesday, 8 September 2026 9:30am to 4:00pm
😁FREE!
🎫REGISTER NOW: https://ow.ly/zsrf50ZyO9q

Funded by the Victorian Government, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

What happens when caring ends?Researchers from UNSW Sydney, Deakin University, and University of Melbourne are conductin...
25/08/2026

What happens when caring ends?

Researchers from UNSW Sydney, Deakin University, and University of Melbourne are conducting a broader research study on understanding and supporting informal caring trajectories.

They want to speak with people whose care has ended, also known as former carers. This includes a range of circumstances. For example, the care recipient/s you looked after no longer require caring, or you are not willing to/no longer in the position to perform caring activities.

If this relates to your own experiences, or someone you know the researchers would like to hear from you.

Visit the UNSW Sydney website for more information and to register your interest to participate. https://ow.ly/6o6B50ZAiSX

25/08/2026

Caring for someone? Take a day for you.

If you support a family member or friend with disability, illness, mental health challenges or age-related needs – you’re a carer.

Roving Respite is a free event just for you.

📌Yarraville
📌Portland
📌Horsham
📌Leongatha

Join us for practical sessions, wellbeing activities, a local service provider expo, morning tea and lunch (at no cost) plus giveaways and prizes on the day.

With more events in the pipeline! Learn more about our Roving Respite program here: https://ow.ly/rHeT50ZyOEh

Roving Respite is funded by the Victorian Government, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

If you live in or near Cobden, Yarraville, or Portland, here are some FREE events not to miss! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Yarraville Roving Re...
25/08/2026

If you live in or near Cobden, Yarraville, or Portland, here are some FREE events not to miss!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Yarraville Roving Respite September 1
😋Cobden carers lunch September 16
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Portland Roving Respite September 8

Register now!

Got to our webpage and search the location. https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/events/category/carers/

A big thank you from us to equity trustees for shining a light on some of the work we do with our Young Carer Scholarshi...
24/08/2026

A big thank you from us to equity trustees for shining a light on some of the work we do with our Young Carer Scholarships.

Young carers are juggling their caring responsibilities before and after school while often experiencing significant financial strain. Many miss out on the ordinary rhythms of childhood – afternoon sports or simply hanging out with friends.

For almost two decades, Carers Victoria has offered the Young Carers Scholarship to support wellbeing, independence and peer connection.

“These scholarships focus on giving the young person agency to identify what they need that’s really going to benefit them,” says Tamara Pierce of Carers Victoria. “This is about the young carer doing something for themselves.”

This year, saw a huge 54% increase in demand for Young Carer Scholarships and we are proud to have Scholarships to 208 young carers in Secondary School across Victoria.

📖 read more https://ow.ly/pn3A50Zt2S4

Did you know you may be eligible for a saving of 50% off your water bill and sewerage charges?If you have a Pensioner Co...
23/08/2026

Did you know you may be eligible for a saving of 50% off your water bill and sewerage charges?

If you have a Pensioner Concession Card, a Health Care Card, or a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card, you can apply for this Government incentive.

Find out more on our Benefits and Concessions page. https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/benefits/water-and-sewerage-concession/

Carers Victoria, guiding more carers towards benefits and concessions.

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1/485 La Trobe Street
Melbourne, VIC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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