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Carers Victoria

Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for unpaid carers, representing and helping to equip all Victorians who provide care for someone with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, or age-related care needs.

Vision and mission

That all unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported.

How Carers Victoria can help

Their advisory line provides personalised assistance to help carers access support and advice to help navigate the various systems of support in Victoria.

Their carer-facing staff are highly qualified social workers and counsellors. They know the carer experience intimately and have years of practice navigating carer systems, payments and services at the state and federal level.

Carers will be connected to formal supports, community events, support groups and respite opportunities.

Information / help lines

  • Call 1800 514 845 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

Programs, apps and tools

  • Calendar for Carers Find events for carers, wherever you live in Victoria and whoever you care for, you can find an event to help you learn, connect or simply take a break.
  • Carer support group directory There are hundreds of carer support groups across Victoria. Some aim to support carers in a local areas, others are set up to support people with specific care needs or interests. Search our directory to find a group to suit you

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Carers Victoria.

Last reviewed: May 2025

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