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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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Statewide Carer Advisory Service - Carers Victoria

The Carer Advisory Service is a key part of the support we offer.

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Help & advice - Carers Victoria

Carers, the people they care for and their families are at the centre of everything we do. We support carers through with access to advice and information, education and advocacy.

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Young carers - Carers Victoria

Many young carers are unidentified. This can be for numerous reasons whether it is because young carers don't identify with the label "young carer" or family members, teachers, and other service providers aren't familiar with the signs of being a young carer.

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Our advocacy work - Carers Victoria

We understand current and emerging issues in the care sector, and we work with government, other peak bodies, service providers and private organisations to address these challenges. We make recommendations to improve the lives of carers and the community sector more broadly.

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Carer Support Groups Archive - Carers Victoria

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Employment and caring - Carers Victoria

Employment and caring Support for returning to workCaregivers frequently step away from their careers to provide dedicated care for a friend or family member. Transitioning back into the workforce after […]

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Your rights - Carers Victoria

You have rights in relation to the services and supports provided for you and so does the person you care for.

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Who is a carer? - Carers Victoria

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and/or friends.

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Benefits Archive - Carers Victoria

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