Local carer supports

Across Victoria there are wellbeing and social events, carer support groups and activities for young carers and siblings.

It’s a good idea to connect with Victorian Government-funded services in your local area. These can also connect you to short-term respite and counselling options. Find out what they offer and sign up for their newsletter so you know what’s available near you.

Across Victoria

Free social and wellbeing carer events across Melbourne and regional Victoria

Local carer support groups

Walks for Carers

Free online exercise programs

Metro

East

Uniting Carer Wellbeing Programs

Interchange Outer East

North

South and southeast

Alfred Health Carer Support Service

Carer Respite and Support Services in Melbourne

West

Carers Victoria

Regional

Ballarat

Grampians Health Ballarat Carer Support Service

Carers Support Program – CatholicCare

Parent Support Groups

Bendigo and Loddon Mallee

Bendigo Health Carer Support Services

Carers Support Program – CatholicCare

Geelong and the southwest

Barwon Health Carer Support

genU Support for Carers

Mpower Inc. Carer Support Services

Gippsland

Latrobe Community Health Service

Grampians

Grampians Community Health

Mildura

Sunraysia Community Health Services

Shepparton

FamilyCare Carer Support Services

Wangaratta and Wodonga

Gateway Health Support for Carers Program

Upper Murray Family Care