Carer Support
Unpaid carers provide care and support for their partners, friends, family members or other loved ones. They may support a person with a disability, mental illness, chronic illness or medical condition, terminal illness or ageing related support needs.
Carers need good health and well-being to continue their vital roles. The Victorian Support for Carers Program (SCP) in conjunction with the Centre for Participation can assist. Assistance includes:
- Weekly Carer Support group at 10.00 am every Thursday;
- Someone to talk to;
- When simple tasks of meal preparation or gardening become overwhelming – we can help out;
- Financial contribution towards a support worker, small break away; and
- Vouchers to take make life a little bit easier and relieve some of the stresses associated with being a Carer.
Carer Support Group
Would you like to meet with other carers to share your experiences?
The Carer Support Group allows unpaid carers to meet regularly to discuss their caring role, socialise, share information and offer each other support. The group is a way of providing emotional and social support and provides a connection with other carers who may have similar experiences.
Our group is a safe and confidential space to share your story where there is no judgement, only a willingness to support each other.
The facilitator can provide members with information on local services and arrange guest speakers on topics of interest.
Carer Respite
To give the Carer a break our respite services can be provided at home, in a community venue or in the general community. Services are available during weekdays and weekends, and are offered on a regular basis, episodically or intermittently as needed.
Call 5382 5607 and ask to speaker with our Carer Support Team Member.
Is there a fee for this service?
Free service.
Am I eligible for this service?
The group is open to unpaid carers providing care for a family member, friend or neighbour.
