What you need to know
We are committed to ensuring all carers feel recognised and supported in their caring role
Australia has over 2.7 million unpaid carers, which accounts for 12% of the population. Actually 15% of the Moonee Valley population – we have more than 14,600 unpaid carers (Census 2021).
Carers are people who provide unpaid emotional, social and/or financial support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail due to age.
Read more carer stories
Meet your local carer Arissa (pdf)
I care for my mother Meet your local carer Jenny (pdf)
I care for my wife Meet your local carer David (pdf)
I care for my brother Meet your local carer Kristian (pdf)
Contact Us
For more information please contact the MVCC via email council@mvcc.vic.gov.au or telephone 9243 8888