What you need to know
Find out what programs Council offers for local carers, along with local activities and other services and supports available to carers.
Council's Carers Programs
Respite programs
Moonee Valley City Council has several in-home and community-based respite programs available that can help you take a little break.
- Home and Community Care Programs for Young People (HACC-PYP)
- Commonwealth Home Support Package (CHSP)
- Home Care Packages for Seniors
Find out if you’re eligible by contacting us on 9243 8806.
Local Activities for Carers
Keilor East Leisure Centre hosts a weekly walking group:
Mondays at 9.30am (approx. 1 hour).
For more information please contact 9283 6402.
Carers Victoria are now in Moonee Valley - once a week!
Visit us at Wingate Community Centre! A representative from Carers Victoria is at the Wingate Community Centre every Monday 9.00am - 3.00pm.
Supports provided include:
- development of caring role skills
- identification of carer services and information
- enhancement of carer health and wellbeing
- educational Workshops
- counselling focused on the impact of the caring role.
Appointments can be booked at Wingate Community Centre’s reception tel 9376 5244. Alternatively, contact Carers Victoria directly tel. 9396 9500 or email reception@carersvictoria.org.au
Active Pathways
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre hosts a fortnightly early morning walking group:
Wednesdays at 7am, every second week (approximately 1 hour).
For more information please contact Rebecca on 93753411 or visit Heart Foundation Walk
Pathways for Carers
Digital skills group for Greek speaking Carers
Pronia (03) 9388 9998, 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Fridays 11am – 12.30pm
Avondale Library and Learning Centre, 69 Military Road, Avondale Heights 3040
Art Mondo: Art and Dementia
A program for individuals in the early stages of dementia or other cognitive impairment with their support person, being a professional caregiver, adult-child or partner.
Visit Incinerator Gallery activity page for more information.
Carers Cuppa – MOVE Moonee Valley – every second Sunday at Keilor East Leisure Centre
Carers can find more activities, events and training opportunities listed on:
- Carers Victoria What’s On Calendar (tel. 1800 514 845)
- Valley Carers Calendar of Events for local social activities
- Merri Health Carer Services.
Resources for Carers
Cohealth - For Vietnamese and Chinese carers
Kinship Carers Victoria - grandparents, siblings, other relatives and family friends caring for children
My Aged Care - for older carers
Tandem – for carers of people living with mental illness
Dementia Australia - carers of people living with dementia
Little Dreamers - for all young carers
Satellite Foundation - young carers of people with mental illness
Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect - a warm and welcoming space for family, carers, kin and supporters of all ages and backgrounds.
Contact Us
For more information please contact the MVCC via email council@mvcc.vic.gov.au or telephone 9243 8888
