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Carers

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.

We are committed to ensuring all carers feel recognised and supported in their caring role

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Programs and activities

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Council's carers programs

Local activities for carers

Resources for carers

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Services and support

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Carer Gateway

Support for Carers Program

Carers Victoria

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Download the Free screen reader app NV Access. The Australian made NVDA screen reader app is free to download, doesn't need internet access to use and is available in multiple languages.

Our Moonee Valley carers

Meet Jodie
– I care for my sister
Carers Thank You Event
- Karen and Lauren
Carers Thank You Event
- Joanne and Andrew

Watch more stories of our carer on YoutTube

Read more carer stories

Meet your local carer Arissa (PDF, 228KB)

I care for my mother Meet your local carer Jenny (PDF, 76KB)

I care for my wife Meet your local carer David (PDF, 230KB)

I care for my brother Meet your local carer Kristian (PDF, 151KB)