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Carer programs and activities
See what help, activities and services are available for carers in our area.
We are committed to ensuring all carers feel recognised and supported in their caring role
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Caring for Carers is our monthly email newsletter. Subscribe and you will receive updates about programs and events for carers in Moonee Valley via email. It's the best way to keep in touch and up-to-date with news and events to help support you as a carer.
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Council's programs for carers
The Lab Program
An innovative respite program for carers of Autistic people aged 10-25 years old.
Programs with the person you support
Respite programs
Moonee Valley City Council has several in-home and community-based respite programs available that can help you take a little break.
For Carers of people who need - Community care services
Find out if you’re eligible by contacting us on 9243 8806 or email.
Local Activities for Carers
Carers can find more activities, events and training opportunities listed on:
- Carers Victoria What’s On Calendar(opens in new tab) (tel. 1800 514 845)
- Valley Carers Calendar of Events for local social activities
- Holstep Health - Carer support (tel. 1800 422 737)
Resources for carers
- Carer Gateway(opens in new tab)
- Carers Victoria(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
- Holstep Health(opens in new tab)
- Victorian Carers Card Program (We Care)(opens in new tab)
- Cohealth- For Vietnamese and Chinese carers
- Kinship Carers Victoria(opens in new tab) - grandparents, siblings, other relatives and family friends caring for children
- My Aged Care(opens in new tab) - for older carers
- Tandem(opens in new tab) – for carers of people living with mental illness
- Satellite Foundation(opens in new tab) - young carers of people with mental illness
- Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect(opens in new tab) - a warm and welcoming space for family, carers, kin and supporters of all ages and backgrounds.
- Dementia Australia(opens in new tab) - carers of people living with dementia
- Little Dreamers and Young carers - for all young carers
- Brainlink – carers of people with brain injuries
- Children of Parents with a Mental Illness: for Australian parents, children, families, carers and health professionals.