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
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
