In Victoria, there are more than 750,000 unpaid carers who care for a family member, partner or friend with disability, mental illness, dementia, chronic or terminal illness or age-related support needs.
National Carers Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate carers and the vital role they play in our communities.
This year we’re encouraging all Victorians to consider the ways they can ‘Care for a Carer’ by:
- checking in with carers they know
- offering them a break
- showing you appreciate their role.
Free public transport
Victorian Carer Card holders can enjoy seven days of free public transport throughout Victoria from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2024. This includes travel across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, regional town buses and inter-town buses.
Carers Victoria events
Throughout National Carers Week there are events recognising and celebrating carers across Victoria. Whether you’re a trivia buff or prefer a brunch outing, there’s something for you.
Carers Victoria grants have funded 122 Carer Support Group activities that will be held during Carers Week supported by funding from the Victorian Government. Events include arts and wellness sessions, cooking classes, luncheons with musical performances, morning teas, information sessions, dinners and movies.
To see what events are on near you during National Carers Week visit Carers Victoria.
Carers Victoria is the funded peak body for Victorian carers supporting carers to find and access the support they need.
Light-up Victoria
Key landmarks across Victoria will be lit up in red, white and blue over National Carers Week including:
- AAMI Park – Melbourne – lit up every eventing throughout Carers Week
- Deakin University – Burwood
- Moonee Ponds Clocktower
- Wurdi Baierr Stadium – Torquay
Carer Support Groups
National Carers Week is the perfect time to form a connection with other carers. To search for a group near you, or to see whether your local Carer Support Group is hosting an event for National Carers Week, visit the Carers Victoria Carers Support Group Directory. You can filter your search by postcode, types of carers and carers of people with specific needs.