The Support for Carers Program supports carers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse  (CALD) communities by providing information, advice, breaks and other tailored services to assist them in their caring role.

The Support for Carers Program provides services for people who care for people with a disability, mental illness, or who require physical support. Our program allows carers to take time away to complete their personal day-to-day tasks. Our program is designed to give carers the time and support they need to maintain their own wellbeing in addition to the person they are caring for.

The Support for Carers Program includes:

• 20 hours of carer support per financial year
• Additional 20 hours (after assessment) if you need more help
• A trained support worker to care for your loved one while you take a break
• Option to use hours at our Respite Centre on Saturdays
• Flexibility – use the hours you need
• Available 9.00am – 5.00pm (with limited flexibility outside these hours)
• Experienced, trained staff providing respectful and culturally sensitive care
  • Assistance with personal hygiene
  • Companionship for your loved one
  • Taking them out for shopping, appointments, or social activities
  • Does not include overnight stays and Domestic Assistance like cleaning or gardening services

Who can join?

You can join our program is you are supporting someone who is frail aged or someone with a disability, medical condition, mental illness, or dementia, and live in one of the areas below:

• City of Greater Dandenong
• City of Casey
• City of Kingston
• City of Monash
• Cardinia Shire Council

The Support for Carers program is funded by the Victorian Government through the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

• Link to the Victorian Support for Carers Program: https://www.vic.gov.au/support-carers-program
• Link to the Victorian Carer Card: https://www.carercard.vic.gov.au/