Support Resources

Carers Victoria

Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers

in Victoria.   

Carers Gateway

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

Carers Collective - A free local carer peer support group in Nillumbik and the northeast, made for carers, by carers. 

Family Relationship Support for Carers (FRSC)

FRSC can arrange a number of FREE counselling sessions to assist individuals, couples and families to work through issues connected to their caring role. Future planning forums help carers and families to make decisions for the future of the person they are caring for. FRSC also facilitate forums regarding skill development, self-care and other education topics for the carers, so that they may continue their role to support their family member with a disability (including intellectual, physical, neurological, Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injury, mental illness and sensory). 

North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect

North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect provide warm and welcoming spaces for family, carers, and supporters of people living with mental health or substance use concerns. 

Things you can expect from this new service include:

• A greeting from a peer worker with lived experience of being a carer to a family member with mental illness
• Information and resources tailored for carers
• Practical support and financial assistance
• Family counselling education sessions and group programs

Location: Suite 3/50 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe
Phone: 8850 4150
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Want to go to somewhere closer to home? 

The North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect team are available in Eltham every week.
Where:  Eltham healthAbility –917 Main Road, Eltham
When:  Fridays 9am-5pm

Find out more on the North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect website.

Family Relationships Support for Carers

Family Relationship Support for Carers (FRSC) is a Victorian State-Wide Service that offers specialised support to families caring for someone with a disability. This programs offers:

• Counselling services
• Family mediation
• Community Education
• Wills & Estate and Future Planning forums

Find out more:
Family Relationship Support for Carers (FRSC) - EACH

Jobs Victoria

• Jobs Victoria Career Counsellors - Jobs Victoria Career Counsellors provide guidance to people who are looking for work or seeking a career change.
• Jobs Victoria Mentors - Jobs Victoria Mentors help people to become work-ready and find a job that suits them, they also connect employers with local candidates.

Melbourne Polytechnic Skills and Job Centre – the centre provides expert advice on training and employment opportunities.  The centre is a community resource, funded by the state government. Our staff support people with their careers and match industry with skilled employees. Anybody can make an appointment to meet with our experienced advisors. There are no eligibility requirements. Contact them here.

Are you a carer?

1 in every 11 carers in Victoria are under 25.

Like other carers, young carers often take on a range of responsibilities. This might include shopping, cooking, assisting with mobility, assisting with bathing or toileting, or social and emotional support among many other things.

If you are a carer, our Carers Hub is here to help. Contact us on 

Phone:  9433 3744
Email: info.livinglearning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

All of our Living & Learning Hubs are Carer Friendly Places, meaning our team is a welcoming and safe place for carers to come and talk about their situation.