Carers Victoria
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About
Carers provide care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail aged.
We work closely with government and other support organisations to improve the lives of caring families throughout Victoria. - Areas Of Interest Carers
Answers contributed by Carers Victoria
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What is a carer?
This is a great question! Sometimes there can be confusion because there are so many terms and definitions, but here is our simple answer: A carer is anyone who provides unpaid care and support to ... read more -
Do carers receive an allowance??
This is a tricky one to answer, because the answer is: it depends! Some carers receive the Carer Allowance, which is a payment to help with the costs of caring. The Carer Allowance is not ... read more -
How do I care for someone with cancer?
Each person's post-diagnosis journey is different, and individual to them. Sometimes the person who has been diagnosed just needs to know you're there for them - sometimes they will need more hands-on help. One of ... read more -
What can I do to ensure I don’t become emotionally drained from being a carer?
First of all, congratulations on making your own wellbeing a priority! Too often carers let their own health fall by the wayside; think about how, on airplanes, they advise you to fit your own oxygen ... read more -
How many carers are there in Australia? I’m interested to know how many other people in Australia have assumed the role of a carer.
Hi there! The most recent figures show that there are around 2.6 million carers in Australia. More than 770,000 of these people are primary carers (they take on the majority of care responsibilities), and around ... read more
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