National Carers Week (12 October - 18 October 2025) is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about those who provide care and support to a family member or friend. 

In 2021, there were 4398 carers in Whitehorse aged over 65 years, providing unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness, or old age.  

Anyone can become a carer, at anytime. The Carer Wellbeing Survey found carers who had good access to support had healthy levels of wellbeing compared to those who had no or limited access to help. Below are some ideas of how you can help a carer today:

• Check in regularly 
• Offer a break 
• Acknowledge and appreciate 
• Initiate support – ask them how you can help 
• Encourage self-care  

How to access support if you are a carer

Whitehorse Carer Information Hub This hub offers information about services that can work with you to support your health and wellbeing as well as support you in your role as a carer. 

Carer Gateway is a national program funded by the Australian Government that offers a free range of short-term services to help carers manage their caring role and improve their wellbeing.  

Carers Victoria represents and provides support to carers in Victoria