As National Carers Week approaches in October, Victorians are preparing to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of unpaid carers who support those living with illness or disabilities.
With the support of businesses and local councils across the state, Carers Victoria is lighting up key Victorian landmarks in our brand colours of blue, white and red, between October 12-18.
Among these landmarks will be icons such as Flinders Street Station, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and the Bolte Bridge.
Across Victoria, more than 750,000 unpaid carers provide essential physical, emotional, and practical support — often without recognition, financial compensation, or respite.
Their dedication saves billions of dollars in public spending and enriches the lives of those they care for.
Carers Victoria chief executive Judith Abbott said that carers are part of the health system’s backbone.
“Carers are mission-critical to our community, and we will all know one, need one or will be one,” Ms Abbott said.
“But carers often feel unrecognised.
“Carers Victoria wants to change that, and this National Carers Week, we want everyone to Care for a Carer by reaching out to a person they know who is a carer to see how they’re travelling and what you can do to help.”
“Every carer is different, but we need to recognise them and the important work they do.”
As part of recognising carers and creating opportunities for them to connect locally, Carers Victoria has awarded grants to 143 Carer Support Groups right across Victoria.
Ms Abbott said hosting events such as morning teas or just personally reaching out to a carer can help make a world of difference.
More: https://carersvictoria.org.au/carersweek/
