Carers Collective

Do you live or work in Nillumbik (and surrounds) and provide unpaid care and support to a loved one with a disability, mental illness, chronic health issue or age-related condition? 

We welcome all types of carers that provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends with a disability, developmental delay, mental illness, chronic health issue or age-related conditions.

The Collective began earlier in 2021, during covid times, and has hosted most events online, as we open up, we will be running a mixture of online and in person events across the Nillumbik region, including;

• Regular online and in-person peer support groups
• Health & wellbeing activities such as meditation, yoga and walking groups.
• Health & wellbeing activities such as meditation, yoga and walking groups.
• Educational workshops to upskill or discover a new passion
• Inspiring guest speakers
• Recreational and social events such as brunch get togethers, farm visits etc.  
• Safe online space in a closed member only Facebook group

Carer Support Groups

• New Circle - connecting parents of children with disabilities and additional needs
• Connect Care - focuses on senior carers and those who have been carers, who support people with illnesses that come with ageing such as dementia.
• Rise Up - an uplifting support group for those caring for someone with a mental illness 
• Stay tuned for more/let us know if you want to create a new sub group!

Location

At various locations across Nillumbik,  137 Everleigh Dr,  Diamond Creek 3089  View map

-37.6593624,145.1577187

137 Everleigh Dr , Diamond Creek 3089

At various locations across Nillumbik

137 Everleigh Dr , Diamond Creek 3089

Carers Collective