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!