Carers

Carers don’t fit a mould; they come from all walks of life, all cultures and all religions.

It is important for carers to keep in touch with the services, activities and people in their neighbourhood.

Support for carers

Our support for carers program is available to older carers who live in the City of Melbourne, or care for an older person who lives in the City of Melbourne. We offer a range of programs and events including:

• information sessions about health and wellbeing
• monthly walking group and morning tea
• exercise programs (open to general community)
• monthly emails with information and resources

To join any of these programs or to find out more, contact healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 9658 9190. You can also visit Programs and events or download the Out and About Guide to find out what's on.

Caring Cities – engaging older carers in the City of Melbourne

With support from the international City Hub and Network for Gender Equity (CHANGE) Caring Cities program, the City of Melbourne conducted research from June to August 2025 to explore the experiences of older carers through interviews and focus groups. The research identified four key recommendations for government departments, service providers, and community organisations to keep in mind:

1. Older carers in Melbourne are dedicated, resourceful, and loving. Let’s honour their valuable contributions and build on their strengths.  
2. Older carers are eager for connection and community. Let’s offer inclusive and flexible programming tailored to their lives.  
3. Government and community services can be life-changing for carers. Let’s make them easier to learn about, access, and navigate.
4. Older carers have so much to offer. Let’s create opportunities for them to contribute. 

Read the research report and recommendations below.