Power to Care

Power to Care P.S. There was also very little information readily available. If someone you care for is in crisis please contact Bendigo Triage on 1300 363 788.

We help family members and unpaid carers access financial, practical, and emotional support, enabling them to continue their caring roles while also pursuing their personal and other goals. My Family Matters was founded by two country Victorian mums who have experienced the trauma of having teenage children with mental illness and who discovered a void in necessary support services in their local

area. During our journey in navigating the mental health system, we discovered a system that is under-resourced with little help available beyond basic hospital care. So we started a support organisation for families and carers of people with mental illness or mental health conditions. We are here to help you connect with people who are going through similar circumstances to you, get the resources you need and know who you can go to locally. For immediate advice call 000. If you or someone you love is experiencing difficulties contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Episode 2 of Power to Care Radio is live! In this episode we hear from Michelle's friend as we talk about the importanc...
28/04/2026

Episode 2 of Power to Care Radio is live! In this episode we hear from Michelle's friend as we talk about the importance of community and remaining connected.

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27/04/2026
Power to Care believes we shouldn’t have to deal with the confusion created by different service systems offering differ...
27/04/2026

Power to Care believes we shouldn’t have to deal with the confusion created by different service systems offering different benefits. Wouldn’t it be better for carers if we nationalised the Carer Card (like the Seniors Card) and all benefits were tied to the one card and of course the companion card continued to belong to the person with support needs.

Discover the different carer cards. Victorian Carers Card, Companion Card, Carers Victoria Member Card. Carers Victoria, peak body for carers

Come join us for coffee and cake tomorrow!
09/04/2026

Come join us for coffee and cake tomorrow!

06/04/2026
Coffee for Carers will be moved to the second Friday of this month given the first Friday of this month is Good Friday. ...
01/04/2026

Coffee for Carers will be moved to the second Friday of this month given the first Friday of this month is Good Friday. Hope to see you there!

20/03/2026
16/03/2026

If you’re a young person aged 12–25 providing unpaid care to a family member or friend, we’d love to welcome you to our next online sessions!

Our Network is hosting free Zoom sessions in partnership with Carers Australia, creating a safe and welcoming space where young carers can connect, share experiences, and feel supported.

Balancing study, life and caring responsibilities can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us to meet others who understand and be part of a community where young carers support each other.

Upcoming Online Sessions

Carers Victoria (Evening Session)
🗓25 March 2026
⏰7:00pm – 8:00pm
🔗https://carersvictoriaEV1332.eventbrite.com.au

Carers Victoria (Morning Session)
🗓8 April 2026
⏰11:00am – 12:00pm
🔗https://carersvictoriaEV1331.eventbrite.com.au

Tag a young carer who might benefit or share this post to help spread the word.

Carers Victoria are coming to the Macedon Ranges and have asked us to share this info......
14/03/2026

Carers Victoria are coming to the Macedon Ranges and have asked us to share this info......

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