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Family & Domestic

I care full-time for a family member and I'm exhausted

Family carers & families affected by incarceration

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Carer Gateway (Victoria - led by Holstep Health)

Government serviceAll of Victoria

A free national program providing counselling, coaching, tailored support packages, peer support, and emergency respite for unpaid family carers. In Victoria it is led by Holstep Health.

No public street address (telephone & in-person) - operates state-wide, emergency respite line 24/7

Carers Victoria - Statewide Carer Advisory Service

Phone / online

Free personalised information, advice and navigation for unpaid carers across Victoria, including people caring for someone with disability, chronic illness, mental health needs or age-related support needs.

Victoria-wide phone service; Carers Victoria head office is not a crisis walk-in service

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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