In March, the Carer Gateway team at Uniting organised a heartwarming writing competition for the dedicated unpaid carers within their program.
Home, Community and Carer Services.
Supporting you to reach your goals at home and in your community.
Home, Community and Carer Services
Care to support independence and wellbeing.
We have a range of services to provide you with support in your home and in the community, whether you are a carer, receiving care, or looking for some additional help to manage day to day activities.
We can help provide practical support, access to information or other support services as well as peer support and social opportunities.
Our support services include:
- Home and Community Care Program - tailored care to support those under age 65* to remain independent
- Support for Carers - provides a range of services to support carers to manage their caring role and improve their wellbeing
- Carer Gateway - a national initiative program that offers a diverse range of short-term services to help you manage your caring role
- Foster Care - every child deserves a safe and supportive home where they can thrive
- Disability Social Support in Wimmera - day programs, one-on-one support and short term accommodation to help you build the life you want.
Support to feel your best
Whether you receive support or care for someone else, we can help you make the most of your current situation.
Knowing you’re not alone is important to maintaining your overall wellbeing. Everyone’s situation is different.
If you are a carer this may include caring for:
- a child with a disability
- a sibling with mental health needs
- a relative with a chronic health condition
- young people caring for a parent or sibling with a health or social issue
- a neighbour who needs extra support
- a loved one with mental health support needs
- a member of your community with addiction.
If you require support, you might need assistance in your home to live independently due to:
- physical disabilities or chronic conditions
- mental health challenges
- feelings of social isolation.
We can help with short-term or long-term support depending on your individual situation.
We can support you with
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Carer Gateway Writing Competition.
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Young Carer art competition.
To celebrate Carers Week this year, the Young Carer Team within Carer Gateway hosted a fun and heart-warming engagement activity for the young carers (aged 5-25) in their program.
"What inspires me? Nature! I’ve made a wreath out of vines and decorated it with colourful flowers. The beauty of nature makes me feel so happy, free and inspired."
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Millions of reasons to care: Carers Week 2023.
This week, 15th – 21st October, marks the beginning of Carers Week. An annual campaign to raise awareness of, offer support to and bring to light the challenges faced by the 2.65 million Australians who provide care to family members or friends.
“My message to other young carers out there is despite the daily challenges and obstacles of life, never give up and trust the ones you love."
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Jun’s new life in Australia.
Prior to migrating to Australia, Jun worked for 20 years in the massage industry. Sadly, his qualifications were not recognised here, so he made the decision to begin the journey of re-training. With the support of the Uniting CESP Program, Jun commenced study in an Advanced Diploma with the Melbourne …
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Carers: unpaid, unsung and often unseen.
Josephine* and Steve* will be the first to tell you that life as a full-time carer is hard work. When they made the decision to grow their family back in 2000, neither could anticipate how drastically their lives as they knew it would change.
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Let us become part of your support circle.
Get in touch with the team to find out how our Home, Community and Carer Services can support you.
Call us on
(03) 9192 8100
