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New Local Activities to Better Support Carers
$1 million package of grants for carers in Gippsland.
Carers living in Gippsland will have more opportunities to be healthy, active and well thanks to a $1 million package of grants from the Andrews Labor Government.
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that one local community organisation will receive a grant of $17,100 as part of the package to improve the health and wellbeing of carers.
The grant for Gippsland Disability Advocacy Inc. will connect carers currently unknown to each-other from across the region with a number of formal, informal, peer support, leadership, and social gatherings with a focus on "caring for the carers".
Across the state ninety-four community organisations and groups are receiving grants to support carers to be physically and mentally healthy, socially active and better connected with other carers, support programs and resources.
The new Supporting Carers Locally Grants Program will focus on support for carers in regional areas, as well as under-recognised groups such as young carers.
More than 736,600 Victorian carers give their time and effort to look after a family member or friend who needs them. It can be difficult for carers to access the services they need to look after themselves and make sure they’re supported in their care role.
The Labor Government is investing almost $50 million to help carers with extra respite, transport concessions and grants to support local initiatives.
Supporting the health and wellbeing of carers is a key priority of the Victorian carer strategy 2018–22 – the first whole-of-government strategy recognising carers.
Quote attributable to Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan
"Often the best source of information and support for carers is other carers. These grants will give them greater emotional support and connect them with other people dealing with the same challenges."
Quote attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing
"It’s so important for families, carers and consumers that Gippsland Disability Advocacy Inc. is better resourced through this grant to help more carers across the Latrobe Valley to get the support, information and engagement they need and deserve."
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: support@gippsland.com
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