Carers Victoria has just recognised Brimbank City Council as officially ‘Carer Friendly’ and Council can now display a Carer Friendly Logo to demonstrate its status to people in caring roles.
The Carer Friendly Places is a program in partnership between Carers Victoria, Councils, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Carer Friendly Places are where carers can:
- Meet in welcoming and warm spaces
- Find information about supports and services that exist for carers
- Connect with other people in their local community
- Participate in local programs and activities
- Enjoy spaces for support group meeting, and
- Connect to programs and pathways specifically for carers.
Over the coming months, further Brimbank City Council business units will undertake Carer Friendly training for staff to understand and respond to carer needs and Council is working with Carers Victoria through a network of Councils who are carer champions. Planning is also underway for a new dedicated ‘Carer Space’ at the Keilor Downs Community Centre.
Brimbank Council would like to thank Carers Victoria for its support to achieve this result to help increase visibility of our programs for carers.