This support group is for parents/carers of under 18 year olds. The group meets each Thursday at 9am at Lake Weeroona, during school terms.
Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on 5454 7719 or [email protected]
Join other carers for a complimentary coffee and a chat from 10am at a local venue in Rochester.
2025 dates:
Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on 5454 7719 or [email protected]
Join this group of carers at 1.30pm on the second Tuesday of every month in a central Bendigo location. Afternoon tea supplied.
2025 dates:
Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on 5454 7719 or [email protected]
First Wednesday of the month
9.30am Walking group open to all carers
11.30am - 1.00pm: Self Care Hub
2pm - 3.30pm: Self Care Hub
Registrations essential.
For more information or to register, please call Carolyn from RIAC on 0488 605 363.
Second Wednesday of the month
Carers are invited to take some time out of their busy lives to engage in self-care and foster connection with other carers.
10am: Short Morning Walk and Coffee
Open to all carers.
Meet at the Leslie St Carpark then at Beechworth Bakery
1.00 - 2.30pm: Self Care Hub
For carers of people aged under 18 years.
Echuca - Murray CWA, 261 High St, Echuca
Professionally facilitated with a mix of self-care activities such as adult colouring, kinetic sand, knitting/crochet, art/craft, fiction book exchange and occasional visits from a professional masseuse.
Registrations essential.
For more information or to register, please call Carolyn from RIAC on 0488 605 363
Meet other male carers and enjoy a complimentary meal at a local pub.
6pm - 8pm on the third Tuesday of every month (venue to be advised)
2025 dates:
Registration essential as spaces are limited.
For more information or to register, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services
[email protected] or call 03 5454 7719
First and third Tuesday of the month
Paint, draw, collage, print making, sculpture, clay and pottery plus lots more.
Come and have a cuppa, chat and create anything you like in a safe place. Embrace any arty skill you like from week to week with guest presenters and supportive staff.
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Swan Hill Neighbourhood House: 100 Gray St, Swan Hill
The group is open to all, with a focus on carers.
Hosted by staff from the Mental Health Carers Respite Program, Anglicare Victoria
For more information and to register, please call Cate U’ren from Anglicare on (03) 5036 3200
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) offers physically and psychologically safe experiences with horses.
EAL gives participants an opportunity to explore issues or feelings that may be troubling them. It also provides a safe space to simply enjoy being with horses.
No riding is involved in this practice. Individuals do not need to have experience with, or knowledge of, horses to participate.
The first four week program will start on Tuesday, 9 September, 2025 with a second program starting Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
Dates:
September 9, 16, 23 and 30
November 11, 18, 25 and December 2
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Hamer Equine Assisted Learning (HEAL) Woodend
Carers must be available for all four free sessions.
Limited spaces available and registration essential.
To register please visit:
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719.
Is your child or young person struggling with school attendance?
Come along to this event and hear Tiffany Westphal, Director, School Can’t Australia, talk about the experience of School Can’t.
Learn about tools, support, and resources available to help you feel empowered and confident to advocate for your child.
The session will be followed by a light lunch and opportunity to mingle with other carers.
Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Time: 11am - 12noon
Venue: Echuca Neighbourhood House, The Annex. 39 Landsborough St, Echuca
Program is free and as spaces are limited, registration is essential.
To register please click here.
Bendigo Young Carer Social Group - Expression of interest
Carer Support Services are looking for expressions of interest from young carers in the Bendigo region to join a social group.
Young carers will enjoy time on a large property with alpacas, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs and chooks.
Activities include: Nerf War, building forts, art, bush painting, bush cooking, gardening, arena sports, outdoor movies, and more.
There is no cost to participants.
Date: Bi-monthly
Time: Four hours on a Sunday.
Venue: Ironstone Hill
Age groups: 14 - 17 years
If you know a young carer who is interested, please register them by visiting: https://www.trybooking.com/1369933
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services: [email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719