More than 700,000 unpaid carers in Victoria provide vital care to family or friends with care needs. This number is growing.
Additional Respite for Carers 2025-27 will deliver $18.2 million over two years to 51 carer organisations.
The funding will provide more respite opportunities for Victorian carers, when and where it’s needed most.
Funded activities will include in-home and out-of-home care, group activities and a diverse range of tailored supports for carers of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances.
A key priority of the funding is ensuring carers who may experience marginalisation are supported.
This round expands access to culturally safe and self-determined respite options for First Nations carers, with funding allocated to three Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
To learn more about the funding recipients visit Additional Respite for carers funding 2025-27 webpage on the vic gov website.
The investment in Additional Respite for Carers builds on funding of $22.4 million provided annually for the Support for Carers Program.