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.
2026 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.
2026 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)
2026 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
Carers are invited to be a part of an ART Carer Support Group in Mildura.
Enjoy a complimentary coffee while spending time with other carers in the region.
Date: Last Friday of the month - except December
Time: 10am - 12noon
Location: Local Cafe
Registration is essential as places are limited.
Venue address will be provided on registration.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on (03) 5454 7719 or [email protected]
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.
When: 11am - 3pm, Sunday - once a month.
Age groups: 8 - 13 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
1000 Hearts is a community initiative that promotes kindness, connection and self‑care through handmade pocket hearts. With your help, we aim to make and share 1,000 pocket hearts throughout our community.
We invite carers to join us in spreading kindness while also taking time to nurture themselves by making and sharing pocket hearts.
These workshops bring together a small group of carers to create two pocket hearts each. Step‑by‑step guidance will be provided, and no sewing experience is required.
Before the workshop, a twin‑heart kit will be posted to you.
One heart is for you to keep as a reminder to be kind to yourself and acknowledge the important role you play.
The second heart is to gift to someone who may benefit from a small gesture of kindness and connection.
All materials are supplied except scissors
Online Workshop Access (Zoom)
These sessions will be held via Zoom.
A Zoom meeting link and joining instructions will be emailed to you a few days before the workshop.
To participate, you will need:
A computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access
The free Zoom app installed, or the ability to join via your web browser
Speakers or headphones (a microphone is helpful but optional)
If you have not used Zoom before, please join a few minutes early to check your audio and video settings.
Registration Information
Registration is essential.
To ensure your kit arrives on time, please provide a current postal address during registration.
Registrations close one week prior to each workshop to allow time for postage.
Sessions are small and interactive, and spaces are limited. Additional dates will be added in the coming months.
Accessibility, Privacy and Support
You are welcome to keep your camera off if you prefer privacy.
If you have accessibility needs, such as captions or alternative formats, please let us know when registering.
Support will be available on the day if you experience difficulties joining the session.
Workshop Dates
Click on the relevant link below to register your attendance.
Tuesday 28 July, 11.30–12.30pm
https://www.trybooking.com/1610010
Wednesday 19 August, 1.30–2.30pm
https://www.trybooking.com/1610013
Thursday 20 August, 1.30–2.30pm
https://www.trybooking.com/1610018
Contact
Bendigo Health Carer Support Services
Phone: 5454 7719
Email: [email protected]
Register below for our free online StrokeSafe webinar, presented by a trained volunteer StrokeSafe Speaker.
The speaker will share life‑saving stroke information alongside their own lived experience.
The session will cover what a stroke is, how to recognise the F.A.S.T. signs, what to do in a stroke emergency, and ways to reduce stroke risk.
Date: Friday August 7
Time: 11am - 12noon
Where: Online via Zoom
To register please visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1610051
Online Workshop Access (Zoom)
This session will be held via Zoom.
A Zoom meeting link and joining instructions will be emailed to you a few days before the workshop.
To participate, you will need:
A computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access
The free Zoom app installed, or the ability to join via your web browser
Speakers or headphones (a microphone is helpful but optional)
Accessibility, Privacy and Support
You are welcome to keep your camera off if you prefer privacy.
If you have accessibility needs, such as captions or alternative formats, please let us know when registering.
Support will be available on the day if you experience difficulties joining the session.
For more information: [email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Would you like to participate in the 1000 Hearts Challenge from the comfort of your own home?
Complete the form below to request a free Twin Heart Kit, containing fabric, thread, stuffing and instructions to create two handmade hearts in your own time. Please note that scissors are not included.
PLEASE NOTE: This option is for carers who wish to create their hearts independently and is not a registration for an online workshop.
One heart is for you to keep as a reminder to be kind to yourself and recognise the important role you play as a carer. The second heart is to gift to someone who may benefit from a small gesture of kindness and connection.
No sewing experience is necessary. Simply provide your postal details and we will send your Twin Heart Kit directly to your home.
Request your kit here: https://www.trybooking.com/1610383
Twin Heart Kits are available while stocks last.
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