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Carer Support groups offer support, time out from the caring role, an opportunity to share information, and recognition of the role of carers and their contribution to the community. They provide important social and emotional support and can help reduce the feelings of isolation often experienced by carers. The following listing provides details of open on-going carer support groups. It generally does not include carer/consumer combined groups or education–only groups. Many community mental health and inpatient services also run sessions for families who have a relative using their service. To find out if your local service is running support sessions, contact your relative’s case manager.

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Metropolitan Carer Support Groups

Name Contact Phone Meeting Time Meeting Place Comments

Eastern Region
Ferntree Gully Family Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4200  3rd Wed/month 7.45pm  Halcyon, 3 The Avenue, FERNTREE GULLY   
Waverley Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4200  1st Sat months March May September November December 2.00pm  7 Dunscombe Avenue Glen Waverly, Monashlink Community Health Service  Please telephone before attending 
ERMHA Carer's Group Deidre Byrne  9796 1000  1st Wed/month 7pm - 8:30pm  The Old Cheese Factory ('The Church') 34 Homestead Road, Berwick  Please phone before attending; supper provided 
Outer Western Carer Support Group Hedley Duhau  9747 6337  2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm  48 Unitt Street, Melton  For carers of people with a mental illness  
Bridging the Gaps – Eastern ARAFEMI Helpline   1300 550 265  2nd Thursday of each month from 7:30 pm — 9:30 pm  ARAFEMI, Ground Floor, 270 Auburn Road, Hawthorn  Education, Information and support for Parents & Family Carers 

Northern Region
ARAFEMI Caring 4 Carers Group - Wood Street ARAFEMI Carer Helpline   1300 550 265  4th Friday of each month from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm  131 Wood Street, Continuing Care Unit, Preston  Open support and information group for carers of someone with a mental illness 
ARAFEMI Caring 4 Carers Group- Northern Group ARAFEMI Carer Helpline   1300 550 265  2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm  Reservoir Neighbourhood House, 2B Cuthbert St, Reservoir  Open support and information group for carers of someone with a mental illness 
North East Area Mental Health Service Adult Carer Support Group Lynne Ruggiero  9496 6315 or 0423 294 100  3rd Thursday of each onth from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  77 Hawdon Street, Heidelberg  For carers of people with a mental illness. 
GROW Better Together - Lalor Louise Phillips  9528 2977  1st and 3rd Thursday each month from 7 pm - 9 pm  Lalor Library Conference Room, 2A May Road, Lalor  For Carers of people who are dealing with a Mental Health Issue  
GROW Better Together - Coburg Louise Phillips  9528 2977  2nd & 4th Tuesday each month from 10 am – 12 noon   Coburg Uniting Church Hall, Cnr. Victoria & Louisa St, Coburg   For Carers of people who are dealing with a mental health issue.  
North West Area Carer Peer Support Group Jan Korolew  9355 9700  2nd Wednesday each month from 10 am - Noon  Training Room (Downstairs), 130 Bell Street, Coburg  For Carers, Family and Friends of someone with a mental illness 
CAMHS Carer Support Group Austin AMHS Carer & Consumer Advisory Group (CCG)  0405 302 371 or 9496 5108  Last Mon/month 7-9pm  77 Hawdon Street, Heidelberg  Contact Lynne or Georgina Parents and carers of people currently or previously using any CAMHS service 
Mill Park Family Support Group (Mental Illness) Inc Margaret Manno (President) 9404 2030 or Tony Kelly (Vice President) 5996 9328   8486 4200  4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm  Adult Training Centre, Cnr Plenty Road & Gorge Roads, SOUTH MORANG  Margaret Manno (President) 9404 2030 or Tony Kelly (Vice President) 5996 9328  
Finchley Family & Friends Group Raewin Voight  9309 8784  3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Broadmeadows Health Service, 393 Camp Road, Broadmeadows  For carers of someone with a mental illness. This group also covers the Western region.  
Eltham Carer Support Group Jan Gill - Hope Springs  9434 7642  2nd Thurs of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Eltham Uniting Church Hall, Cnr. John St & Main Rd, Eltham  For Carers of someone with a mental illness 
Darebin Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4200  1st & 3rd Mon/month 7.00pm  648 High Street, REGENT   
Caring 4 Carers Eileen Gibbs  9416 6300  2nd Wed/month 7-9 pm  Darebin CMHC 83 Hotham St PRESTON  Part education, part support 
North East Carer Support Group Hilary Barrows  9450 9000  3rd Thurs/month 7.00pm  NECMHS, 77 Hawdon Street Heidelberg  Education & Support 

Southern Region
Rosebud Carer Support Group Lani Peach  9788 1276  3rd Friday of each Month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am  Rosebud Rehabilitation Centre, 288 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability or a chronic illness. 
Rosebud Carer Support Group Lani Peach  9788 1276  1st Friday of each month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am  Rosebud Rehabilitation Centre, 288 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability or a chronic illness. 
Hastings Carer Support Group Lani Peach  9788 1276  1st Tuesday of each month from 10 am - 12 noon  Hastings Community Health Centre, 185 High Street, Hastings  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability or a chronic illness. 
GROW Better Together - Frankston Louise Phillips  9528 2977  2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 10:00 am to Noon  St Francis Xavier Church, Parish Office, Corner Baxter & Davey Street, Frankston  For Carers of people who are dealing with a Mental Health Issue 
Grow Better Together - Dandenong Louise Phillips  9528 2977   1st and 3rd Tuesday each month from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm  ERMHA, 67 Robinson Street, Dandenong  For Carers of people who are dealing with a Mental Health Issue.  
GROW Better Together - Caulfield Louise Phillips  9528 2977  1st and 3rd Tuesday each month from 7 pm - 9 pm  GROW Community Centre, 707 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South  For Carers of people who are dealing with a mental health issue.  
St Peters Carers Group Lani Peach  9788 1276  2nd Thursday of each month from 10 am - 12 noon  St Peters Church Meeting Room, Octavia St, Mornington  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability or a chronic illness.  
Multicultural carers Support Activity Group Zlata Bukarica (Migrant Resource Centre)  9706 8933  Last Tues/month     
Cardinia Carer Support Group Wendy White (Community Health Service)  5968 8146  2nd Wed/month 10:30am-12 noon  Cardinia area  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability, or a chronic illness.  
CAS Carer Support Group Barbara Winkler  9265 1526  1st Monday of each month from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm  Church of Christ Community Hall, 2 - 12 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham  For carers of people with neurological disorders 
Berwick carer Support Group Jan Mattrow (Community Health Service)  9791 5700  1st Fri/month 10am-12 noon  Berwick  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability, or a chronic illness.  
Men's Carer Support Group Putheavy Pan (CCRCSMR)  9212 3000  2nd Friday/month    For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability, or a chronic illness.  
Cranbourne Carer Support Group Jill Rees (Community Health Service)  8768 5147  2nd Tuesday of each month Except in Jan & Dec  Carnbourne Integrated Care Centre, 140 - 152 Sladen Street, Cranbourne  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, a disability, or a chronic illness.  
Grandparents Support Group Michael White  9212 3002  3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 noon to 2 pm  Dandenong Area  For carers of grandchildren with a disability 
DUCKS - Dads understanding Challenging Kids Kerrie Rolfe (MOIRA Disability & Youth Service)  8552 2222  1st tursday of each month in the evenings  Pappagallo's Pizza Bistro, 764 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East  Dads group for children with challenging behaviours. Meeting held in a casual pizza shop setting. 
Natural Therapies Awareness Group Leanne  9580 2353      Meets to share information about therapies that assist people with disorders and disabilities 
Chelsea carers Support Group Brian Sinclair (Central Bayside Community Health Service)  9781 9333  1st Monday of each month from 1:30pm - 3:00 pm  Unit 1/3 The Strand, Chelsea  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a disability or a chronic illness.  
Brighton Carers Support Group Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Intake  9575 5322  2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30pm – 9:30pm  Girrawhen Day Centre, 3 Murphy Street, Brighton  For people caring for aged relatives or friends including those with dementia. The support group offers: Information & Support Emotional & Social Support Peer Support Network 
Bentleigh East Carers Support Group Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Intake  9575 5322  3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am  Bentleigh Bayside Community Health, Gardeners Rd, Bentleigh East  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged, has a mental illness, a disability, or a chronic illness. For carers to share experiences, to gain information of community resources and to offer mutual support to each other. The support group offers: Information & Support Emotional & Social Support Peer Support Network 
Malvern Carer Support Group Sue Bottomley & Anne Varley  9523 6666  1st Wednesday of each month from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm  St George's Church Hall, 296 Glenferrie Road, Malvern  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who is frail aged. 
ERMHA Carer Support Group ERMHA  9706 7388  4th Wed/month 1:30pm  ERMHA, Aspirations, 65-67 Robinson Street, Dandenong  For carers of people with a mental illness 
Wings of Care Family Support Group Lorraine - Jewish Mental Health Network, www.wingsofcare.org.au  9527 4866  Varies - call to find out  CAULFIELD area  For Jewish carers 
Rosebud Support Group Carmel - Carer Consultant (Frankston Hospital)  9784 7099  1st Thursday of each month from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm  New Peninsula Church, Cnr Boneo Road & The Drive, Rosebud  For carers of people with a mental illness. 
Reach Out Carers Group Heather  95855677  1stThurs/Monthly at 7.00pm  Reach Out Southern Mental Health, 3 Stanley Ave, Cheltenham. Conference Room   
Inner South Parents and Friends Support Group Judith or Penny  9076 4713  2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Betty Day Centre, 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda  Mutual support and information sharing for families and carers of people with a mental illness 
Frankston Family Support Group Aline Burgess (Peninsula Carer Council)  5970 5024  3rd Monday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Brotherhood of St Laurence Complex, Kindergarten room, 24 - 26 High St., Frankston  All carers of people with a mental illness are welcome to attend. 
Cheltenham Partners Group Heather  9585 5677  2nd Wed/month 7pm-9pm  Southern Mental Health Association, 3 Stanley Ave, CHELTENHAM  For partners of people with a mental illness 
Cheltenham Carer Support Group Heather Geerts  9585 5744  1st Wed/month 7:30 pm  Southern Mental Health Association, 3 Stanley Ave, CHELTENHAM  Open to all carers in Southern Region, includes guest speakers 
Dandenong Aged Carer Support Group Marion Crocos or Denise Broesdor  8790 5154 or 9795 9315  3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon  Level 1, Suite 3, 31 Princes Highway, Dandenong  For carers (including Adult Children) of older people with a mental illness 

Western Region
Westgate Support Group Inc. Helen Lococo   8734 1576  2nd Tuesday of the month 7 - 9 pm   Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, Sargood St., Altona  For families/carers of people with a mental illness. The group meets regularly with local area mental health service managers, organises social & fundraising functions, organises community awareness information stalls, etc. 
GROW Better Together - Hoppers Crossing Louise Phillips  9528 2977  1st and 3rd Thursday each month from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm  Heaths Road Library, Werribee Plaza, Corner Derrimut & Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing  For Carers of people who are dealing with a Mental Health Issue.  
North West Area Carer Peer Support Group Broadmeadows Health Service - Jenny Burger  9355 9700 or 0439 397 927    Broadmeadows  Carers, family and friends of someone with a mental illness 
Mens Carers Group Robyn Close - Carers Vic: Respite Connections  9396 9550  1st Monday of the month 10 am - 12 pm  Level 1, 37 Albert Street, Footscray  For Any Male Carers (Not Mental Health Specific). 
Finchley Family & Friends Group Raewin Voight  9309 8784  3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Broadmeadows Health Service, 393 Camp Rd, Broadmeadows  For carers of someone with a mental illness. This group also covers part of the Northern region.  
Brimbank Carers Group Kevin Brimer  9365 9500  1st Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm  Norwood Association, 1 Andrea St., St Albans  For Carers of someone with a mental illness. Please phone before attending the group. 

Rural Carer Support Groups

Name Contact Phone Meeting Time Meeting Place Comments

Barwon South Western
Sage Hill Carers Support Group - Camperdown Peter  5561 5261  2nd Wednesday each month from Noon onwards  140 Manifold Place, Camperdown  An Informal carer support group for carers, families and friends of people with a mental illness.  
Sage Hill Carers Group - Hamilton Peter  5561 5261  3rd Tuesday of each month from Noon onwards  226 Gray Street, Hamilton   An Informal carer support group for carers, families and friends of people with a mental illness.  
Sage Hill Carers Service - Portland Peter  5561 5261  1st Tuesday each month from Noon onwards  12-13/103 Percy Street, Portland  An Informal carer support group for carers, families and friends of people with a mental illness. 
Sage Hill Carers Service - Warrnambool Peter  5561 5261  4th Tuesday of each month  Sage Hill, 1 Princess Street, Warrnambool  An Informal carer support group for carers, families and friends of people with a mental illness 
Geelong Barwon Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  5229 8827  3rd Wed/month 6:30pm  Sir Charles Darling Hotel, Bellarine St, GEELONG   
Geelong Moods Support Group Reid  5222 5999  3rd Wed/month  139 Yarra St GEELONG  For carers of people with mood disorders 

Gippsland
Creative Writing Group Kathryn Bertacchini  5144 5747  8 Week Course running from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  19 - 21 Leslie Street, Sale  For Carers of people with a mental illness. 
Latrobe Community Health Service Carer Support Group / Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Support Group Anne Rhodes-Andrew, Mental Health Worker Latrobe Community Health Service  5990 6789  2nd Wed/month  Morwell Neighbourhood House, 48-50 Beattie Crescent, Morwell  Practical and emotional support to carers of people with a mental illness, anyone in the Latrove Valley, Sale or Baw Baw Shire. 
Inverloch Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4222  2nd Wed/month 10 am  Inverloch Day Centre, Reilly St INVERLOCH   
Bairnsdale Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4222  2nd Wed/month 7pm  170 Nicholson St, BAIRNSDALE   

Grampians
Horsham Family & Friends Mental Health Support Group Nola (Carers Choice)  5333 7104  Last Mon/month 7pm  Horsham Community House 4 Pearl St HORSHAM   
Daylesford Carer Support Group Ros Hart  5333 7104  Fortnightly 7pm  Frangos & Frangos 82 Vincent St DAYLESFORD   
Ballarat Family & Friends Support Group Nola (Carers Choice)  5333 7104  3rd Wed/month  APROTCH Ballarat Community Health Centre Queen St BALLARAT   
Ballarat Begonia Carer Support Group Nola (Carers Choice)  5333 7104  2nd Wed/month 2pm  APROTCH Ballarat Community Health Centre Queen St BALLARAT   

Hume
Oasis Carers Lunch Carmel Mulcahy  (02) 6051 7955  4th Wednesday of each month from Noon - 2:00 pm  4 Watson Street, Wodonga  For carers ONLY registered at Wodonga Mental Health. Please call before attending. 

Loddon Mallee
Carer Support Services Julie Phelan @ Bendigo Health  5454 6000  Various  various  Julie can refer callers to a wide range of support services in the area 
Southern Mallee Mental Health Carer Group Jo or Jill  5032 3793 5032 4479  Last Wed/month 1-3pm  Mallee Family Care Building 63 McCrae St, SWAN HILL   
Murray Valley Support Group Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4222  3rd Wed/month 7:30 pm  St Luke, 114 Hume St ECHUCA   
HOT SOX Chantal  5422 1713 or 0417 557 720  3rd Fri/month 10am  Cobaw Community Health Centre  For parents of children and adolescents with MH Issues 
Family & Friends Discussion Group Faye  5454 7753  last wed/month  8 Olinda Street BENDIGO  Please call Faye for more details and before attending 
ARAFEMI Bendigo Relatives & Friends Support Group Jean  5446 1944  1st Fri/month 1-3 pm  8 Olinda St BENDIGO   

Specific Groups/Programs

Name Contact Phone Meeting Time Meeting Place Comments

CALD Carers
Multicultural carers Support Activity Group Zlata Bukarica (Migrant Resource Centre)  9706 8933  Last Tues/month     
Wings of Care Family Support Group Lorraine - Jewish Mental Health Network, www.wingsofcare.org.au  9527 4866  Varies - call to find out  Caulfield area  For Jewish Carers 
Italian Carers Group Silvia or Christine  9355 9700 or 9377 3400  1 Mon/month  Moreland CCT  Only for people linked to a public mental health clinic. Other Italian-speaking carers could contact COASIT on 9349 9000 for info on other groups 
ERMHA Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Group for Carers & Consumers Nathan  9706 5744  Alternate Weds pm and Sats  DANDENONG area  For carers and consumers from non-English speaking backgrounds 
Chinese Carer Support Group Maria (City of Manningham)  9840 9333  1st Mon/month 10-4pm  203 Church Rd DONCASTER  Participants contribute to lunch costs. Speakers invited 
ADEC   9480 1666      Offers general carer support groups for CALD communities 

Carers of People with a Specific Diagnosis

ARAFEMI Bipolar Carer Support Group / ARAFEMI Bipolar Combined Carer and Consumer Support Group ARAFEMI Helpline   1300 550 265  1st Thursday of each month from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm  ARAFEMI Ground Floor, 270 Auburn Road, Hawthorn  These groups alternate monthly to provide additional support to carers of people with bipolar disorder and people experiencing bipolar disorder. Combined group commencing 4th February (Bi-Monthly) & Carers Group commencing 4th March (Bi-Monthly). 
Support Group for Families & Carers of People with a Borderline Personality Disorder ARAFEMI Helpline   1300 550 265  1st Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm   ARAFEMI, Ground Floor, 270 Auburn Road, Hawthorn  Open support and information group for carers of people with a Borderline Personality Disorder 
Support Group for Families of People who have Borderline Personality Disorder ARAFEMI  1300 550 265  Third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm  ARAFEMI, Level 2, 76-80 Turnham Ave, Rosanna  Open support and information group for carers of people with a Borderline Personality Disorder 
Prostate Cancer Partners Support Group Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Intake  9575 5322  2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm  Bentleigh Bayside Community Health, Gardeners Rd, Bentleigh East  For people who have a partner/family member/friend with prostate cancer. The support group offers: Information & Support Emotional & Social Support Partner Support Network 
Parkinson’s Support Group Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Intake  9575 5322  4th Monday of each month from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm  Bentleigh Bayside Community Health, Gardeners Rd, Bentleigh East  For people with Parkinson’s and their families and carers. The support group offers: Information & Support Emotional & Social Support Partner Support Network  
Oasis Carer Support Group Carmel Mulcahy  (02) 6051 7955  2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Albury Community Health Centre, 596 Smollett Street, Albury  For carers of people with a mental illness and a dual diagnosis. 
Acorn Carer Support Group http://www.acornsupportgroup.com/  0427 730 283  Varies. Upon Enquiry  Albury Wodonga  Acorn Support Group provides support and information, around professional treatment programs, for families and carers of people with eating disorders.  
ARCVic Social Group ARCVic  9886 9233  Monthly (usually weekends)  Contact ARCVic to go on the mailing list  Open to all people with anxiety disorders, families and friends. The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity for people affected by anxiety disorders to connect with others in a social setting that is safe, comfortable and enjoyable. 
ARCVic - St Kilda ARCVic  9886 9233  1st Wednesday each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  The Betty Day Centre, Meeting Room 1 & 2, 67 Argyle Street, East St Kilda  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending.  
ARCVic - Prahran ARCVic  9886 9233  1st Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Prahran Library Meeting Room, 180 Greville Street, Prahran  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Glen Waverley ARCVic  9886 9233  1st Tuesday each month from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  Mount Street Neighbourhood House, 6 Mount Street, Glen Waverley  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Geelong (Youth) ARCVic  9886 9233  Last Thursday of each month from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm  Lifeline Office, 1 McKillop Street, Geelong  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
Brain Disorders Unit Carer Support Group Lynne Ruggiero  9496 6315 or 0423 294 100  3rd Saturday of each month from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  Mary Guthrie House, Royal Talbot Rehab. Centre, 1 Yarra Blvd., Kew  A Support Group for carers of people with a mental illness and an Acquired Brain Injury. 
Eating Disorders Carer Support Group - Glen Iris (Inner South) Eating Disorders Victoria Helpline  9885 0318 or 1300 550 236  2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  Eating Disorders Victoria Premises, 1513 High Street, Glen Iris  For families & friends of people with an eating disorder. Please call before attending. 
Eating Disorders Carer Support Group: Ringwood (East) Eating Disorders Victoria Helpline  9885 0318 or 1300 550 236  4th Monday of every month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  EACH Social & Community Health (Building B), 46 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood  For families & friends of people with an eating disorder. Please call before attending. 
Eating Disorders Carer Support Group - Ballarat (Grampians Region) Nola Kervaree  5320 3635  2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  Ballarat Health Services, Corner Queens Street & Dyte Parade, Ballarat  For families & friends of people with an eating disorder. Please call before attending. 
Eating Disorders Carer Support Group - Portland (Barwon South West) Carol  5523 3410  1st Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Portland Hospital enter via Main Hospital entrance  For families & friends of people with an eating disorder. Please call before attending. 
Eating Disorders Carer Support Group - Bendigo (Loddon Mallee) Shonelle (Bendigo Community Health Services)  5448 1600  1st Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  Bendigo Health, 8 Olinda Street, Bendigo  For families & friends of people with an eating disorder. Please call before attending. 
Eating Disorders Combined Support Group Eating Disorders Victoria Helpline  9885 0318 or 1300 550 236  3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  Melbourne Psychology Centre, 21 Landsdowne Street, East Melbourne   For people recovering from an eating disorder and their families/carers. 
Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Kerrie Lyons  8552 2222  1st tursday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  928 Nepean Highway, Hampton East  For parents of children with autism. 
ARCVic Social Anxiety ARCVic  9886 9233  2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  ARCVic, 42 High Street Road, Ashwood  For people experiencing social anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic Trichotillomania ARCVic  9886 9233  1st Sunday each month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Following Sunday if long weekend or Father's Day)  ARCVic, 42 High Street Road, Ashwood  For people experiencing trichotillomania and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Dandenong ARCVic  9886 9233  2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  Dandenong Neighbourhood House, 34 King Street, Dandenong  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Watsonia ARCVic  9886 9233  4th Wednesday each month from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  Watsonia Neighbourhood Centre, 47 Lambourn Road, Watsonia  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Taylors Lakes/Melton ARCVic  9886 9233   1st Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Hillside Community Centre, Recreation Reserve, Royal Crescent, Hillside  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending.  
ARCVic - Kooweerup ARCVic  9886 9233  Last Monday each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (No Group in Dec)  Kooweerup Community Hub/Men's Shed, Regional Health Service, Rossiter Road, Kooweerup (Turn left from South Gippslad Hwy onto Rossiter Road)  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending.  
ARCVic - Ballarat ARCVic  9886 9233  First Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  St Patricks Cathedral Presbytery, 3 Lyons Street South, Ballarat  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending.  
Kew Anxiety Support Group Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria  9853 8089  Every Monday from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Kew Senior Citizens Centre, 533 High Street, Kew  $3 members, $5 non-members. For people and their familes and friends living with anxiety or depression. 
Coburg Anxiety Support Group Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria  9853 8089  Every Monday from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Nicholson Street Community House, 32 Nicholson Street, East Coburg  $3 members, $5 non-members. For people and their familes and friends living with anxiety or depression. 
Altona Anxiety Support Group Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria  9853 8089  Every Tuesday from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona  $3 members, $5 non-members. For people and their familes and friends living with anxiety or depression. 
Berwick Anxiety Support Group Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria  9853 8089  Every Tuesday from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick  $3 members, $5 non-members. For people and their familes and friends living with anxiety or depression. 
ARCVic - Wodonga ARCVic  9886 9233  Last Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm  Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House, Quirk Court, Wodonga  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. Childcare available. 
ARCVic - Traralgon ARCVic  9886 9233  Tuesdays Fortnightly from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Traralgon Neighbourhood House, 11 - 13 Breed Street, Traralgon  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending.  
ARCVic - Geelong (Adult) ARCVic  9886 9233  Last Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Lifeline Office, 1 McKillop Street, Geelong  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Moonee Valley (Ascot Vale) ARCVic  9886 9233  1st Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Union Road and Munro Street, Ascot Vale  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Bentleigh ARCVic  9886 9233  2nd Monday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Following Tuesday on public holidays)  Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Service, Gardeners Road (Cnr. Centre Road), East Bentleigh  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
ARCVic - Hawthorn ARCVic  9886 9233  1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  Baroondara Community Health Service, 378 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Next to Town Hall; Enter off Kent Street)  For people experiencing anxiety and their families. Please call before attending. 
Wellways Duo Program Mental Illness Fellowship  8486 4200  Upon Enquiry  Upon Enquiry  For Carers of people with a dual diagnosis. 
Toorak Carer Support Group Katrina Szabo & Margaret Labb  9829 0320  Meetings on the 3rd Wed in Feb, May, Aug & Nov from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm  John Macrae Centre, 603 Toorak Rd, Toorak  For carers who provide substantial care and support to a friend or relative who suffers from dementia or memory loss. 
Support Group for Families of People who have Borderline Personality Disorder ARAFEMI  1300 550 265  1st Wed of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm  ARAFEMI, Ground Floor, 270 Auburn Road, Hawthorn  Open support and information group for carers of people with a Borderline Personality Disorder 
Eating Disorders Group - Watsonia (Northern Region) Tracey De Poi  0422 333 450  2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  Watsonia Neighbourhood House, 47 Lambourne Road, Watsonia  For families & friends of people with an eating disorder. Please call before attending. 
Mood Disorders Support Group Mental Health Foundation of Australia  9427 0407  3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  Mental Health House, 270 Swan Street, Richmond  For people experiencing mood disorders & their families/carers. 
CAMHS Carer Support Group Lynne Ruggiero  9496 6315 or 0423 294 100  Last Monday of each month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Austin CAMHS, Edward Wilson Bldg., Burgundy Street, Heidelberg  For Parents & Carers currently or previously using ANY Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 

Children of a parent with MI
PATS Dawn Foster  5222 6911  Upon Enquiry  Geelong  For 13 - 18 year olds who have a parent with a mental illness. 
Frankston Parent Carer Support Group Lani Peach  9788 1276  4th Wednesday each month from 10 am to 12 Noon  Orwill Street Commnunity Health Centre, 16 Orwill Street, Frankston  For carers who are parents to a child with a mental illness, a disability or a chronic illness. 
Dandenong Aged Carer Support Group Marion Crocos or Denise Broesdor  8790 5154 or 9795 9315  3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon  Level 1, Suite 3, Princes Highway, Dandenong  For carers (including adult chikdren) of older people with a mental illness 
FaPmi Anne Holland - FaPmi Coordinator - Eastern region  9843 5800    Eastern Region  For 5-12yr olds with a parent with a MI. 
PATS - Cheltenham Lauren Stanley - Reach Out Southern Mental Health  9585 5677  8 week group program - call for dates  8b Park Rd, Cheltenham  Peer support group for children 12-18yrs of age who have a parent with a mental illness. 
PATS - Shepparton Jenny McLeod  5831 3699  8 week group program - call for dates  Shepparton  Peer support group for children 12-18yrs of age who have a parent with a mental illness. 
PATS - Lilydale Lynne Hansell  9294 6716  8 week group program - Call for dates  Youth Services, 216 - 218 Main Street, Lilydale  Peer support group for young people 12 - 18 years of age who have a parent with a mental illness. 
Kids Club Dawn Foster  5222 6911  Varies. Upon Enquiry.  Geelong  For 9 - 12 year old kids who have a parent with a mental illness 
Melton Young Carers Group Maria Johnstone  9747 6337 or 9364 1455  Every Wednesday from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm  48 Unitt Street, Melton  Peer Support group for children aged 12-18 years old that have a parent or carer that suffers from a Mental Illness. Also runs school holiday programs. 
Kids Care Program Heather Geerts & Lauren Stanley, Reachout Southern Mental Health  9585 5677  Meets oneSaturday each month 10am-2pm  Cheltenham - Pls call for more details  Children aged b/w 8-12yrs living in the Southern region. Has someone close to them with a MI. A referral form must be completed before joining and can be requested by calling the contact info listed here. 
CHAMPS Peer Support Group Bronwyn Sanders  0408 291 580  Upon Enquiry  Upon Enquiry  Peer support groups for 8-12 yr old primary school aged children who have a parent/s who have a mental illness/mental health issues and live in the Eastern Region run by Eastern Health FaPMI program. Attendance for all programs by referral. 
SHAnKs Peter McMahon or Robyn Uebergang  5561 5261  Last Sunday of each month from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm  Aspire. 505 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool  Call before attending - Mutual support, social and education program for 6-16 year olds 
Kids with Confidence Faye  5454 7753    BENDIGO  Camp programs for children in the Bendigo area who have a family member with a MI. Social and mental health educational programs for 7-12yr olds - camps/workshops and 13-18yr olds-monthly group activities. 

Partners of a person with MI
Partners Group ARAFEMI Carer Helpline   1300 550 265  1st Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm  ARAFEMI, Level 2, 76-80 Turnham Ave, Rosanna  Open support and information for partners of someone with a mental illness 
EACH Partners Support Group Sharon or Francis  9758 8508  1st Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Lifeworks, 9 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood  A monthly support group for partners of people with a mental illness. 
Cheltenham Partners Group Heather Geerts  9585 5677  2nd Wed/month 7pm-9pm  Southern Mental Health Association, 3 Stanley Ave, CHELTENHAM  For partners of people with a mental illness 

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