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  1. Calling an ambulance

    In a medical emergency, call triple zero (000) for assistance.

  2. Carer rights and recognition

    Respect, consideration, recognition and support are some of the principles that guide how government departments, local councils and government-funded services work with carers and people who are being cared for.

  3. Carer services and support

    As circumstances change, it is important to continually assess what services and home assistance will be most helpful.

  4. Carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

    Care in culturally and linguistically diverse communities may be supported by extended family networks.

  5. Caring for someone with mental illness

    Being a carer for someone with a mental illness can be emotionally and physically demanding, but it can also be a rewarding experience.

  6. Changing needs and aged care

    There is a wide range of aged care services available to help meet the health and care needs of older people, including home support services, residential care and services for people leaving hospital.

  7. Childcare options and support

    Early childhood education and childcare options to choose from include preschool, education and care at a centre, family day care, occasional care, after-school care and private nannies.

  8. Children and families at risk due to living circumstances

    Certain children are at a higher risk of physical or emotional harm than others due to their living circumstances or home environment.

  9. Children and health services

    There is a range of subsidised and free health services, including services for mental health and dental health, available for children in Victoria.

  10. Children, young people and mental health services

    Growing up is not easy and at each stage of development, from pre-primary right through to the teen years, there are challenges that will test a child’s emotional and mental health.