News & events

What's happening for carers across Gippsland — groups, coffee mornings, outings and Carers Week. This page is updated regularly — last updated July 2026.

Latest updates

July 2026

Winter wellbeing sessions underway

Our free winter sessions on carer health — sleep, stress, back care and looking after yourself while looking after someone else — are running through July and August. Sessions are gentle, practical and followed by morning tea. No booking needed; details via our contact page.

June 2026

New monthly group opens in Warragul

Responding to requests from local carers, we've added a monthly support group in Warragul alongside our existing gatherings. The first meeting filled the room — proof of how many quiet carers there are in every town, waiting for a place to connect.

April 2026

Autumn respite day out a wonderful success

Carers and the people they care for shared a relaxed autumn outing together — good food, good company and no responsibilities for a day. Feedback was unanimous: "when's the next one?" Watch this page for the spring date.

January 2026

Annual reporting completed and lodged

Our annual reporting to the charities regulator was completed in January 2026, keeping our public record up to date on the ACNC Charity Register — transparency matters to us and to our supporters.

Coming up

Everything is free and open to carers and the people they care for. Details via the contact page.

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Aug 2026

Carers Coffee Morning — Traralgon

Drop in for a cuppa and conversation with people who understand. First Wednesday of the month, every month.

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Sep 2026

Spring Respite Walk & Picnic

A gentle guided walk followed by a picnic lunch — carers and care recipients equally welcome, all mobility levels catered for.

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Oct 2026

National Carers Week Begins

A week of events across Gippsland celebrating carers: community morning teas, recognition ceremonies and free wellbeing activities.

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Oct 2026

Carers Week Celebration Day

Our biggest gathering of the year — food, entertainment and awards recognising Gippsland's extraordinary carers, young and old.

A welcoming café table ready for a carers coffee morning

Come along — or help make it happen

New carers are always welcome at any event, and donations keep every gathering free. Either way, we'd love to hear from you.

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