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Tandem Carers Tandem is the trusted voice of families, carers and supporters in Victoria.

If you’re supporting a family member, partner, or friend living with a psychosocial disability, we highly recommend you ...
01/09/2025

If you’re supporting a family member, partner, or friend living with a psychosocial disability, we highly recommend you attend Mental Health Carers Australia’s upcoming webinar.

With all the changes in the NDIS, this is a good opportunity to learn all the latest about the NDIS reform process. They’ll provide an update on their position on the changes, and provide a small, safe space to talk about what’s working in psychosocial supports, what’s missing, and the changes that could make a difference.

You have to be a Mental Health Carers Australia member to attend, but membership is free and extremely worthwhile.

Take a look here: https://www.mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au/Web/Contents/News/MHCA%20Webinar%20Psychosocial%20Supports%20outside%20the%20NDIS.aspx

Today we recognise the impact of overdoses on families and friends and acknowledge the grief felt by those who’ve lost s...
30/08/2025

Today we recognise the impact of overdoses on families and friends and acknowledge the grief felt by those who’ve lost someone to overdose. It’s also an opportunity attention to how we can reduce the risk of overdose - which includes making sure that mental health services are welcoming and inclusive to all.

The International Overdose Awareness Day website has a great range of information and resources. Check it out here: https://www.overdoseday.com/

Join us at our new Abbotsford offices this Tuesday to tune in live for the Family Carer Forum. Please join us for free l...
29/08/2025

Join us at our new Abbotsford offices this Tuesday to tune in live for the Family Carer Forum. Please join us for free lunch, fantastic speakers, a fascinating discussion, as well as a great opportunity to connect with other Tandem members as well as Tandem staff.

It’s on Tuesday 2nd September from 10am-4pm, at Victoria Park, Lv 2, 16 Lulie St, Abbotsford. Register at www.tandemcarers.org.au/events

Today is Wear It Purple Day, which is all about creating a safe and supportive environment for LGBTIQA+ youth.LGBTIQA+ y...
29/08/2025

Today is Wear It Purple Day, which is all about creating a safe and supportive environment for LGBTIQA+ youth.

LGBTIQA+ young people face mental health challenges at a far higher rate than others, and the support of family, friends and community is the biggest factor that improves their wellbeing.

It’s so important for them to know they're supported and celebrated, and today is a great chance to do so. So let’s show them we’ve got their back!

The Wear It Purple Day website has a section specifically for parents. Check it out here: https://www.wearitpurple.org/

The Mental Health Services Conference (TheMHS) is just around the corner and we're hosting our annual 'watch party' for ...
25/08/2025

The Mental Health Services Conference (TheMHS) is just around the corner and we're hosting our annual 'watch party' for family carer day on Tuesday, September 2nd.

We'll tune in live for the Family Carer Forum. Please join us for fantastic speakers, a fascinating discussion, as well as a great opportunity to connect with other Tandem members as well as Tandem staff.

It’s on Tuesday 2nd September from 10am-4pm, at Victoria Park, Lv 2, 16 Lulie St, Abbotsford. Register at www.tandemcarers.org.au/events

There are some great events coming up in the September/October school holidays for young people who support someone with...
25/08/2025

There are some great events coming up in the September/October school holidays for young people who support someone with mental health challenges.

The Alfred Carer Services run a great program of fun events, along with providing young people with useful, practical support and advice. Check them out here: https://mailchi.mp/7c969735ca11/news-and-school-holiday-events-for-young-carers-sept-oct-25-14763530?e=9f2144346f

Satellite Foundation always put on fun events, activities and opportunities for young people to connect. Take a look here: https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au/whats-on/

Little Dreamers Australia also put on terrific activities, alongside peer support, education and more. Check out their calendar here: https://www.littledreamers.org.au/events/

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day! 🖤💛❤️This year's theme, 'Little Footsteps, Big Fu...
04/08/2025

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day! 🖤💛❤️

This year's theme, 'Little Footsteps, Big Future' is all about listening to and nurturing children’s voices and dreams - one of the many important reasons why we stand alongside and support First Nations families, carers and communities.

For more information, see SNAICC-National Voice for our Children.

Also take some time to check out V***A - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency, who are part of a partnership supporting families, carers, supporters and kin through the South East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre: https://www.vacca.org/page/our-services/community-support/south-east-metro-mental-health-and-wellbeing-connect-centre/

Please join us at our August Members' Meeting — either in Sunshine or online – for the launch of our new Ambassadors' Pr...
28/07/2025

Please join us at our August Members' Meeting — either in Sunshine or online – for the launch of our new Ambassadors' Program.

We will also hear the latest from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Carer Commissioner, Jacqueline Gibson, and provide an opportunity for members to meet and connect at the ‘Members’ Meetup’ and lunch afterwards.

It’s next Thursday the 7th of August from 11am-12:30pm, at the Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect, 20 Hertford Rd, Sunshine.

Register here: tandemcarers.org.au/events

At age 65, James (name deidentified) thought he was entering a more relaxed phase of his life. He was still working and ...
26/07/2025

At age 65, James (name deidentified) thought he was entering a more relaxed phase of his life. He was still working and enjoying spending time with his extended family and young grandchildren. Then everything changed almost overnight.

His daughter experienced a relationship breakdown, separated from her partner and entered a shared parenting relationship with him. Her mental health began to deteriorate - and over the next six years, she experienced five extended hospitalisations in multiple hospital settings, along with long separations from her children.

As there was no one else to step in, James assumed the role of primary carer for his daughter and took over the additional responsibilities of assisting her in raising her very young family. Around the same time, his elderly father suffered the first of a series of strokes.

A carer support person James met at one meeting told him "you won’t be listened to on your own—you need to join Tandem.” Realising that individual advocacy efforts alone will not yield results and that you need to be part of a community for your voice to be heard, he joined Tandem about 5 years ago and has never looked back.

Thanks so much to the Tandem member who shared this story, which will be familiar to many. Read the rest here: https://tandemcarers.org.au/p/Contents/Stories/Member-stories/James%27%20story.aspx

This week marks a very significant NAIDOC Week - its 50th anniversary! This year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength...
07/07/2025

This week marks a very significant NAIDOC Week - its 50th anniversary!

This year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy", honours the legacy of past generations of First Nations people who've worked towards a better future, as well as the young leaders shaping the future.

We’re proud to walk alongside our partners at Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc and First Nations communities on the journey toward healing and justice. ❤️💛🖤

Learn more and find events on near you at naidoc.org.au

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Content note: the text below contains subject matter that may be distressing.In response the alleged incidents in childc...
04/07/2025

Content note: the text below contains subject matter that may be distressing.

In response the alleged incidents in childcare centres across Melbourne, the Victorian government has made a range of services and resources available.

This includes a dedicated hotline on 1800 791 241 to support impacted families with advice and access to services, staffed 8am to 9pm weekdays and 8am to 5pm weekdays.

They’ve also created a central website to provide information and resources to support families, at https://www.vic.gov.au/childcare-centres-investigation

The Australian Productivity Commission interim review has found the National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreem...
27/06/2025

The Australian Productivity Commission interim review has found the National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement to be “fundamentally flawed” and “not fit for purpose”. Its major failings include:

❌ No arrangements to provide psychosocial supports outside the NDIS
❌ No funding for key commitments
❌ Lack of voice for people with lived and living experience
❌ No accountability for outcomes

The interim report has been published with a ‘What we’ve heard so far’ paper, which reflects some of Tandem’s recommendations calling for future co-design, more accessible services and greater accountability.

Submissions on the interim report are open until 31 July 2025. Read the report and have your say at https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/mental-health-review

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