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

The Victorian Department of Health is evaluating Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals across Victoria.If you accessed or t...
01/09/2026

The Victorian Department of Health is evaluating Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals across Victoria.

If you accessed or tried to access the service within the last 3 months and would like to share your experiences with the Department of Health, complete the survey here: https://dhhschange.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehg1mfgXZ8WWSCa

If you supported someone who accessed the service within the last 3 months, and would like to share your experience as a carer, supporter or family member, complete the survey here: https://dhhschange.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCGTQeqIhZDemvI

Surveys close: Friday, 18 September

28/08/2026

On Wear It Purple Day, Tandem Ambassador Merrin Wake talks about why it’s important to her to put all mental health carers in the picture, including those who are transgender or support someone who is.

Find out more and join the campaign via our link in bio
 

Join us to hear from Tina Cao, Service Manager for Partners in Wellbeing at Neami International, as she introduces the p...
25/08/2026

Join us to hear from Tina Cao, Service Manager for Partners in Wellbeing at Neami International, as she introduces the program and shares how it helps individuals, families, carers, and supporters.

Partners in Wellbeing is a free Victorian Government-funded phone support service for people experiencing psychosocial distress, mental health challenges, or increased life stressors. The service also provides wellbeing coaching, emotional support, and practical tools to help carers and supporters look after their own wellbeing.

To register, visit or Events page,

https://tandemcarers.org.au/events

We know many in the Tandem community are feeling heavy following the passage of the NDIS reforms through Federal Parliam...
21/08/2026

We know many in the Tandem community are feeling heavy following the passage of the NDIS reforms through Federal Parliament earlier this week.

The debate has been harmful, and families, carers and supporters are feeling unheard and fearful about what's next.

When support is reduced, need doesn’t disappear. Instead, it shifts onto families, carers and supporters who are already overstretched - many of whom live with disability or chronic health conditions themselves.

If you would like to speak to someone, please reach to the Tandem Support and Referral Line from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 1800 314 325 or visit https://tandemcarers.org.au/p/Contents/Find-Support/Support-and-referral-line.aspx

Our advocacy doesn't end here. We hear the fear, anger and exhaustion in our community right now.

Tandem will continue to work with our community and partners to make the support needs and daily realities of people with psychosocial disability and the families, carers and supporters visible – and ensure they are addressed.

We continue to work with our national partners, including Mental Health Carers Australia (MHCA), to advocate for improvements to NDIS reforms. Find out more about MHCA at https://www.mentalhealthcarersaustralia.org.au/

“When he had a physical illness, people knew what to say. There were flowers, messages, support… But when it was mental ...
16/08/2026

“When he had a physical illness, people knew what to say. There were flowers, messages, support… But when it was mental illness, there was silence.”

Hayden has spent decades supporting people close to him through mental health challenges. For many of those years, he didn't see or identify himself as a 'carer' - especially not when he was a 19 year-old man. Today, too many mental health carers continue to go unseen and unsupported.

“We need to recognise the thousands of mental health carers quietly supporting the people they care for every day. By understanding the challenges they face and standing alongside them with practical support and empathy, we can remind carers that they are not alone," Hayden says.

As Victoria heads towards a state election, Tandem is calling on all parties and candidates to recognise and respond to the growing number of mental health carers - and fund the supports they need.

Read Hayden's story - and find out how to help us put all mental health carers in the picture - at https://bit.ly/3SDELIC

This International Youth Day, help us put young mental health carers in the picture. While balancing school, work, frien...
12/08/2026

This International Youth Day, help us put young mental health carers in the picture.

While balancing school, work, friendships and their own wellbeing, young carers take on responsibilities that often go unseen. Their care, understanding and commitment make a profound difference in the lives of those they support.

Tandem is standing alongside Satellite Foundation and partners in the Make Young Carers Visible campaign, calling on Victoria’s next government to:

🟣 See them — better identify young carers and recognise the contribution they make

🟣 Hear them — ensure young carers have a voice in decisions that affect them

🟣 Support them — make sure young carers can access the right support, when and where they need it

As Pamela Mardones from the Foundation shares,

"Sometimes, we don’t know what is happening in a young carer’s life or what they may be dealing with behind the scenes. Having a better understanding of their circumstances could help us adjust our expectations around what they are able to do in their day-to-day lives.

Every mental health carer deserves to be recognised, represented and supported — including our youngest carers.

https://www.satellitefoundation.org.au/resources/make-young-carers-visible/

Have you supported someone who’s accessed support through a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in the last three months? ...
10/08/2026

Have you supported someone who’s accessed support through a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in the last three months? Let the Victorian Department of Health know about your experience.

Your feedback will help guide the department’s planning and service delivery.

The survey takes around 10 minutes and is completely anonymous.

Have your say here: https://dhhschange.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCGTQeqIhZDemvI

Survey closes 18 September.

Would you like to take action to support Tandem's state election campaign, but aren't sure where to start? 🤔Come along t...
08/08/2026

Would you like to take action to support Tandem's state election campaign, but aren't sure where to start? 🤔

Come along to one of our Member Election Support Drop-in Sessions! These relaxed, online sessions are a chance to drop in, ask questions and walk through the different ways to take action together in support of Tandem's campaign to put all mental health carers in the picture.

The Tandem team will support you to:
- email your local election candidates to ask them to make a commitment to mental health carers
- write a letter to the editor of local and state newspapers
- download and share campaign social media posts

Choose a session that suits you:

🌞 Wednesday 12 August - 11.30am-1pm
🌛 Wednesday 19 August - 6pm-7.30pm

There's no need to attend a full session - just drop in when you can.

Register to be sent the Zoom link at tandemcarers.org.au/events

Find out about our campaign and take action today at https://tandemcarers.org.au/2026Election/take-action

What do you wish people understood about being a mental health carer? There’s no single picture of a mental health carer...
05/08/2026

What do you wish people understood about being a mental health carer?

There’s no single picture of a mental health carer — and too many carers and their needs still go unseen. Help Victoria see the full picture.

Tandem members: Join us at the Members’ Meeting tomorrow and share your message on camera or in writing for our state election campaign.

Register: tandemcarers.org.au/events
Find out more: tandemcarers.org.au/2026Election

In the lead-up to the state election, Tandem is calling on Victorian political parties and candidates to put all mental ...
03/08/2026

In the lead-up to the state election, Tandem is calling on Victorian political parties and candidates to put all mental health carers in the picture. There are 3 simple actions that you can take today to help get the message to your local candidates:

1. Download and share the materials in our social media toolkit
2. Ask your candidates a question
3. Write a letter to the editor

Take action today at https://tandemcarers.org.au/2026Election/take-action

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