Carer Support Group Facilitator Online Training for Paid Workers

A FREE two-session online program for Employed/Paid Facilitators of Carer Support Groups by Carers Victoria.

Our Carer Group Facilitator Training for employed/paid facilitators provides the key information and skills required to effectively run a carer support group.

The course is delivered in 2 hour blocks over a 2 week period; it is 4 hours of training in total.

Session 1 – Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 10am – 12pm.

Session 2 – Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 10am – 12pm.

• Considerations when establishing a carer support group – membership, structure, format, logistics

• Exploring the purpose and benefits of a carer support group

• Skills for facilitating a carer support group, including purpose statements and group agreements

• Tuckman’s model of the lifecycle of a group

• Active listening skills

• Exploring group dynamics

• Ongoing support for facilitators offered by Carers Victoria and access to a facilitator guide published by Carers Victoria.

Those who are new to the role of a carer support group facilitator and existing facilitators who wish to refresh and extend their knowledge and skills in this area.

The course is facilitated by Angela Gigliotti and Tania Daniels – qualified educators with a strong understanding about carers and sound experience in group dynamics and facilitation skills.