Becoming Carer Aware Workshop in Morwell #10582

Becoming Carer Aware for Aged Care and Carer Support Services

A free workshop and networking event by Carers Victoria and Gippsland Sectoral Development Team.

About this event

This session will focus on building your understanding of unpaid carers in our community, exploring the issues impacting on their caring role and what key services are available to support them.

Topics include:

• Carer awareness – the carer landscape, themes and challenges faced by carers, including in the current aged care context.
• Carer supports – referral options, services available to unpaid carers.
• Implementing Carer Aware – exploring ways to support carers within your service and within your broader organisation.

Following the workshop there will be a free optional lunch and an opportunity to network.

Please advise of dietary requirements when registering.

Workshop 10:30am – 12.30pm

Lunch 12.30pm – 1pm (optional)

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for organisations and staff working under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and in the broader aged care sector.

Organisations that support unpaid family and friend carers are also welcome to attend.

This program is supported by the Australian Government.