Find out all the events going on around Victoria that carers are welcome to attend. Most of them are free.
Join us for the launch of Dementia Australia’s new LGBT+ hub! The new LGBT+ hub is an online space created with LGBT+ people, partners, families, carers, friends and communities in mind who may be impacted by dementia. If you’re worried about changes in memory or thinking for yourself, a partner, family member or someone close […]
We’re excited to introduce our new Carers Program, created especially for unpaid carers who support loved ones every day. Every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. This program offers a welcoming space to connect with others, take a breather, learn new skills and access gentle support […]
Carer Catch-Up at The Hub every Friday 1pm - 3pm Caring for others is a big job, and it’s important to look after yourself too. Our Carer Catch-Up is a welcoming space where we share a cuppa and good conversation, connect with other local carers, and take time to relax and refresh. Everyone in a […]
Join Us at Our First Wellness Expo! Oakgrove Community Centre is delighted to invite you to our very first Wellness Expo - a day dedicated to health, wellbeing, connection, and self-care to all our families & carers. Come along and explore a range of activities, local services, wellness stalls, workshops, and opportunities to connect with […]
Wellbeing Workshops for Carers is a free, 10-week program designed to support carers to focus on their own health and wellbeing in a welcoming, supportive environment. The weekly sessions use gentle movement, circus-inspired activities and creative play to reduce stress, build confidence and encourage connection with others who share similar caring experiences. Sessions are relaxed, […]
Music Boosts Wellbeing Upper Murray Family Care was passionate about making the UMFC Alchemy Chorus a reality. Multiple studies have demonstrated that music can support brain health and emotional wellbeing with people living with dementia. The success of the founding Canberra Alchemy Chorus has strongly informed UMFC’s approach in developing a local choir that fosters connection, […]
Come along for a cuppa and chat with other unpaid carers who understand the caring journey. Feel free to bring along your own activity (craft, crossword, knitting, colouring) or just come along. Meeting monthly on the last Tuesday of each month at Eastern Hub, 285A McKillop ST, East Geelong Vic. 10am to 12noon. BOOKINGS ARE […]
InFocus is a practical and supportive education group for families and carers supporting people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and gambling use. Developed by SHARC Family Drug and Gambling Help, InFocus offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is […]
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem’s Online Bereavement Support group is a free 7-week online program for people who have cared for someone who died in the last 12 months. Sessions are facilitated by our experienced bereavement counsellors, social workers and pastoral carers. The discussions we have involve: Listening and sharing personal experiences Normalising the […]
Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa welcomes all carers! Whether you’re a familiar face at Different Journeys events or joining us for the first time, we look forward to seeing you at the Chirnside Park Country Club. Meet other carers and talk to our carer peer support team who all have lived experience. Ask us about what […]
Pathways for Carers Mount Evelyn is a monthly walk hosted by the Mount Evelyn Community House and Reading Room. The walk takes place on the beautiful Warburton Trail. We invite along guests to walk with us and talk about services and resources carers have identified as important or interesting to them. The walk is followed […]
Introducing Carers Cuppa, a relaxed weekly catch-up for unpaid carers. Come along for a cuppa and a chat, meet others who understand, and take a little time out for you. Thursdays 9:45am-10:45am
