Film, Friendship and Thanks: A Carers Week Event

11 Oct 2026 12.30pm - 3.30pm

The Strengthening Parent Support Program, auspiced by MacKillop Family Services, is delighted to invite you to a special afternoon celebrating and recognizing the incredible contribution family carers make every day.

As part of National Carers Week, join us for a child-free opportunity to relax, connect with other family carers, and enjoy a well-deserved afternoon out.

DATE:         Sunday, 11 October 2026

VENUE:      Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville

TIME:          Meet from 12:30 for refreshments and social time outside the theatre before a 2:00 pm screening of Practical Magic 2

Please RSVP by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 via email: spsp@mackillop.org.au

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Family carers of children with disability or developmental delay living in the following western metropolitan Melbourne areas are welcome to attend: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley, and Wyndham.  The program is inclusive, so families do not require a formal diagnosis of their child’s disability or developmental delay to participate.

Places are limited to 25 carers, so we encourage you to register early!

We sincerely hope you can join us for this wonderful opportunity to celebrate National Carers Week, connect with fellow carers, and enjoy some well-deserved time for yourself.  We look forward to seeing you at the Sun Theatre.

Details
Date:
11 Oct 2026
Time:
12.30pm - 3.30pm
Location
Film, Friendship and Thanks: A Carers Week Event,
Cost
Free
Organizer
Event Registration
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