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SUMMARY:Carers Ask an Expert:  Supporting a person with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:A FREE online Webinar for carers by Carers Victoria in partnership with Dementia Australia.Carers Ask an Expert – Supporting a person with Dementia.\nMany carers provide support to family members and friends with dementia. Learning about Dementia can be a great way to support you in your caring role.\nAbout this event\nJoin this session with Dementia Australia for an informative and supportive session designed to help you better understand dementia \nThis presentation will provide an overview of: \n– what dementia is \n– common signs and symptoms \n– different types of dementia \n– how dementia can affect memory\, thinking\, behaviour and daily life \n– Services and supports. \nYou will have the option to submit a question at the time of registration. The guest speaker will also respond to as many live questions as possible during the session. \n  \nAbout the presenters\nBianca Colombage – Dementia Australia \nBianca is a Dementia Support Specialist with Dementia Australia. Bianca is joined by Helen Bossong\, a Dementia Counsellor with Dementia Australia. \nKim Repcak and Tania Daniels – Carers Victoria \nKim Repcak is a Carer Educator at Carers Victoria who delivers impactful workshops and presentations to carers and carer support groups across the state. \nTania Daniels is a Sector Educator at Carers Victoria who builds carer awareness with external organisations through workshops\, presentations and expert panels. \nWho can attend\nThis session is open to all carers and their family members who would like to know more about how to support someone with Dementia. \nLocation\nThis is an online event using MS Teams. A link will be provided upon registration. \nPlease note\nDue to the private/sensitive nature of individual situations\, the guest speaker cannot answer questions about specific cases in this forum.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carers-ask-an-expert-supporting-a-person-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Ask an expert,Carers Victoria,Dementia,Events for carers,National Carers Week,Online events for carers
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SUMMARY:Emergency Care Plan (for the person you care for) - online
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were unwell and could not keep up your caring role? Do you have a lot of important information about the person you care for all in your head? \nJoin our FREE online session for carers by Carers Victoria. \nDeveloping an Emergency Care Plan for the Person you care for.\nPlanning for peace of mind. \nAbout this event \nThis 90-minute workshop is designed to help you consider and document what needs to be done to prepare for an emergency when you are not able to care for others\, as you usually would. This workshop will include the following: Why it is important to have an emergency care planWhat kind of emergencies to plan forWho might be able to help in an emergencyWhat key information needs to be documented in an emergency care planPractice working through an emergency care plan template.Navigating an emergency can be very daunting. During this workshop\, we will work through a plan to help you plan ahead and hopefully keep peace of mind. This is an introduction to emergency care planning. \nPlease note \nThis workshop will not cover advanced care planning (Advanced care planning is a proactive process that helps individuals prepare for future healthcare decisions\, ensuring their wishes are respected if they become unable to communicate them). The focus of this workshop is how to provide continuity of care should something unexpected happen to you. \nLocation \nThis is an online event using MS Teams. A link will be provided upon registration. \nPlease note: This session will NOT be recorded. \nWho should attend \nThis session is open to all carers and their families. \nAttendance is free\, but registration is required. \nAbout the presenters: \nKim Repcak and Sally Camilleri are Carer Educators with Carers Victoria. They provide education and support to carers and Carer Support Groups across Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/emergency-care-plan-for-the-person-you-care-for-online-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,General,National Carers Week,Online events for carers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20261005T054606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002600Z
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SUMMARY:Carers Ask an Expert: Understand changes to Aged Care Services & Supports
DESCRIPTION:A FREE online Webinar for carers by Carers Victoria in partnership with Better Place Australia. Carers Ask an Expert – Supporting Carers to understand the changes to Aged Care Services and Supports\nCome along and learn more about the reform changes and how to navigate aged care.\nAbout this event\nJoin Rachael Kimber – Carers Victoria and Sacha Cahill– Better Place Australia to hear about some of the important changes to aged care and have your questions answered regarding how to navigate some of these changes. \nAs a Carers Victoria Practice Leader for Service Delivery and overseeing the respite program\, Rachael Kimber supports carers to begin accessing services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) while waiting for Support at Home to become available. As a Care Finder\, Sasha has helped many carers to navigate services through to the Support at Home Program. \nThrough their experiences and knowledge\, they will discuss these topics: The process of accessing Aged Care ServicesBecoming a registered supporterDifference between the Commonwealth Support Program and Support at Home ProgramWhat the waiting times are to receive an assessment and access servicesWhat does co contribution meanAccessing financial supportWho can support carers through this process.You will have the option to submit a question at the time of registration. The guest speaker will also respond to as many live questions as possible during the session. \nPlease note\nDue to the private/sensitive nature of individual situations\, the guest speaker cannot answer questions about specific cases in this forum. \nAbout the presenters\nSacha Cahill \nSacha has a background in Occupational Therapy (OT) and she has worked both in acute medical settings and in the community as an OT. She has also worked at Vision Australia\, supporting clients who are blind or have low vision. In all of these roles she observed how challenging it can be to navigate the aged care system\, and access vital supports. Sacha then worked as a co-ordinator for Veteran Home Care\, supporting veterans and their carers to access both veteran specific supports\, and also to understand My Aged Care. Sacha now works as a care finder and supports vulnerable and marginalized people to navigate My Aged Care. She is well versed in the changes since November 1 2025\, and has been working through various challenges relating to the change to assessments\, and the implementation of Support at Home. \nRachael Kimber \nAt Carers Victoria\, Rachael Kimber serves as the Practice Leader for Service Delivery and Innovation\, overseeing both the respite and mental health carer peer worker programs. Her experience spans a wide range of roles across government and community services\, with a particular focus on aged care. Rachael is genuinely passionate about working alongside communities\, especially carers\, to create services and opportunities that help people live and age well. Most recently\, she developed in partnership Carers Victoria’s group respite program for older people\, offering carers much-needed and meaningful breaks. \nWho can attend\nThis session is open to all carers and their family members who would like to know more about understanding the changes to Aged Care Services and Supports. \nLocation\nThis is an online event. A link will be provided upon registration. \nTechnology \nThis online event will be held as a Webinar on MS Teams. \nPlease note\nDue to the private/sensitive nature of individual situations\, the guest speaker cannot answer questions about specific cases in this forum.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carers-ask-an-expert-understand-changes-to-aged-care-services-supports-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Ask an expert,Carers Victoria,CHSP,Events for carers,Older people,Online events for carers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261112T143000
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SUMMARY:Services and Supports for Carers - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A free online workshop to support carers. Services and Supports for Carers – Online Workshop\nAbout this event \nJoin us online to learn about the support services that are available to carers and their families. \nTopics include: Support services for carers such as the Carer Gateway\nInformation about organisations that provide support to carers across Victoria\nThe role of Carers Victoria.Who can attend \nOpen to all carers and their families. Registration is essential. \nAbout the presenter \nKim Repcak is a Carer Educator at Carers Victoria. Kim has been working with carers for many years. She enjoys supporting carers to maximise their own health whilst performing her valuable caring role. \nLocation \nOnline via MS Teams. A link will be provided upon registration. \nPLEASE NOTE: This online session will not be recorded in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all participants. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/services-and-supports-for-carers-online-workshop-9/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,General,Online events for carers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T143000
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SUMMARY:Carer Support Group Facilitator Learning Program: Selfcare & Succession plan
DESCRIPTION:A FREE program by Carers Victoria Carer Support Group Facilitator Learning Program:\nSelfcare and Succession Planning\nCome online and learn more about facilitating your Carer Support Group\, meet other volunteers who are doing the same and share ideas. \nAbout this event \nThis workshop is part of a Learning Program for unpaid/volunteer facilitators and Carer Support Group members. A series of five online workshops designed to help experienced and new volunteer facilitators and group members to run effective carer support groups. All sessions include a combination of new information and opportunities to share your valuable knowledge. \nFacilitator Selfcare and Succession Planning (Planning for others to get involved in the running of the Carer Support Group. \nExplore: how setting boundaries can help carers and you as the facilitator to thrive\nsharing the load of running your Carer support Group\nreferring to appropriate supports.Who should attend \nVolunteer or unpaid organisers and facilitators of Carer Support Groups\, peer groups and yarning circles. Relevant for both new and established groups. \nAbout the presenters \nKim Repcak and Sally Camilleri are Carer Educators at Carers Victoria. Both have many years of experience establishing\, facilitating\, and supporting Carer Support Groups across Victoria and have a passion for supporting carer support groups to flourish. \nPlease note: for PAID FACILITATORS: \nIf you facilitate a carer group\, peer support or yarning circle as part of your paid employment\, please register for our Facilitator Network through our Sector team directly: sectorengagement@carersvictoria.org.au \nLocation \nOnline via MS Teams. A link will be provided upon registration. \nPlease note – This session will not be recorded due to privacy reasons.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carer-support-group-facilitator-learning-program-selfcare-succession-plan/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,Online events for carers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T120000
DTSTAMP:20261005T054606
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SUMMARY:Caring for Yourself - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A FREE online workshop for carers by Carers VictoriaCaring For Yourself\nAbout this event\nCarers across Victoria tell us that maintaining their own self-care is in their top three challenges. This workshop explores why your health and wellbeing are important and gives you practical strategies to help you better care for yourself. \nTopics include Why caring for the carer is essential\nWhat stops carers from caring for themselves\nPractical tips and strategies to help care for yourself as a carerDay/time \nWednesday 25 November  •  10:30 AM – 12 PM AEDT \nWho can attend \nThis session is open to all carers and caring families. \nAbout the presenter \nSally is a Carer Educators at Carers Victoria. She has worked with and delivered information session to Carers for many years and has a passion for supporting carers to access the services they need and to flourish. \nLocation \nOnline via Teams. Link provided on registration. \nPLEASE NOTE: This online session will not be recorded in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all participants. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/caring-for-yourself-online-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,Online events for carers
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