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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning\, and Connection for AOD Families and Carers (Geelong)
DESCRIPTION:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning\, and Connection for Families and Carers of People Using Alcohol and/or Drugs \nJoin Family Drug Support during Carers Week for an evening of dinner\, practical learning and connection with other families and carers impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use. \nA catered dinner is included\, followed by an interactive Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries session. \nSetting boundaries can be difficult when you care about someone using alcohol or other drugs. Families can find themselves caught between wanting to help\, trying to prevent harm\, and protecting their own wellbeing. \nDuring the session\, we will explore: Why setting boundaries can be difficult.\nHow to set realistic boundaries that protect your wellbeing.\nTips for communicating your boundaries.\nRespond when boundaries are challenged.\nMaintain connection with your person while changing how you respond to their substance use.The session is practical and designed specifically for families and carers. You can participate in discussion and reflection without any expectation to share personal details. \nYou will also have a chance to connect with other families and carers who understand the experience and learn more about the Geelong Family Drug Support Group and ongoing support available from Family Drug Support. \nThis event is for family members and carers of people using alcohol and/or other drugs. Your person does not need to be in treatment\, seeking help or making changes for you to attend. \nFor more information\, please contact Cadence: 0493 683 860 | cadence@fds.org.au \nThis event is supported by Carers Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/food-for-thought-dinner-learning-and-connection-for-aod-families-and-carers-geelong/
LOCATION:Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect – Geelong\, 1/141 Malop St\, Geelong\, Victoria\, 3220\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Education,National Carers Week
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning and Connection for Carer's Week (Sunshine)
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Drug Support and the Western Metro Connect Centre for a carers week event for families and carers impacted by substance use. Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning\, and Connection for Families and Carers of People Using Alcohol and/or Drugs \nJoin Family Drug Support during Carers Week for an evening of dinner\, practical learning and connection with other families and carers impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use. \nA catered dinner is included\, followed by an interactive Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries session. \nSetting boundaries can be difficult when you care about someone using alcohol or other drugs. Families can find themselves caught between wanting to help\, trying to prevent harm\, and protecting their own wellbeing. \nDuring the session\, we will explore: Why setting boundaries can be difficult.\nHow to set realistic boundaries that protect your wellbeing.\nTips for communicating your boundaries.\nRespond when boundaries are challenged.\nMaintain connection with your person while changing how you respond to their substance use.The session is practical and designed specifically for families and carers. You can participate in discussion and reflection without any expectation to share personal details. \nYou will also have a chance to connect with other families and carers who understand the experience and learn more about the support available from Family Drug Support and the Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre. \nThis event is for family members and carers of people using alcohol and/or other drugs. Your person does not need to be in treatment\, seeking help or making changes for you to attend. \nPlaces are limited. Please register via Eventbrite by COB Friday 9th October. \nFor more information\, please contact Cadence: 0493 683 860 | cadence@fds.org.au \nThis event is supported by Carers Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/food-for-thought-dinner-learning-and-connection-for-carers-week-sunshine/
LOCATION:Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect\, 20 Hertford Road\, Sunshine\, Victoria\, 3435\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Education,National Carers Week
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning and Connection for Families and Carers of People Using Alcohol and/or Drugs (Ringwood)
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Drug Support during Carers Week for an evening of dinner\, practical learning and connection with other families and carers impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use. \nA catered dinner is included\, followed by an interactive Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries session. \nSetting boundaries can be difficult when you care about someone using alcohol or other drugs. Families can find themselves caught between wanting to help\, trying to prevent harm\, and protecting their own wellbeing. \nDuring the session\, we will explore: Why setting boundaries can be difficult\nHow to set realistic boundaries that protect your wellbeing\nTips for communicating your boundaries\nRespond when boundaries are challenged\nMaintain connection with your person while changing how you respond to their substance useThe session is practical and designed specifically for families and carers. You can participate in discussion and reflection without any expectation to share personal details. \nYou will also have a chance to connect with other families and carers who understand the experience and learn more about the Ringwood Family Drug Support Group and ongoing support available from Family Drug Support. \nThis event is for family members and carers of people using alcohol and/or other drugs. Your person does not need to be in treatment\, seeking help or making changes for you to attend. \nPlaces are limited. Please register via Eventbrite by COB Friday 9th October. \nFor more information\, please contact Cadence: 0493 683 860 | cadence@fds.org.au \nThis event is supported by Carers Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/food-for-thought-dinner-learning-and-connection-for-families-and-carers-of-people-using-alcohol-and-or-drugs-ringwood/2026-10-15/1/
LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street\, Ringwood\, Victoria\, 3134\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Education,National Carers Week
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning\, and Connection for AOD Families and Carers (Sunshine)
DESCRIPTION:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning\, and Connection for Families and Carers of People Using Alcohol and/or Drugs \nJoin Family Drug Support during Carers Week for an evening of dinner\, practical learning and connection with other families and carers impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use. \nA catered dinner is included\, followed by an interactive Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries session. \nSetting boundaries can be difficult when you care about someone using alcohol or other drugs. Families can find themselves caught between wanting to help\, trying to prevent harm\, and protecting their own wellbeing. \nDuring the session\, we will explore: Why setting boundaries can be difficult.\nHow to set realistic boundaries that protect your wellbeing.\nTips for communicating your boundaries.\nRespond when boundaries are challenged.\nMaintain connection with your person while changing how you respond to their substance use.The session is practical and designed specifically for families and carers. You can participate in discussion and reflection without any expectation to share personal details. \nYou will also have a chance to connect with other families and carers who understand the experience and learn more about the Footscray Family Drug Support Group and ongoing support available from Family Drug Support and the Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre \nThis event is for family members and carers of people using alcohol and/or other drugs. Your person does not need to be in treatment\, seeking help or making changes for you to attend. \nFor more information\, please contact Cadence: 0493 683 860 | cadence@fds.org.au \nThis event is supported by Carers Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/food-for-thought-dinner-learning-and-connection-for-aod-families-and-carers-sunshine/
LOCATION:Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect\, 20 Hertford Road\, Sunshine\, Victoria\, 3435\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Education,National Carers Week
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Dinner\, Learning and Connection for Families and Carers of People Using Alcohol and/or Drugs (Ringwood)
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Drug Support during Carers Week for an evening of dinner\, practical learning and connection with other families and carers impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use. \nA catered dinner is included\, followed by an interactive Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries session. \nSetting boundaries can be difficult when you care about someone using alcohol or other drugs. Families can find themselves caught between wanting to help\, trying to prevent harm\, and protecting their own wellbeing. \nDuring the session\, we will explore: Why setting boundaries can be difficult\nHow to set realistic boundaries that protect your wellbeing\nTips for communicating your boundaries\nRespond when boundaries are challenged\nMaintain connection with your person while changing how you respond to their substance useThe session is practical and designed specifically for families and carers. You can participate in discussion and reflection without any expectation to share personal details. \nYou will also have a chance to connect with other families and carers who understand the experience and learn more about the Ringwood Family Drug Support Group and ongoing support available from Family Drug Support. \nThis event is for family members and carers of people using alcohol and/or other drugs. Your person does not need to be in treatment\, seeking help or making changes for you to attend. \nPlaces are limited. Please register via Eventbrite by COB Friday 9th October. \nFor more information\, please contact Cadence: 0493 683 860 | cadence@fds.org.au \nThis event is supported by Carers Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/food-for-thought-dinner-learning-and-connection-for-families-and-carers-of-people-using-alcohol-and-or-drugs-ringwood/2026-10-15/2/
LOCATION:Eastern Volunteers\, 1a/36 New Street\, Ringwood\, Victoria\, 3134\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Education,National Carers Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T123000
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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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