BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Carers Victoria - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Carers Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T133000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092246 CREATED:20260921T234049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T234049Z UID:10006330-1792666800-1792675800@www.carersvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Aspire Home Schooling Group Celebrating Carers Week at BOUNCE DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate Carers Week and join us for a relaxing catered lunch and massage while your children enjoy the experience of BOUNCE. Carers who home school and reside in the shires of Alpine\, Indigo and Towong and in Albury Wodonga are welcome to attend.        Please RSVP by Monday 19 October 2026. URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/aspire-home-schooling-group-celebrating-carers-week-at-bounce/ LOCATION:BOUNCE Wodonga\, 5/2 Romet Road\, West Wodonga\, Victoria\, 3690\, Australia CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Disability,Events for carers,National Carers Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bounce-Wodonga-e1790820488814.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Pringle":MAILTO:sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au GEO:-36.111043;146.8593461 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BOUNCE Wodonga 5/2 Romet Road West Wodonga Victoria 3690 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5/2 Romet Road:geo:146.8593461,-36.111043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T123000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092247 CREATED:20260923T042735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T223533Z UID:10006350-1792665000-1792672200@www.carersvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:National Carers Week Morning tea - Hoppers Crossing DESCRIPTION:A FREE morning tea for unpaid carers by Carers VictoriaJoin us to recognise National Carers Week!\n \nTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm \nDate: Thursday 22nd October 2026 \nLocation: Hoppers Club\, 180-200 Pannam Drive\, Hoppers Crossing \n \nAbout this event\nDo you support a family member or friend who has a disability\, mental illness\, chronic health condition\, or is ageing? \nNational Carers Week is a time to recognise the incredible contribution carers make every day. Carers Victoria invites you to take a well-deserved break and join us for a welcoming morning of connection\, wellbeing\, and appreciation. \nJoin us to: \n☕ Enjoy a delicious morning tea \n🧘 Relax and recharge with chair yoga \n🤝 Connect with other local carers \n📚 Meet local services and supports \n \n🎟️ Places are limited\, so be sure to register now! \n \nSupported by the Victorian Government. URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/national-carers-week-morning-tea-hoppers-crossing/ LOCATION:Hoppers Club\, 180-200 Panam Drive\, Hoppers Crossing\, VIC\, 3028\, Australia CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,General,National Carers Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/84b57afff65e6cde26ed85ae610a76fa-Mi8lym.tmp_.jpg GEO:-37.8698665;144.693172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hoppers Club 180-200 Panam Drive Hoppers Crossing VIC 3028 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=180-200 Panam Drive:geo:144.693172,-37.8698665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T113000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092247 CREATED:20261015T045955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T045955Z UID:10008907-1792576800-1792582200@www.carersvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Carers Corner Café Catch-Up in Sandringham DESCRIPTION:Take some time out\, enjoy a free cuppa and connect with other local carers in a relaxed and informal setting.  As one carer put it: Just to meet up\, have coffee\, whinge and laugh. \nAll carers with a connection to Bayside or Glen Eira welcome\, whether you’re a regular at Carers Corner or joining us for the first time\, we’d love to see you there. URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carers-corner-cafe-catch-up-in-sandringham-2/ LOCATION:Bay Road Nursery Cafe\, 114 Bay Road\, Sandringham\, Victoria\, 3191\, Australia CATEGORIES:Events for carers,General,National Carers Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coffee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Banyule City Council%2C":MAILTO:carers@banyule.vic.gov.au GEO:-37.9529796;145.0116886 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bay Road Nursery Cafe 114 Bay Road Sandringham Victoria 3191 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=114 Bay Road:geo:145.0116886,-37.9529796 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092247 CREATED:20260908T012005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T165311Z UID:10006134-1791982800-1791990000@www.carersvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Beaufort Carer's Week High Tea DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to a Special Carers High Tea to celebrate Carers Week!About this event \nIt’s time to pause\, relax and celebrate the incredible care and support you provide everyday over a delightful High Tea\, lovely company and great conversations with other carers in our wonderful library. \nIndulge in a scrumptious high tea made especially for our local carers. This special event is our way of saying thank you for the wonderful care and support you provide to others. \nWe can’t wait to share an afternoon of connection\, appreciation and celebration with You! \nRegistration \nAttendance is free\, but registration is essential. Registrations will be closed when all places are filled. \nFollowing registration\, you will receive an email outlining instructions on where to meet and how to get checked-in on arrival. \nEligibility \nYou must be a FREE Carers Victoria member\, which is part of the registration process. \nThis event is funded by the Additional Respite Program and is only for carers residing in the Beaufort and surrounding area. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nPlease note If you have any accessibility and dietary requirements\, please contact Carers Victoria to discuss your needs before attending the group. \n  \nThis event is in partnership with Pyrenees Community House & Carers Victoria. URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/beaufort-carers-week-high-tea/ LOCATION:Beaufort Community Resource Centre\, 72 Neill St\, Beaufort\, Victoria\, 3373\, Australia CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,National Carers Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-3.webp GEO:-37.4294262;143.3821295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Beaufort Community Resource Centre 72 Neill St Beaufort Victoria 3373 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72 Neill St:geo:143.3821295,-37.4294262 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T113000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092247 CREATED:20260907T010556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T012017Z UID:10006118-1791973800-1791977400@www.carersvictoria.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T150000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092247 CREATED:20260908T001909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T023531Z UID:10006120-1791972000-1792940400@www.carersvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:National Carers Week – SILENT GROUND by Connie Wong | Exhibition & Opening Night in Fitzroy North DESCRIPTION:Dear friends and community members\, \nI am delighted to share my solo exhibition\, Silent Ground\, featuring a vibrant selection of works created in 2026. As mentioned in my SBS interview\, I transform my daily life experiences – including age\, gender\, immigration and longtime carer – into creative work. \nIn honour of National Carers Week\, Silent Ground is a celebration of creative renewal and a tribute to the resilience of unpaid carers in our communities. This isn’t a showcase of silence but is an invitation to viewers into a space where vulnerability becomes strength and the inner self is given room to breathe. \nI hope my work can resonate with viewers to care about the nature and the people next to us. \nYou are warmly invited to join us for the \nOpening Night: Friday 16 October 2026 Free admission \nExhibition Dates: 14–25 October 2026 \nLocation: Red Gallery\, 157 St Georges Rd\, Fitzroy North\, Victoria \nTram: Route 11\, Stop 21 north of Edinburgh Gardens \nBus: 504 (Reid Street) \nI hope you’ll join us to experience this story of hope\, transformation and the courage to create without limits. \nWarm regards\,\nConnie Wong \nhttp://conniewongartist.com \nInstagram: conniewongart URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/national-carers-week-care-for-a-carer-you-are-invited-silent-ground-by-connie-wong-exhibition-opening-night/ LOCATION:Red Gallery\, 157 St Georges Rd\, Fitzroy North\, Victoria\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3068\, Australia CATEGORIES:Events for carers,National Carers Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Connie_Wong-You-and-I-oil-on-canvas-60-x-51-cm-e1790823349598.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Wong":MAILTO:conniewongartist@gmailcom GEO:-37.7853688;144.9817087 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Red Gallery 157 St Georges Rd Fitzroy North Victoria Melbourne Victoria 3068 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=157 St Georges Rd\, Fitzroy North\, Victoria:geo:144.9817087,-37.7853688 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T120000 DTSTAMP:20261114T092247 CREATED:20260922T061257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T213441Z UID:10006345-1791367200-1791374400@www.carersvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:National Carers Week Morning tea - Cranbourne DESCRIPTION:A FREE morning tea for unpaid carers by Carers VictoriaJoin us to recognise National Carers Week!\n \nTime: 10.00am – 12.00pm \nDate: Wednesday 7 October 2026 \nLocation: Amstel Club \n \nAbout this event\nDo you support a family member or friend who has a disability\, mental illness\, chronic health condition\, or is ageing? \nNational Carers Week is a time to recognise the incredible contribution carers make every day. Carers Victoria invites you to take a well-deserved break and join us for a welcoming morning of connection\, wellbeing\, and appreciation. \nJoin us to: \n☕ Enjoy a delicious morning tea \n🧘 Relax and recharge with chair yoga \n🤝 Connect with other local carers \n📚 Meet local services and supports \n \n🎟️ Places are limited\, so be sure to register now! \n \nSupported by the Victorian Government. URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/national-carers-week-morning-tea-cranbourne/ LOCATION:Amstel Club\, 1000 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd\, Cranbourne West\, Victoria\, 3977\, Australia CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,National Carers Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/84b57afff65e6cde26ed85ae610a76fa-Mi8lym.tmp_.jpg GEO:-38.1100183;145.2579151 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Amstel Club 1000 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd Cranbourne West Victoria 3977 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd:geo:145.2579151,-38.1100183 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR