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SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware Webinar for Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:A FREE online two-part program by Carers Victoria\nFor carers\, volunteer group leaders\, facilitators and committee members \nAbout this event\nHave you recently established\, or wanting to start\, a Carer Support Group? Or do you organise\, facilitate\, or participate in a volunteer-led committee? \nOur Carer Support Group Facilitator Training can equip you with the knowledge and skills to take on your role more effectively. The program provides you with a high-level overview of key theory and practices of establishing and facilitating a group. \nOn completion you should have the capabilities and confidence to: \n\nestablish a Carer Support Group\neffectively facilitate a Carer Support Group\nbetter understand and work with groups.\n\nWho can attend\nThis workshop is suitable for people who: \n\nplan to set up a new Carer Support Group\nhave recently established a Carer Support Group\norganise\, coordinate or facilitate meetings and would like to develop relevant skills\nare joining a volunteer-led committee.\n\nPlease note: If you have experience facilitating groups but would like tips on supporting your group to thrive and remain sustainable\, look out for our Community of Practice Volunteer/Unpaid Facilitator Program which will open for registrations in early August. \nThis program is run over two sessions\nSession 1
 \nMonday 19 August 2024 \n9.30am – 12.00pm \nSession 2
 \nMonday 26 August 2024 \n9.30am – 12.00pm \nPlease note: Both sessions must be attended to complete the program.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-webinar-for-service-providers/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events for organisations,Paid support group facilitator,Paid support staff
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carers Victoria Events Team":MAILTO:events@www.carersvictoria.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Carer Support Group Facilitator Training for Paid Workers #10578
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate a carer support group as part of your paid work\, and are looking for training to enhance your existing skills?\n\n\nA FREE two-session program for Employed/Paid Facilitators of Carer Support Groups by Carers Victoria. \nOur Carer Support Group Facilitator Training for employed/paid facilitators provides the key information and skills required to effectively run a carer support group. \nThe course is delivered in 2 hour blocks over a 2 week period; it is 4 hours of training in total. The course is facilitated by qualified educators who have a strong understanding about carers and sound experience in group dynamics and facilitation skills. \nSession 1 – Wednesday 6 August 2025 – 10am – 12pm \nSession 2 – Wednesday 13 August 2025 – 10am – 12pm \nTopics will include: \n\nConsiderations when establishing a carer support group – membership\, structure\, format\, logistics\n\n\nExploring the purpose and benefits of a carer support group\n\n\nSkills for facilitating a carer support group\, including creating a group agreement\n\n\nTuckman’s model of the lifecycle of a group\n\n\nActive listening skills\n\n\nExploring conflict management\n\n\nOngoing support for facilitators offered by Carers Victoria and access to a facilitator guide published by Carers Victoria.\n\nWho should attend \nThose who are new to the role of a carer support group facilitator and existing facilitators who wish to refresh and extend their knowledge and skills in this area. \n 
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carer-support-group-facilitator-training-for-paid-workers-10578/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events for organisations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware - online Workshop for Service Providers #10249
DESCRIPTION:A free online workshop by Carers Victoria\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware Online Workshop for Service Providers\n  \nAs a part of your job role\, do you engage with unpaid carers who support a family member or friend?\nTo understand more about unpaid carers in our community\, sign up for our one-hour workshop to learn about the definition of a carer\, interesting facts and statistics\, issues carers experience on a regular basis and key organisations that provide services and supports for carers. \nPlaces are limited to 20 participants. \nWho can attend \nThis free workshop is for organisations and staff . \n  \nPlease note: Automated captioning is available through Zoom for this event.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-online-workshop-for-service-providers-10249/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events for organisations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
CREATED:20250611T195917Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice Volunteer/Unpaid Facilitator Program 2025  #10445
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate a carer support group as a volunteer who is unpaid?\n\n\nCommunity of Practice Volunteer/Unpaid Facilitator Program. Practical support for setting up or running your Carer Support Group within this free five-session program.\n  \nWed 12/2/25 -Attracting and maintaining membership of your Carer Support Group.\nWed 9/4/25 -Ways to get the money\, and other resources\, your group needs.\nWed 11/6/25 -Building positive relationships and communication within your group.\nWed 13/8/25 -Establishing boundaries and responding to conflict when it occurs.\nWed 15/10/25 -Sharing the load\, planning ahead and facilitator self-care.\n\nAbout this series of events.\n‘Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.’\nEtienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner\, 2015. \nAre you currently running or supporting a Carer Group? Are you considering establishing a new carer support group? \nJoin our Community of Practice for Volunteer (unpaid) Facilitators of Carer Support Groups. There are five sessions in total available across 2025\, each offering different practical skills and ongoing opportunities to connect with your peers. \nThese sessions will focus on sharing experience\, skills and knowledge. \nParticipants are encouraged to attend every session to build relationships and connections\, however you are welcome to join at any stage and it is possible to attend individual sessions that are of interest. Each session will focus on a specific topic. \nPlease register individually for sessions you plan to attend. \nAttendance is free and we welcome new members. Zoom link will be provided following registration. \n  \nWho can attend?\nCarer Support Group Facilitators. All carers who facilitate Carer Support Groups in their own time or with minimal support are welcome to join this group (Unpaid or Volunteer). \n  \nPlease note\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@www.carersvictoria.org.au
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/community-of-practice-volunteer-unpaid-facilitator-program-2025-10445/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Events for organisations
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Aromatherapy
DESCRIPTION:Explore how aromatherapy can support well-being with certified therapist Sonya from Mother Nurture. \n\n11:00AM – 12:00PM: Introduction to the safe use of aromatherapy oils to enhance wellbeing.\nPresented by Sonya Edmonds from Mother Nurture. \n12:00PM – 2:00PM: Join us for lunch with our regular carers support group and book a 10-minute seated massage with Sonya.\n Vegetarian options will be provided. Please let us know if you have any other dietary requirements.\n\n 
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/introduction-to-aromatherapy/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Self-Improvement
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250902T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Carer Support Group Facilitator Training Two-Part Online Program
DESCRIPTION:A FREE two-part online program by Carers Victoria\n\n\nCarer Support Group Facilitator Training Two-Part Online Program\n  \nFor carers\, volunteer group leaders\, unpaid facilitators and committee members\n  \nDate and time \nSession 1\nTuesday 2 September 2025 – 10am – 12.30pm \nSession 2\nTuesday 9 September 2025 – 10am – 12.30pm \n  \nLocation \nOnline via Zoom. Link will be provided on registration. \n  \nAbout this event \nHave you recently established\, or are you wanting to start a Carer Support Group? Or do you organise\, facilitate\, or participate in a volunteer-led committee responsible for a CSG? \nOur Carer Support Group Facilitator Training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform your role more effectively. The program is an introduction that offers an overview of key ideas and practices related to establishing and facilitating a group. \nAfter completing this program you will have the skills and confidence to: \n\nestablish a Carer Support Group\neffectively facilitate a Carer Support Group\nbetter understand the dynamic of working with groups.\n\n  \nWho can attend \nThis workshop is suitable for people who: \n\nare volunteers and are unpaid\nplan to set up a new Carer Support Group\nhave recently established a Carer Support Group\norganise\, coordinate or facilitate meetings and would like to develop relevant skills\nare joining a volunteer-led committee.\n\nPlease note \nParticipants register for both sessions at the same time. \nBoth sessions must be attended to complete the program. \n  \nThese sessions are for community members and volunteers only. If you facilitate a carer group\, peer support or yarning circle as part of your paid employment\, and would like to undergoe Facilitator training\, please contact our Sector team directly sectorengagement@www.carersvictoria.org.au.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carer-support-group-facilitator-training-two-part-online-program-10514/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carer Groups,Carers Victoria,Events for carers,Online only
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware Workshop in Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop and networking event by Carers Victoria and Intereach\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware for Aged Care Providers and Carer Support Services\nA free workshop and networking event by Carers Victoria and Intereach.\nAbout this event \nThis session will focus on building your understanding of unpaid carers in our community\, exploring the issues impacting on their caring role and what key services are available to support them. \nTopics include: \n\nCarer awareness – the carer landscape\, themes and challenges faced by carers\, including in the current aged care context.\nCarer supports – referral options\, services available to unpaid carers.\nCarer impact – exploring ways to support carers within your service and within your broader organisation.\n\nA networking opportunity and complimentary lunch will follow the workshop. \nPlease advise of dietary requirements when registering. \nWorkshop 10am – 12pm \nLunch 12pm – 12.30pm \nWho should attend \nThis workshop is designed for organisations and staff working under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). It is also relevant to the broader aged care sector and its workers. \nOrganisations that support unpaid family and friend carers are also welcome to attend. \nThis program is supported by the Australian Government.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-workshop-in-bendigo-10649/
LOCATION:Peppergreen Farm\, 40-44 Thunder Street\, North Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for organisations
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SUMMARY:National Carers Week - An Introduction to Becoming Carer Aware - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A FREE event by Carers Victoria\n\nA FREE online event by Carers Victoria \nAn introduction to Becoming Carer Aware\nA free online webinar. Participants across a range of organisations are invited to attend. \nAbout this event \nThere are over 750 000 unpaid family and friend carers in Victoria. Better understanding of carers and the challenges they face is key to caring for carers. \nThis session is specially designed for National Carers Week to assist organisations to understand and support carers in their community \nA recording will be made available after the event. Please register to be provided with a direct link to this event. In addition\, the recording will be accompanied with a short discussion guide. \nAbout the presenters \nAngela Gigliotti and Tania Daniels are both senior educators within Carers Victoria.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/national-carers-week-an-introduction-to-becoming-carer-aware-webinar/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for carers,National Carers Week,Online only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Carer Support Group Facilitator: Online Training for Paid Workers
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate a carer support group as part of your paid work\, and are looking for training to enhance your existing skills?\n\n\nA FREE two-session program for Employed/Paid Facilitators of Carer Support Groups by Carers Victoria. \nOur Carer Support Group Facilitator Training for employed/paid facilitators provides the key information and skills required to effectively run a carer support group. \nThe course is delivered in 2 hour blocks over a 2 week period; it is 4 hours of training in total. The course is facilitated by qualified educators who have a strong understanding about carers and sound experience in group dynamics and facilitation skills. \nSession 1 – Tuesday 21 October 2025 – 1pm – 3pm \nSession 2 – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – 1pm – 3pm \nTopics will include: \n\nConsiderations when establishing a carer support group – membership\, structure\, format\, logistics\n\n\nExploring the purpose and benefits of a carer support group\n\n\nSkills for facilitating a carer support group\, including creating a group agreement\n\n\nTuckman’s model of the lifecycle of a group\n\n\nActive listening skills\n\n\nExploring conflict management\n\n\nOngoing support for facilitators offered by Carers Victoria and access to a facilitator guide published by Carers Victoria.\n\nWho should attend \nThose who are new to the role of a carer support group facilitator and existing facilitators who wish to refresh and extend their knowledge and skills in this area. \n 
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/carer-support-group-facilitator-training-for-paid-workers-10580/
LOCATION:Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for organisations,Online only
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T143000
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice Volunteer/Unpaid Facilitator Program 2025  #10445
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate a carer support group as a volunteer who is unpaid?\n\n\nCommunity of Practice Volunteer/Unpaid Facilitator Program. Practical support for setting up or running your Carer Support Group within this free five-session program.\n \nWed 12/2/25 -Attracting and maintaining membership of your Carer Support Group.\nWed 9/4/25 -Ways to get the money\, and other resources\, your group needs.\nWed 11/6/25 -Building positive relationships and communication within your group.\nWed 13/8/25 -Establishing boundaries and responding to conflict when it occurs.\nWed 22/10/25 -Sharing the load\, planning ahead and facilitator self-care.\n\nAbout this series of events.\n‘Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.’Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner\, 2015. \nAre you currently running or supporting a Carer Group? Are you considering establishing a new carer support group? \nJoin our Community of Practice for Volunteer (unpaid) Facilitators of Carer Support Groups. There are five sessions in total available across 2025\, each offering different practical skills and ongoing opportunities to connect with your peers. \nThese sessions will focus on sharing experience\, skills and knowledge. \nParticipants are encouraged to attend every session to build relationships and connections\, however you are welcome to join at any stage and it is possible to attend individual sessions that are of interest. Each session will focus on a specific topic. \nPlease register individually for sessions you plan to attend. \nAttendance is free and we welcome new members. Zoom link will be provided following registration. \n \nWho can attend?\nCarer Support Group Facilitators. All carers who facilitate Carer Support Groups in their own time or with minimal support are welcome to join this group (Unpaid or Volunteer). \n \nPlease note\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@www.carersvictoria.org.au
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/community-of-practice-volunteer-unpaid-facilitator-program-2025-10445-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for organisations,Online only
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T140000
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SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware - online workshop for Service Providers #10460
DESCRIPTION:A free online workshop by Carers Victoria\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware online workshop for Service Providers\nAs a part of your job role\, do you engage with unpaid carers who support a family member or friend? \nTo understand more about unpaid carers in our community\, sign up for our one-hour workshop to learn about the definition of a carer\, interesting facts and statistics\, issues carers experience on a regular basis and key organisations that provide services and supports for carers. \nPlaces are limited to 20 participants. \nWho can attend \nThis free workshop is for organisations and staff. \nPlease note: Automated captioning is available through Zoom for this event.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-online-workshop-for-service-providers-10460/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Carers Victoria,Events for organisations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware Workshop in Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop and networking event by Carers Victoria and Grampians Region Sector Development Team\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware Workshop in Ballarat\nA free workshop and networking event hosted by Carers Victoria and Grampians Region Sector Development Team. \nThis workshop is designed for organisations and staff working under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). It is also relevant to the broader aged care sector and its workers.\nAbout this event \nThis session will focus on building your understanding of unpaid carers in our community\, exploring the issues impacting on their caring role and what key services are available to support them. \nTopics include: \n\nCarer awareness – the carer landscape\, themes and challenges faced by carers\, including in the current aged care context.\nCarer supports – referral options\, services available to unpaid carers.\nImplementing Carer Aware – exploring ways to support carers within your service and within your broader organisation\n\nA networking opportunity and complimentary lunch will follow the workshop. \nPlease advise of dietary requirements when registering. \nWorkshop 10am – 12pm \nLunch 12pm – 12.30pm \nWho should attend \nThis workshop is designed for organisations and staff working under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). It is also relevant to the broader aged care sector and its workers. \nOrganisations that support unpaid family and friend carers are also welcome to attend. \nThis program is supported by the Australian Government.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/bca-ballarat/
LOCATION:Ballarat Community Health\, 12 Lilburne Street\, Lucas\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All service providers,Carers Victoria,Events for organisations,Paid support group facilitator,Paid support staff,Staff working under CHSP
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105526
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SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware - online workshop for Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:A free online workshop by Carers Victoria\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware online workshop for Service Providers \nAs a part of your job role\, do you engage with unpaid carers who support a family member or friend? \nTo understand more about unpaid carers in our community\, sign up for our one-hour workshop to learn about the definition of a carer\, facts and statistics\, issues common to carers and key organisations which provide services and supports for carers. \nPlaces are limited to 20 participants. \nWho can attend \nThis free workshop is for organisations and staff. \nLocation \nThis is an online event. A link will be provided upon registration. \nDon’t miss this event! Add this event to your calendar. A link will be found in your ‘confirmation of registration’ email. \nTechnology \nThis online event will be held on MS Teams. Carers Victoria has previously used Zoom in the past. MS Teams is very similar. To understand more about MS Teams visit the help site Microsoft Teams help & learning. \nPlease note: Automated captioning is available through Teams for this event.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-online-workshop-for-service-providers/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:All service providers,Events for organisations,Paid support group facilitator,Paid support staff,Staff working under CHSP
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UID:10003790-1774348200-1774355400@www.carersvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware Workshop & Networking event in Benalla
DESCRIPTION:Workshop/Networking event by Carers Victoria and Hume Region Alliance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware workshop\nOverview\nA free workshop and networking event which will focus on building your understanding of unpaid carers in your community\, exploring the issues impacting on their caring role and what key services are available to support them. \nTopics include: \n· Carer awareness – the carer landscape\, themes and challenges faced by carers\, including in the current aged care context. \n· Carer supports – referral options\, services available to unpaid carers. \n· Implementing Carer Aware – exploring ways to support carers within your service and within your broader organisation \nA networking opportunity and tasty complimentary lunch will follow the workshop. \n  \nWho should attend?\nThis workshop is designed for organisations and staff working within the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and the broader aged care sector. Organisations that support unpaid family and friend carers are also welcome to attend. \n\nRegistrations\nAttendance is free but registration is essential. \n\nThis program is supported by the Australian Government.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-workshop-networking-event-in-benalla-r/
LOCATION:Community Care\, 45 Coster Street\, Benalla\, VIC. 3672\, 45 Coster Street\, Benalla\, Victoria\, 3672\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All service providers,Events for organisations,Paid support group facilitator,Paid support staff,Staff working under CHSP
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UID:10002149-1774519200-1774526400@www.carersvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Becoming Carer Aware Workshop & Networking event in Echuca
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop and networking event by Carers Victoria and Intereach\n\n\nBecoming Carer Aware workshop\nThis session will focus on building your understanding of unpaid carers in our community\, exploring the issues impacting on their caring role and what key services are available to support them.\nTopics include: \n· Carer awareness – the carer landscape\, themes and challenges faced by carers\, including in the current aged care context. \n· Carer supports – referral options\, services available to unpaid carers. \n· Implementing Carer Aware – exploring ways to support carers within your service and within your broader organisation \nA networking opportunity and tasty complimentary lunch will follow the workshop. \nWho should attend? \nThis workshop is designed for organisations and staff working within the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and the broader aged care sector. Organisations that support unpaid family and friend carers are also welcome to attend. \nThis program is supported by the Australian Government.
URL:https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-carer-aware-workshop-networking-event-in-echuca/
LOCATION:Echuca Regional Health Education building\, 237 Leichardt Street\, Echuca\, VIC\, 3564\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All service providers,Events for organisations,Paid support group facilitator,Paid support staff,Staff working under CHSP
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