Teens and Beyond is a three-week online program for parents of teens with disability aged 13 and over. Over three online sessions, we explore key topics for the teenage years, including school and post-school options, getting the right NDIS support, behaviour support, mental health and friendships. This three-week program is for parents and carers of […]
A gentle day of creativity, connection and time for yourself. Together we'll learn some simple macrame knots and create a beautiful macrame candle jar to take home. The rhythmic, repetitive nature of macrame makes it a wonderfully calming and meditative process - no previous experience is needed. With morning tea and a light lunch included, […]
A chance to step away from the demands of home and caring, because sometimes it is much easier to truly switch off when you're somewhere different. A peaceful environment, fewer responsibilities and time in nature, can create space to exhale, rest, reset and reconnect with yourself, rather than always being the person looking after everyone […]
Dear friends and community members, I 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. In honour of National Carers Week, Silent […]
A FREE online Webinar for carers by Carers Victoria in partnership with Dementia Australia. Carers Ask an Expert – Supporting a person with Dementia. Many 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. About this event Join this […]
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem’s Online Bereavement Support group is a free 7-week online program for people who have cared for someone who died in the last 12 months. Sessions are facilitated by our experienced bereavement counsellors, social workers and pastoral carers. The discussions we have involve: Listening and sharing personal experiences Normalising the […]
Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) is commemorating national Carers Week by hosting Coffee Catch Ups. This year's theme is 'Care for a carer: Making carers visible' and reminds us of the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers and encourages all Australians to recognise, support and care for the carers in their families, workplaces and communities. Join […]
This monthly workshop will include a different topic. Session 1 - "Tree of Strength" - 12 August Creating a tree that represents self – including values, dreams, hopes, desires, strengths, aspirations and supports. Session 2 - "Express Yourself" - 9 September Decorating a journal that can be used for art, personal reflections, quotes, diary entries, […]
Parents and carers of children aged 0-18 with a disability or additional support needs in the Barwon region are invited to join us for a Carers Week morning of Geocaching along the Geelong Waterfront, followed by lunch at the Waterfront Pantry. Thanks to support from Carers Victoria, this event is free of charge. Delivered by […]
To celebrate and acknowledge our families and carers for all they do for their care recipients, we are hosting a 1 hour Laughing Yoga workshop, catered lunch and an afternoon of crafts at the Grampians Connect centre in Ballarat. This day has been organised in conjunction with the carers that we are currently supporting. We […]
To celebrate National Carers Week, we are hosting a sit down, served lunch for Carers in our community. We will have two professional massage therapists with us on the day, helping us to care for our carers! Description on bookings: This week shines a light on the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers in our […]
Carers in the Mansfield Shire are warmly invited to take some time out with a garden visit and tasty lunch at High Country Estate. Enjoy a peaceful stroll around the stunning gardens and maze, view the art gallery showcasing unique local artwork, and follow with a communal lunch at the Estate's garden cafe.
