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Coming up:
Carers Wellbeing Day
National Carers Week 2024 (13 -19 October) recognises, celebrates and raises awareness about the three million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend.
This year the Carers Hub will be holding our second ever Carers Wellbeing Day on 15 October. It is delivered with support from healthAbility, Carers Victoria and Banyule City Council. Activities for the day have been designed with carers in mind, and include a range of opportunities to relax, recharge and connect with others.
These activities are free for carers and will be held at the Eltham Living & Learning Hub. Please register to let us know you’re coming.
You are invited to attend as many activities as you would like across the day.
10am - 12pm Music, movement and mindfulness REGISTER HERE
11.45am - 2.45pm Therapeutic seated massage REGISTER HERE
12pm - 1.30pm Lunch and coffee REGISTER HERE
1.30pm - 4.30pm Flower arranging workshop REGISTER HERE
Bonus! Wednesday 16 October 2pm - 2.45pm Slow flow yoga workshop REGISTER HERE
Take a look here for full Carers Wellbeing Day activity information
or scroll down to see our activity calendar.
Carers Wellbeing Day is also supported by Carers Victoria.
Book a chat with our Carers Hub Facilitator
The Carers Hub provides a unique opportunity for local carers to book a confidential one-on-one chat with our Carers Hub Facilitator. Discuss your situation and find out more about the supports available to you.
To book phone 9433 3744 or email info.livinglearning@nillumbik.com.au.
Carers Collective: Craft and Cuppa
Parents, carers and friends are all welcome to these monthly sessions. Have a cuppa and connect with other local carers and parents. Bring a craft project or come along and be inspired to start something new.
When: Monthly (4th Tuesday), 6.30pm – 8.30pm (28 Nov)
Where: Diamond Creek Neighbourhood House, 119 Cowin Street, Diamond Creek
This event is free but please register here.
Different Journeys: Carers Cuppa
Different Journeys hold monthly drop-in sessions for carers. Talk to a Carer Peer Support Worker about what supports are available for you.
"My role as a Peer Support Officer is to connect with people who care for someone. There is so much information out there, carers don’t always know where to start". (Megan, Carer Support Worker)
Where: Urban Grooves cafe (99 Grimshaw St, Greensborough).
When: To find out when the next Carers Cuppa is taking place visit Different Journeys.
No need to register, please just come along.
MyTime groups
MyTime groups are for all parents and carers of children under the age of 18 who need a higher level of care than other children. This might be because of disability, chronic medical condition, or other additional needs including developmental delay.
Where: Warrandye Community Church – 57 Yarra St, Warrandyte 3113
When: Fortnightly Fridays 9.30-11.30am
Contact: Facilitator Sue Batcheler
Phone: 0413 655 659
Find out more here: MyTime - Supporting parents and carers of children with disability
Contact us
If you would like to contact our Carers Hub please phone 9433 3744 or email info.livinglearning@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
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