CarerLinks North Workshops
Details
- Date
- Aug 6–30 2019
- Address
- CarerLinks North, Entrance 2, Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, Preston
Free events.
Along with other carers, learn practical information and advice to support you and the person you care for.
The information sessions will support you to:
- Learn new skills which you can apply immediately in your caring role
- Learn techniques for your health and wellbeing, as well as the person you care for
- Meet other carers that can share their experience and learnings, and opportunities for mentoring
- Learn about CarerLinks North services
Carers will also have the opportunity to meet staff from the various teams at CLN and have your questions answered.
Light refreshments will be provided
TOPIC:
The caring role, supports & services
WHEN:
Tuesday 6 August 2019 from 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Wednesday 14 August 2019 from 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Tuesday 20 August 2019 from 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 28 August 2019 from 5.30pm – 6.30pm
WHERE:
CarerLinks North
Entrance 2, Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, Preston
TOPIC:
What to do when caring changes
WHEN:
Friday 9 August 2019 from 1.00 - 3.30pm
WHERE:
CarerLinks North
Entrance 2, Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, Preston
TOPIC:
Planning for the future
WHEN:
Friday 16 August 2019 from10:00am – 12:30pm
WHERE:
CarerLinks North
Entrance 2, Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, Preston
TOPIC:
Carers supporting carers through peer support
WHEN:
Friday 23 August 2019 from1:00pm – 3:30pm
WHERE:
CarerLinks North
Entrance 2, Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, Preston
TOPIC:
Taking a break & respite options
WHEN:
Friday 30 August 2019 from10:00am – 12:30pm
WHERE:
CarerLinks North
Entrance 2, Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, Preston
For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact:
PHONE: 9495 2500
EMAIL: CarerLinksNorth@merrihealth.org.au
The caring role, supports and services
This workshop acknowledges the importance of the caring role and what it means to care for someone. Carers will learn about the stages of the caring journey, common expectations and the support services and entitlements available. Carers will also be provided with information about the support services that CarerLinks North can provide to better support them on the caring journey.
What to do when caring changes
This workshop explores the importance of the caring role, what may occur when the caring role changes or ceases, and what services, supports and entitlements are available.
Planning for the future
If you care for someone, it is important to plan for the future. In this workshop, carers will be provided with information to help them in making important decisions for themselves and the person in their care. Carers will learn about the legal supports available to them including guardianship and powers of attorney, making a will and how to plan ahead.
Carers supporting carers through peer support
Carers will learn about the peer support service at CarerLinks North and the benefits it provides for carers through their caring journey. Carers will discuss their interests, what’s involved in setting up a peer support group, and will be provided with the opportunity to join a peer support group at CarerLinks North or set up their own.
Taking a break & respite options
Carers will understand the importance of looking after themselves and ‘taking a break’ from their caring role. Carers will explore the various respite options, strategies to improve self-care and ways to support their wellbeing on the caring role.