CARERS WEEK 2012 Sunday 14 - Saturday 20 October Activities during
CARERS WEEK 2012Sunday 14 - Saturday 20 October
Activities during
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CENTRAL COAST
Tai Roto Maori Culture Association All carers "All Together" morning tea including choir and sharing
10am Saturday 20 October Rose Road, Wyong Maryann 43903414
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Grandparent carers "All Together" morning tea including choir and sharing
Saturday 20 October Rose Road, Wyong Maryann 43903414
Candles Cancer Support Group Inc Carers of cancer patients Celebrate carers barbeque picnic Wednesday 17 October Jenny Dixon Reserve (Lions Park), Bungary Road, Norah Head
Lyn 43935017 or [email protected]
Cancer Council Carers of cancer patients Carer Celebration Afternoon Tea Saturday 13 October Gatorade Park Mingara, Tumbi Umbi Sandra 43363500 or [email protected]
Green Point Community Centre Inc All carers Pamper Day for Carers Friday 12 October 96 Koolang Rd, Green Point
Ongoing Complex Care Carer Support (South) Central Coast L.H.D
All carers Carers Recognition Day (BBQ Luncheon) Tuesday 16 October 21 Beane St, Gosford Leanne 43448556
Ongoing Complex Care Carer Support (North) Central Coast L.H.D
All carers Carers Recognition Day (BBQ Luncheon) Thursday 18 October Watanobbi Community Centre, 1Harrington Close, Watanobbi
Leanne 43448556
CENTRAL WEST
Parent Education & Support Network Carers of children with a disability/special need
High tea Friday 26 October Young & District Community Hub Elly 63826328
Murrumbidgee Local Health District Young Mental Health Carer Support Group
Carers of people with a mental illness
Pampering day Tuesday 16 October Young Beauty Salons Kerry 63828740 or [email protected]
Tumut Mental Health Carer Support Group
Carers of people with a mental illness
Pampering day Wednesday 24 October Tumut-Jean Louise Essential Beauty + Local Hair Salon
Kerry 63828740 or [email protected]
Bathurst Seymour Centre All carers Information Session with Dr John Troller followed by a lunch outing
Tuesday 16 October Information session: HACC meeting rm 55 Seymour Street at 10:30, Lunch: Beekeepers Inn, 12:00pm
Terisa 63321449
Young Meals on Wheels Organisation Inc
All carers Trip to Harden/Murrumburrah Wednesday 17 October Aurville Rd, Harden Nancy 63822520
Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre Inc
All carers Carers expo Friday 19 October 1 Padley St, Lithgow Heath 63545910
Western NSW Local Health Network All carers "Tullamore Carers Bingo Bonanza" Wednesday 17 October Tullamore Seniors Day Centre, 1 Hinkler St, Tullamore
Kelly 68925003
Dementia Carers Support Group (Carewest)
All carers Morning tea Wednesday 17 October How Bazaar & Café Patricia 63912450
Playgroup NSW Inc Parents & carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Bravo Brunch" (40 years of Playgroup) Friday 19 October Odeep 2 Yarrawong Place, Orange Sharlene 63614093
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
The Carers Week Grants Program is funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services to celebrate Carers Week by providing grants to carer support groups and organisations across NSW to organise an event. Most of the events listed have been funded through this Program.
2 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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CUMBERLAND/PROSPECT
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
Arabic carers Carers Week celebration lunch Friday 19 October Pronto Rocks Café, Shop 30 Westfield, 328-336 North Rocks Road, North Rocks
Lila 98720312 or [email protected]
Home Support & Community Services, Parramatta City Council
All carers Bus trip & lunch to Nurragingy Reserve To be announced Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside Anne-Elizabeth 98065125, [email protected]
Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre Inc Carers of people with a disability
Carers picnic day Monday 15 October Lambeth Reserve, Picnic Point Dale 9645 3700, [email protected]
Anglicare-Westlink Respite Services Arabic speaking carers Luncheon and gifts Monday 15 October Auburn Family Restaurant- Northumberland Nahid 88050912 or [email protected]
Sydwest Multicultural MSI Carer Support Group
Multicultural carers Barbeque picnic day Friday 19 October Umina Beach Woy Woy Souzan 99253777
Brain Injury Support Group, St Jo-seph's Hospital
Carers of people with a brain injury
Carers brunch in the gardens To be announced Normandy Rd, Auburn Botanical Gardens Angela 97490304
Samarpan Inc South Asian carers with a disability
Picnic lunch Sunday 14 October To be announced Rajni 0432798938
Hills Support Group, Westlink Respite Services-Host Family Program
Carers of children with a disability
Luncheon Monday 15 October Eurolounge Restaurant, Castle Towers- Castle Hill
Deborah 88050903
Ryde Family Support Service Inc Grandparent carers Visit to Sydney Australian Museum and lunch
Wednesday 17 October 6 College Street Michael 93340133 or [email protected]
Blacktown City Council Grandparents Support Group
Grandparent carers Morning Tea in the Village Green Thursday 18 October 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown Amy 0417588334
Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury Support Group
Carers of children with a disability
"Art for Heart's Sake" Monday 15 October To be announced Barbara 88050914
Penrith Support Group, Anglicare-Westlink Respite Services
Carers of children with a disability
"Art for Heart's Sake" Monday 15 October To be announced Tracey 88050915
The Carer Connection, Our Lady of Consolation
All carers Art Therapy session Wednesday 17 October Otford lookout, the cliff, Otford Lea 98325417
Merrylands Arabic Support Group All carers Carers day celebration Monday 24 September Rosehill Bowling Club Nadia 0414937925
Indonesian Welfare Association Inc Indonesian-speaking carers
Supporting Carers of ageing parents/partners
Monday/Tuesday 15/16 October 7pm-8pm
Indonesian Language Program 'Duta Nusantara' on radio 2000 FM98.5 - Burwood
Juliani 0412262819
Transcultural Mental Health Centre All carers Lunch cruise Friday 19 October Ferry from Circular Quay Lilian 0433194106
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
Chinese parents of chil-dren with hearing and/or vision loss
Time Out for parents Friday 19 October Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Campus at North Rocks, Lunch at Toptaste
Celine 98720852
Peckys Limited All carers Carers pampering session & BBQ To be announced Mount Druitt Tafe then Alroy Tavern Lynelle 0414229867
St Joseph's Hospital All carers Carers Day Out Wednesday 17 October Auburn Botanical Gardens Narelle 97490388
Hills Autism Support Network Mum's of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Mum's lunch Thursday 18 October Winston Hotel, Caroline Chisolm Drive, Winston Hills
Elena 0417447992
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
3 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Transcultural Mental Health Centre Farsi carers Farsi carer Luncheon Monday 15 October Auburn RSL Club, no. 33 Northumberland Road
Behnaz 0417175155
Multiple Sclerosis Limited Carers of people disabled from the symptoms of MS
MS carers BBQ Saturday 20 October To be announced Angela 94688328
Playgroup NSW Inc Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pamper day for carers Wednesday 17 October St Josephs Family Services, Walters Street Cate 0422291307
Arabic Carer Support Group Bankstown Arabic carers Lunch Friday 19 October To be announced Arige 0418999033
My Time (For parents of children living with cancer)
Parents of children with cancer
Carers time out pamper session Thursday 18 October Kingsgrove Bexley North Community Centre, 54 Shaw Street, Bexley
Tracey 0418625627
Family & Carer Support Programme All carers Kirsten Mitchell Memorial Camp (C.O.P.M.I Camp)
Wednesday-Friday 3-5 October
Jindabyne Sport & Rec Centre Claire Mitchell 0428434407
Grandparents My Time Group (Playgroup NSW)
Older carers "Time For U" catered afternoon tea Tuesday 16 October Garden Mania, Boambee Fleur 0414628503
Play Connect (Playgroup NSW) Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Big Day Out" Thursday 18 October Pet Porpoise Pool Fleur 0414628503
Playgroup NSW Inc All carers "Queanbeyan MyTime and Playconnect celebrates carers week"
Friday 19 October 2012 Letchworth Neighbourhood Centre, 28 Miller Street
Angela 0438 661 604
Transcultural Mental Health Afghani carers Excursion & Eid Celebration (Islamic Day) To be announced 36 Cousper St, Granville Nabila 0427842469
Playgroup NSW Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Relax & Reboot," buffet lunch and craft stations
Friday 19 October St Mathews Anglican Church Leith St, Ashbury
Rachel1800171882
FAR NORTH COAST
Aspect FNC Centre for Autism Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Carers wellbeing activities To be announced Summerland Early Intervention Cath 66283660
Ballina Early Intervention Carers of children with a disability
Pampering day Tuesday 16 October To be announced Sue 66866267 or [email protected]
Mental Health Family & Carers Sup-port Group
Carers of people with a mental illness
Carers luncheon Tuesday 16 October Just Grounds Café & Espresso Bar, 86 Magellan St, Lismore
Ann 0421302495
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW, Ballina Mental Health Carer Support Group
Carers of people with a mental illness
Carers luncheon Sunday 14 October Turning Point Café, House With No Steps, 253 Wardell Rd, Alstonville
Leigh 66868918
Pottsville Carer Support Group Carers of people with diabetes
Dinner and social support evening Tuesday 16 October D'Agostino's Restaurant, Coast Road, Pottsville
Ruth 66760411
Tweed Parkinson's Support Group, Parkinson's NSW
Carers of people with Parkinson's Disease
Carers luncheon Wednesday 17 October To be announced Helen 66762549
The Caring Circle Senior carers "Armchair travel and lunch" Tuesday 16 October Senior Centre, Bloore Street, Kyogle Julie 66321853
Side by Side Asperger Family Support Group
Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Parent to Parent" Wednesday 17 October Pottsville Beach Neighborhood Centre, 12A Elizabeth St, Pottsville Beach
Debra 66760483
On Track Community Programs All carers Barbeque To be announced Lake Ainsworth Recreation Centre Julia 07 55248976
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
4 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Northcott Disability Services Community Participation Program
Carers of people with a disability
Luncheon at Harvest Café Thursday 18 October 18-20 Pacific Highway, Newrybar Vicki 0418288740
Northern Rivers Parkinsons Support Group
All carers Morning Tea & Guest Speaker for carers Friday 19 October Crowley Retirement Village, 154 Cherry St, Ballina, NSW
Graham 0266864243
Yamba Parkinsons Support Group All carers River cruise with lunch 11am Friday 19 October Ferry from Yamba to Iluka Heather 0266461369
Southern Cross Community Care All carers Dreams for a day 9:30am-3:30pm Friday 12 October
Ripples on the Creek, 601-602 Grady's Creek Road, Kyogle
Rosie 02 66625844
Summerland Early Intervention Programme
All carers Picnic and pamper morning tea Tuesday 16 October Summerland Early Intervention Pro-gramme, Rifle Range Road, East Lismore
Narelle 02 6621 6421
Clarence Valley Kindred Carers Support All carers Pampering morning Tuesday 16 October 11 Wicken Close, Waterview Heights Joanne 0266449284
Lifebridge East Inc Carers of people with dementia
Celebration lunch Thursday 18 October Seventh Day Adventist Hall, Philip Street, Chinderam
Pam 0266742267
Aspect FNC Centre for Autism Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Carers wellbeing activities To be announced 23 Commercial Road, Alstonville Cath 66283660
Aspect FNC Centre for Autism Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Carers wellbeing activities To be announced Ballina Early Intervention Centre, John Sharpe Street, Ballina
Cath 66283660
Mental Health Carers Support Group All carers Lunch and movies Monday 15 October Yamba Cinema, Coldstream Street Catherine 0266461565
Northcott Disability Services Carers in Family Support Program
Carers morning tea Tuesday 16 October Venue in Ballina tbc Bill 66206600
Northcott Disability Services Mums of children with disability aged 0-8
"Mamabake" Friday 19 October Dunes, Ballina Rachel 66206600
Summerland Early Intervention Programme
Carers of children with developmental delays
Picnic & pamper morning tea Thursday 25 October Peace Park, Nimbin Karen 0429182463
Dementia Specific All carers Lunch out Friday 19 October Clarks Beach Restaurant, Lawson Street, Byron Bay
Barbara 0266851619
Byron Shire Council & Byron Respite Care
All carers Morning tea interactive session Friday 19 October Brunswick Heads, Community Centre, South Beach Rd, Brunswick Heads
Karen 0266267224
HUNTER
Hunter Connect ASD Carers Support Carers of older people Carers week celebration dinner Tuesday 16 October Bull n Bush Hotel, Ferodale Rd, Medowie Sam 49828105, [email protected]
Maitland Neighbourhood Centre Inc All carers Carers luncheon To be announced P'Chinos East Maitland Naomi 49320950
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink (Hunter)
All carers Spring fling carers daytime ball Wednesday 24 October Newcastle Town Hall, King Street, Newcastle
Daryn Steer 49246090
Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd Carers of children with high support needs
Luncheon Tuesday 16 October Hypo Espresso, 468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay
Toni 49575008
Southlakes Carers Inc All carers Carers romantic dinner date Wednesday 17 October Morisset Multipurpose Centre Margaret 49733855
Awabakal Aboriginal Co-op Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Overnight camp To be announced Myuna Bay Recreation Centre Angie 49622822
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
5 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Rivergum Grandparents Group Grandparents raising grandchildren
Lunch at the Lakeside Village Tavern Friday 19 October 74 Benjamin Lee Drive, Raymond Terrace Claire 49831880
Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group Inc All carers Morning tea Wednesday/Thursday 17/18 October
The Cottage, 40 Tyrell Street, Gloucester Kate 0265582454
EDuCARE Carer Support Service EDuCARE carers/clients "Carer Connections Movie Day" Thursday 18 October Event Cinemas, 1 Stockland Drive, Glendale Elizabeth 0249214895
Families Supporting Families Parents/families of children with a disability
Carers dinner Saturday 20 October Local Function Centre to be announced Fion 432116419
Hunter River Community School All carers "Giving Back Time" To be announced Hunter River Hotel, Melbourne Street, East Maitland
Dave 49335844
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
Carers of people with motor neurone disease
Morning tea Thursday 18 October Spinakers Restaurant, Quality Resort Motel, 20 Park Street, Port Macquarie
Eileen 0418463057
Defence Special Needs Support Group
All carers Carers dinner Saturday 20 October Restaurant to be announced Carolyn 0427008084
Tomaree Accommodation Services Inc All carers Tas carers picnic day Tuesday 16 October Little Beach, Nelson Bay Pamela 0408653417
Novacare All carers "Carers Week Celebration 2012" To be announced Novacare Seniors Club, 26-30 Caldwell Street, Mereweather
Lisa 1300363654
FirstChance All carers Morning tea Wednesday 17 October Special Education centre, University of Newcastle
Alex 49216291
Mission Australia All carers "Carers Week Ball" Wednesday 24 October Newcastle City Hall, King Street, Newcastle Helen 0240334917
Intergrated Living Australia All carers Pamper day/lucheon & information session
Tuesday 16 October Kent/Hughes House 141 Faulkner St Armidale
Indra 0437900237
Motor Neurone Disease Support Group Muswellbrook (MND Ass. NSW)
Carers of people with Motor Neurone Disease
Pamper Session Wednesday 10 October Pegasus Day Centre, Muswellbrook Hospital Centre, Beach Street, Muswellbrook
Kim 49855022
ILLAWARRA
South Coast Portuguese Association Ltd. Portuguese carers Day outing and lunch Tuesday 16 October Murphys Avenue, Keiraville NSW 2500 Angela 42743664 or [email protected]
St Paul's Catholic Church All carers "Morning Tea of Support" Sunday 14 October St Paul's Catholic Church, 251 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park
Rev.Fr. Catterall 42562038
Community Technology Centre Ulladulla All carers "Carers Keep in Touch" Thursday 18 October 3A/82 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla Sue 44551292
The Indochinese Respite Care Service Indochinese carers Luncheon Wednesday 10 October Fairy Community Hall Quan 0242854248
Bundanon Trust Outreach Program All carers Creative visual arts workshop and lunch Wednesday 17 October 170 Riversdale Rd, West Cambewarra Mary 44222115
Aftercare Family and Carer Education and Support (FACES)
All carers Morning tea including pampering and speaker
Tuesday 16 October To be announced Kerry 44221547 or [email protected]
Illawarra In Home Support All carers Carers pampering session & BBQ To be announced To be announced Myriam 42430475
Nowra Stroke and Carer's Group Carers of people who have had a stroke
Chinese banquet Wednesday 17 October Nowra Bowling Club Teresa 44221353
The Salvation Army First Floor Program Families affected by addiction and/or mental health issues
"Carefree carers" Tuesday 16 October Darling Harbour Pier 26; Circular Quay No. 6 Jetty
Marilyn 0411143586
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
6 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Albion Park HACC Centre All carers Carers week lunch Tuesday 16 October Warilla Bowling Club, Jason Av, Barrack Heights
Sandra 0242579036
Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
All carers Carers reunion Wednesday 31 October Master Builders Club, Church Street, Wollongong
Elizabeth 0242764364
Macedonian Association of NSW Inc All carers Outing to Animal Park Nowra Wednesday 10 October Animal Park Nowra, Shoalhaven Rada 42752266
North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre All carers Carers BBQ Networking & Relaxation Day
Wednesday 17 October Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs Sharon 42378422 [email protected]
CatholicCare All carers Art therapy group for carers To be announced 25-27 Auburn Street, Wollongong Cassandra 42549330
CatholicCare CALD carers CALD carers lunch To be announced 25-27 Auburn Street, Wollongong Doreen 42549339
Community Options Illawarra All carers One day retreat To be announced Nan Tien Temple Retreat for Carers Dianne 024224668
Illawarra Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
All carers Carer wellbeing Thursday 18 October Meadow Cottage Respite, 29 McGrath St, Fairy Meadow
Carla 42955532
MY Time Illawarra Children Services Carers of children with a disability/chronic illness
Carers week special morning tea Thursday 18 October TAFE North Wollongong Campus Kylie 0242271079
Illawarra Brain Injury Service All carers Carers lunch Wednesday 17 October Huskisson Pub, Owen Street, Huskisson Jennifer 44233724
Illawarra Multicultural Services Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Rest, Relax, Revitalise" Tuesday 16 October To be announced Sue 42296855
Illawarra Women’s Health centre All carers "Carers Connect" - social networking support for carers
Wednesday 17 October Illawarra Women’s Health Centre Carol 42556800
Illawarra Brain Injury Service (IBIS) Young carers Day of education and fun Between 1-5 October (School Holidays)
To be announced Gina/Jacqui 0242238470
Illawarra Brain Injury Service (IBIS) All carers Walk & lunch Wednesday 17 October Illawarra Fly tree Top Walk, 182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill
Rebekah 0242238470
Italian Social Welfare Organisation of Wollongong
Italian carers "Walking in the steps of carers" Wednesday 10 October 21 Stewart Street, Wollongong Ty 42288222
Headyway Illawarra Inc All carers Relaxation morning and lunch Wednesday 17 October Nantien Temple - Unanderra Robyn 0409446657
Respite Service Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc
All carers Carers dinner and mental health awareness evening
Wednesday 10 October Function Room, Illawarra Multicultural Service, 17 Auburn Street, Wollongong
Lynne 0242850019
INNER WEST
FRANS Carers Club All carers Pampering day Friday 19 October (To be confirmed)
Kelly 97975318 or [email protected]
Inner West Disability Forum Carers of people with a disability
"Carers Harbour Cruisin'" cruise of Sydney Harbour
Saturday 20 October Assembly at Birkenhead Point Wharf, prior bookings essential
Myra 99119858
Ethnic Childcare Family & Community Services (ECCFCSC)
Carers of people with a disability
Harbour cruise To be announced To be announced Nelly 95691288 or [email protected]
Polish Carers Support Group, Polish Australian Welfare Association
Polish carers Carers outing to the movies Saturday 20 October To be announced Irmine 97160036
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
7 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Pathways Early Childhood Intervention Inc
All carers Carers gourmet morning tea Saturday 13 October Yabsley Avenue Jarvie Park, Marrickville Elif 95728840
Korean Carers Caring for People with Mental Illness
Korean carers caring for people with a mental illness
Pampering day Thursday 18 October To be announced Keun-Sook 0407856522
Autism and Aspergers Support Group Inner West
Carers of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dinner Saturday 20 October Restaurant to be announced Marcelle 0417499242
Transcultural Mental Health Centre Chinese Carers Day Trip with Lunch Monday 15 October Bankstown RSL Club/or City tbc Irene 0404790433
Riverwood Community Centre All carers Opening of dementia café, "Café on the Lake"
Wednesday 3 October 151 Belmore Road North, Riverwood Robyn 95330128
Canterbury Multicultural Aged & Disability Support Service
All carers "Keep Well to Keep Caring" Tuesday 16 October Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr the Boulevarde & Croydon Street, Lakemba
Rosy 97186199
Social Work Department Concord Hospital
All carers "DVD Launch" Wednesday 17 October Conference Room 2, Concord Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord
Anglicare Older carers Relaxation session Tuesday 20 November St Columba's Hall, Leichhardt Marian 97981400
Polish - Australian Welfare Association Polish carers "Caring for You" Monday 15 October 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield Irmine 0297160036
Dementia Advisory Service, Sydney Local Health District
All carers Magical Music (Music therapy work-shop)
Thursday 18 October Croydon Health Centre Anne 0297781258
Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association All carers Chill out excursion for carers Friday 19 October Bobbing Head Road, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Bobbin Head
Donata 95594013
Inner Western Circle Inc All carers Traditional lunch with State Member Friday 19 October To be announced Dolores 0296423320
Home Care Services Italian carers Outing to Wollongong To be announced Bulli Pandrama Restaurant Rita 87453010
Anglo Indian and Indian Carers Indian carers Traditional lunch with State Member Friday 19 October To be announced Dolores 0410056685
St Anthony's Family Care All carers "Care for me" relaxation class and morning tea
Saturday 13 October 9 Alexandra Ave, Croydon Vanessa 0297475782
Gospel Fellowship of Families Chinese carers Day trip with lunch Friday 19 October Darling Harbour Irene 0404790433
Dementia Support Services Sydney Local Health District
All carers Luncheon Thursday 18 October 109 Smith Street, Summer Hill Maria 97675236
MID NORTH COAST
Taree Mental Health Family & Friends Support Group
Carers of people with mental illness
Information session and morning tea Thursday 18 October To be announced Catherine 65514333
Taree LungNet Support Group- The Australian Lung Federation
All carers Carers Lunch Thursday 18 October Harrigans Irish Motel Denise 65151800
Taree Mental Health Family & Friends Support Group
Carers of people with mental illness
Information session and morning tea at the Bamboo Nursery
Wednesday 17 October Mourland -51 Long Point Road Catherine 65514333
Northern Haven Baptist Church Carers Support Group
All carers Carers Week Special Outing Friday 19 October Cedar Creek Retreat, Blackbutt Rd, Herons Creek
Diana 65596902
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
8 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Playgroup NSW Inc Carers of young children with a disability
MyTime Morning Tea Monday 15 October Park Beach Surf Club, Coffs Harbour Cathy 66519787
Northcott Disability Services All carers Collaborative Celebration for Carers Tuesday 16 October Norm Jordan Pavilion Glenn 66512366
Alzheimer's Australia NSW Carers of people living with dementia
Outing to Sea Acres National Park Rainforest and Café
Thursday 18 October Sea Acres National Park & Café, Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie
Kaylene 65847444
Alzheimer's Australia NSW All carers Carers at the Glasshouse Tuesday 16 October Glasshouse, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Kaylene 65847444
Alzheimer's Australia NSW Carers of people with dementia
Outing to Trial Bay Wednesday 17 October Trial Bay Recreational Centre & Kiosk, South West Rocks
Gary 65847444
Alzheimer's Australia NSW Carers of people with dementia
Outing to Sea Acres Wednesday 17 October Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Linda 65847444
Alzheimer's Australia NSW All carers Outing to Sea Acres Monday 15 October Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Linda 65847444
Manning Valley Action Group for Disabilities
Ageing parents & carers of children with a disability
River cruise To be announced Manning River (Pick up from sailing club) Lyn 65537354
Mission Australia All carers Carers Day Out At the Glasshouse Tuesday 16 October Port Macquarie Glasshouse Maryame 65866608
Coffs Harbour Mental Health Carers Support Group
All carers Picnic & visit to a farm To be announced North Farm 165 Hydes Creek Road, Bellinger
Yvonne 66528633
Manning Support Services All carers "Barefoot Bowls Day" Wednesday 3 October Taree West Bowling Club Sue 65511800
Play Connect (Playgroup NSW) Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Barefoot Bowls Day" Wednesday 3 October Taree West Bowling Club, 116 Edinburgh Dr, Taree
Jane 65511800
Newidafe Inc Carers of children with a disability
Thank you luncheon Thursday 18 October Thai Touch Tide Restaurant Pauline 65835545
Alzheimers Australia All carers "Bowling for Brain health & lunch" Tuesday 16 October Blacklead Bowling Club, Main Street, Diamond Beach & Tea Gardens Bowling Club, Yalinbah St
Ellen 0407049178
NEPEAN
Arabic Carer Support Group- Mt Druitt Arabic carers Harbour Cruise Lunch Thursday 18 October Sydney Harbour Gisele 0410624416
Caring for Carers in the Blue Mountains, Mid Mountains Neighbour Centre
All carers Carers Day Out- Cinema and Morning Tea
Tuesday 16 October Glenbrook Cinema Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook
Paul 47592592
Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Church Carer Support Group
All carers Barbeque lunch Monday 15 October Merrylands Park Yvonne 0405180533
Arabic Support Group St Bishoy Arabic carers Luncheon Monday 15 October Merrylands RSL Family Restaurant Yvonne 96770690
Anglicare Diocese of Sydney CALD carers Luncheon outing at Parramatta Lake Friday 19 October 28 Bourke St, North Parramatta Khalil 0288050937
Transcultural Mental Health Centre Turkish carers Sydney Harbour Cruise and lunch To be announced To be announced Nurcan 0422203955
Nepean Wives of Vietnam Veterans Womens' Support Group
Vietnam Veteran carers Respite Day at the Movies Thursday 18 October To be announced Maureen 0418253199
Penrith/Blue Mountains Carer Support Group
All carers Morning Tea Thursday 18 October Respite Program, 7 Urbane Street, Leonay Vickie 47358541
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
9 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Lower Mountain Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Members of the Carers Club
Movie & Coffee Club To be announced Glenbrook Cinema Robyn 47391164
Chesalon Services Western Sydney (Anglicare)
Carers of people with dementia
Carers Get-Together Tuesday 16 October St Mathews Anglican Church Hall, Moses Street, Windsor
Christine 45603700
Nepean Area Disability Organisation All carers Carers Day Out 17 or 18 October tba 28 Gidley Street, St Mary's Brigitte 0298620421
Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Cooperative
Carers of people with dementia
"Finding Your Inner Voice" Wednesday 17 October Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Tina 47513033
NADO Carer Support Group (Disability) All carers Luncheon Thursday 18 October 28 Gidley St, St Marys Denise 96239855
Hook'd Up Carers Carers of children with a mental illness &/or learning difficulty
"Pamper U" - Light lunch & Pampering Wednesday 17 October Graceades Cottage, 2 Rose Court, Bidwill Janice 96282045
Path Inc All carers Celebration meal Wednesday 17 October Nepean Rowing Club, Bruel Neale Dr, Penrith Marie 0247210866
St Finbars Catholic Church All carers Pamper Day with light lunch Tuesday 16 October St Finbars Parish Centre, Levy St, Glenbrook Kathleen 47398928
NEW ENGLAND
Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Inc All carers "Caring For Yourself" Wednesday 17 October Boutique Beauty by PIP, 118b Bradley St, Guyra
Swydir HACC Services Inc All carers Carers Luncheon Wednesday 17 October Post Office Hotel, Frame Street, Moree Steph 67521153
Inverell community men's shed Male carers Information session on serivces pro-vided to support men's health
To be announced Inverrel RSM Club Ray 67223013
Barraba Home & Community Care Service
All carers "Sharing the Load-Side by Side" Tuesday 16 October Barraba Motel Adrienne 67821068
McLean Care Foundation All carers Dining Out - Lunch at the Winery To be announced New England Winary Elaine 67215406
Inverell HACC Services Carers of people with dementia
Dementia Carer Support Group Luncheon Monday 15 October Oxford Hotel, Otho Street, Inverell Sandy 67225888
Mental Health Carers - Glen Innes All carers Spa Pamper Day Tuesday 23 October Invigor8 Spa, Glen Innes, NSW Isabelle 67723211
Friends of Nioka New England Area Pallative Care Services Inc
All carers Carers outing To be announced Tamworth cinema and Tamworth Hotel tba Heather 67658537
Armidale Dementia Carers Support Group
All carers Pamper Day/Lucheon & Information Session
Tuesday 16 October Kent/Hughes House 141 Faulkner St Armidale
Sally 6771146
Armidale Dumaresq Council Carers Support Group
All carers Pamper Day/Lucheon & Information Session
Tuesday 16 October Kent/Hughes House 141 Faulkner St Armidale
Stephanie 0267703826
NORTHERN SYDNEY
Indonesian Welfare Association Inc All carers "Happy Carer-Happy Caring" Thursday 18 October Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden St, Alexandria
Ana 98075185
Mosman Carers Group All carers Full day bus trip and lunch To be announced To be announced Liz 0419784089
Remote Respite Day Care for Isolated, Aged, Multicultural, Disabled Residents and Carers
All carers Luncheon Saturday 20 October The Retreat at Wiseman's Old Northern Road, Wiseman's Ferry
Lois 45664481
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
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For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Wisemans Ferry Cancer Support Group
Carers of cancer patients Luncheon Saturday 20 October The Retreat at Wiseman's Old Northern Road Wiseman's Ferry
Lois 45664481
Northcott Disability Services Carers of people with a disability
Art Workshop Friday 19 October 2012 5/20 George Street, Hornsby Edwina 94725202
Hunters Hill Council All carers Carers morning tea Thursday 18 October Deckhouse, End of Clark Rd, Woolwich Dock
Margaret 98799419
Warringah Council All carers Congratulations to Carers - Movie & lunch Wednesday 17 October Local cinema Jenny 99422560
Sydney Adventist Hospital All carers San Dialysis Carers Support Meeting & lunch
Monday 15 October and Thursday 18 October
Sydney Adventist Hospital (room tbc) Bronwyn 94879880
Community Connect Nthn Bchs All carers To be announced To be announced To be announced Robyn 99317750
Centacare Broken Bay All carers "Morning Movies" Wednesday 17 October Event Cinemas, Westfield Shopping Centre, Hornsby
Desley 94882400
Carer Support NSLHD All carers Carers lunch To be announced Willow Park, Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby
Mary 88775141
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
Carers of people with Motor Neurone Disease
Carers lunch Tuesday 16 October Melaleuca House Café, Mt Annan Botanical Gardens, Mt Annan Drive
Ann McCutcheon
Willoughby City Council Young Carers "Young Carers Fun Day" Saturday 20 October Luna Park Louise 97777975
Hornsby Shire Council Grandparents & Carers Support Group
Grandparent carers High Tea & pamper session Thursday 18 October Hornsby Heights Community Centre 104A Galston Road, Hornsby
Sue 98476889
ORANA/FAR WEST
Far West Dementia Advisory Service Carers of people with dementia
Carers Week movies and lunch Thursday 18 October Broken Hill Cinema, Oxide St. Sturt Club, Blende St, Broken Hill
Melanie 1300005060
Yarrabin Outreach Inc Mother carers Mother's Morning Tea & pamper day Wednesday 5 October 70 Bogan St, Nyngan Patricia 6832 2266
Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc All carers WAGS Gallery Tour & Lunch Thursday 18 October 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo Dawn 02 68843994
Wellington Multi Service Centre All carers Carers lunch and Vintage Car Drive Thursday 18 October Lee Street Clare 02 6845 3474
Kid & Carers Support Group Kandos/Rylstone All carers Carers luncheon Sunday 21 October Kandos Community Club, 20 Danger St, Kandos Maureen 63794174
Homecare Service of NSW All carers Morning tea & hand massages Wednesday 17 October 18 Mitchell Street, Bourke Marina 0268720005
RIVERINA MURRAY
Intereach Ltd All carers River Cruise Wednesday 17 October Port of Echuca, 52 Murray Esplanage, Echuca
Belinda 03 58906200
COBS Parent Support Group Parent carers Cobs Parent connection day Sunday 14 or Tuesday 16 October
Café in Albury (to be announced) Helen 02 60432070
Griffith Breast Cancer Support Group Inc
Carers of people with Breast Cancer
Barbeque for patients and carers To be announced To be announced Janice 69623301
Northcott Disability Services Carers of people with a disability
Mystery bus tour & lunch Wednesday 31 October To be announced Jasmine 69211996
Kalianna Enterprises Inc All carers Morning Tea/BBQ & information session Tuesday 16 October 747 Sackville St, Albury Oscar 60214832
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
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Griffith Aged Support Group Service All carers Lavender Farm & morning tea Tuesday 16 October McMahon Rd, Beelbangera Monica 69624515 or [email protected]
Griffith Carer Support Group All carers "Griffith Carers' Pampering Event & Devonshire Tea"
Tuesday 16 October Lavendar Farm, Myall Park Road, Beelbangera
Merylise 69602835
Carer Assist All carers Bus Trip to Lavender Farm Tuesday 16 October Meet at Aeroplane Carpark sonia 69623099
Wagga & Temora Community Mental Health Service
Young carers Young Carers Camp Weekend in October tbc Wymer Resort at Hume Weir Kath 0427266867
Carer Assist Young carers Young Carers Camp Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October
Wymah Valley Holiday Park, Albury Leonie 69259399
Richmondpra Young carers Young Carers Camp Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October
Wymah Valley Holiday Park, Albury Joanne 69215269
Catholic Community Services Young carers Young Carers Camp Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October
Wymah Valley Holiday Park, Albury Jenny 0269324600
Junee Community Centre All carers Junee 2012 Carers Week celebration Tuesday 16 or Thursday 18 October
Junee Community Centre, 16 Belmore Street, Junee
Amy 02 69242666
Kurrajong Early Childhood Intervention Service
All carers "Girls' Night Out" Thursday 18 October Kooringal Hotel, Fay Avenue, Wagga Wagga
Erica 69262466
Wagga Autism Support Group Inc Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Morning tea Monday 15 October Quinty Bakehouse, Morgan Street, Uranquinty
Deb Bewick 69229744
Ningana Enterprises Inc All carers Morning tea Thursday 18 October Ningana Head Office, Ikooyoo St, Griffith Chris 69623162
Special Persons and Carers Group Temora
All carers Luncheon Assisting Carers Thursday 18 October Pinnacle House, 111 Grey Street, Temora Pat 69772278
Intereach All carers Gundagai Carers Week (Bus trip to Junee & Lunch)
To be announced Licorice Factory Gundagai Jo 02 60517800
Temora HACC Centre All carers "Care for Carers Day" Tuesday 16 October Temora Day Care House, 111 Grey St, Temora Donna Ray 69771326
Forrest Community Services All carers Health Therapy & afternoon tea Friday 26 October Salts of the earth, 1 Karoon Drive, Glenfield, Wagga
Peter 69323009
SOUTH EAST SYDNEY
Pole Depot Community Centre All carers Carers morning tea Thursday 18 October Penshurst RSL Club Amal 95800688 or [email protected]
Sylvanvale SAC Day Program All carers Morning Tea and Boccia Game Monday 15 October SAC-874-876 Rawson Ave, Sutherland Marti 95425891 or [email protected]
Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre All carers Pamper Day for Carers Wednesday 10 October Taper's Hairdressers, Shop 4 Victory House, 8 Croft Ave, Hurstville
Brenda 93306091
Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project
Older CALD carers Healthy Living workshop for older CALD Carers
To be announced Sydney Multicultural Access Project's Suite 3, 1-3 Elizabeth Ave, Mascott
Ellen 93990972
NSW Health Family and Carer Programme Mental Health
Carers of people with a mental illness
Family & carer event To be announced St George Leagues Club, Princes Highway, Kogarah
Toni Garretty 0421054741
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
12 | activities during CARERS WEEK 2012 | October 14 - 20 2012
For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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Garrawarra Centre All carers Carers Week concert & morning tea Wednesday 17 October Garrawarra Centre - Function Centre, Princes Highway, Waterfall
Shannon 0285454768
Transcultural Mental Health Centre Chinese carers Carers Week celebration To be announced Cass Park or Darling Harbour (to be announced) Irene 0404790433
Parent to Parent Association Inc All carers High Tea Wednesday 17 October Camellia Gardens Teahouse, Cnr Kareena Road & President Avenue, Caringbah
Helen 95228016
St. Vincent's Hospitals All carers "Carer Appreciation Day" Thursday 18 October St Vincent's Hospital, 390 Victoria Street Melveta 028382111
Macedonian Carers Connection Project
Macedonian carers Morning Tea Wednesday 17 October Royal Botanic Garden Zorica 95975455
Dementia Carers Group Carers of people with memory loss
High Tea Monday 15 October Victoria Room Tea Salon, Level 4, Shop 4042, Westfield, Cnr Pitt St & Market St
Sarah 93023600
Holdsworth Community Centre Carers of people with an intellectual disability
Buffet Brekkie at the Hilton Thursday 18 October The Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney
Sarah 93023600
Holdsworth Community Centre Carers of people with an intellectual disability
"Carers Plus Italian Feast" Tuesday 16 October Bondi Pizza, Shop 6009, Level 6, Westfield, Bondi Junction
Sarah 93023600
Catholic Care Carers of people with dementia
Dementia Carers Lunch Tuesday 9 October Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre
Dragana 85360855
Sydney Multicultural Community Services
All carers High Tea for carers Friday 19 October 3 General Bridges Crescent, Daceyville Nitesh 0420544765
Australian Macedonian Centre for Welfare Services of Sydney Inc
All carers Mental Health expo Wednesday 17 October Hurstville Westfield Shopping Centre Dushan 0425231335
Anglicare Bondi All carers Pamper Day for Carers Monday 15 October 60 Wairoa Ave, Bondi Jacinta 83623700
Randwick Coffee Club Carer Support All carers Picnic Centennial Park Carer Health Awareness
To be announced Centennial Park Andrew 0419220283
Calvary Health Care Sydney All carers Afternoon Tea & Information Session Thursday October 18 Mary Potter House - Calvary Health Care, 91-111 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah
Vicki 95533584
War Memorial Hospital All carers Morning Tea & Guest Speaker for carers Wednesday 17 October Education Centre War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley
Julie Manger 93690262
Jewish Care Mothers of young children with a disabiltiy
Pamper day To be announced Beauty Salon (To be announced) Tara 83058022
St George Migrant Resource Centre Arabic Speaking carers Mindfulness and stress management workshop
Thursday 11 October St George Migrant Resource Centre, 552 Princes Highway, Rockdale
Penny 92804755
Indonesian Carers Support Group Indonesian carers Indonesian carers support group celebration
Thursday 18 October 2012 73 Garden Street, Alexandria Natasha 93194073
Lifestart Eastern Sydney All carers "Carer Time" morning tea Wednesday 17 October Lifestart Eastern Sydney Premises (tbc 139 Garden St, Maroubra or Mitchell St, Chifley)
Jennifer 93444081
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Carers Network
All carers "Culturally Diverse Carers Expo" Wednesday 10 October Westfield Hurstville (Stage Area) Janice 99479854
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
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For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.
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SOUTH WEST SYDNEY
Recreation Sports and Aquatics Club Carers of people with a disability
Afternoon tea Friday 19 October Bankstown Sports, 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown
Jenny 97905001 or [email protected]
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Palliative Care Volunteer Serivces
Carers of people receiving palliative care & or who have a chronic/life threatening illness
"Relax and Rejeuvanate" To be announced Camden Palliative Care Independent Unit, Camden Hospital & local community club within the South West District
Arlene 0457526847 or [email protected]
Macarthur Autism Spectrum Family Support Group
Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Carers Week celebration luncheon Thursday 18 October Campbelltown RSL Patrick 46218400 or [email protected]
Cambodian Australian Welfare Council of NSW Inc
Cambodian carers Cambodian Elderly Carers luncheon Friday 19 October 37 Carinya Road, Picnic Point Virack 87862581
Braeside Hospital All carers Carer Support and Information Day To be announced To be announced Jenny 96168660 or [email protected]
Northcott Disability Services Carers of children with a disability
Barbeque luncheon for carers To be announced Suite 18, 633 Hume Highway Kim 87782307
Allevia Arablink Program Arabic carers Luncheon Monday 15 October RSL Club, 11 Northumberland Rd, Auburn Neamut 97080277
The Vietnamese Parents with Disabled Children in NSW Support Group
Vietnamese carers Visit to Kiama & Fitzroy Falls Sunday 7 October Meeting location to be announced Duyen 9823 6041
Allevia, Vietlink Vietnamese carers Sydney Harbour Cruise and lunch Saturday 20 October Depart from Olympic Park Wharf-Cruise by Public
Liverpool Brain Injury Unit Chinese carers of people with a brain injury
Yum Cha (Morning Tea) Saturday 20 October Great Century Restaurant, 23 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown
Lyly 98285495 or 0409153357
Betty Sussman Centre All carers Meditation & relaxation session Wednesday 17 October Board Room -145 Rex Rd, George Hall Marisa 87170184
The Haven Project-Macarthur Dis-ability Services
All carers Working Carers' Safari Wednesday 10 October Wests Leagues Club, 10 Old Leumeah Rd, Leumeah
Silvia 46218400 or 0419191905
Headyway ADP Carers of people with a brain injury
Chillaxing for carers - lunch and in-house massages
To be announced 6 Percy St, Bankstown Fiona 97900046
Transcultural Mental Health Centre Spanish carers for people who suffer from mental illness
Back to the Seventies Monday 15 October Bonnyrigg Community Service, 26 Bonnyrigg Av, Bonnyrigg
Blanca 96814956
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital All carers Carers luncheon Wednesday 17 October Restaurant in Bankstown (to be announced) Jessica 97227080
Wollondilly Shire Council Young carers Young Carers Jamberoo trip Saturday 20 October 12-15 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo Gay 46771150
Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative Ltd CALD carers High tea Tuesday 16 October Café Kulcha, 171-179 Queen Street, Campbelltown
Judith 46286068
Camden Community Connections All carers Carers Week pamper morning Tuesday 16 October Narella Library, Iron Bark Room, Cnr Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan
Carmelina 0246471283
Macarthur District Temporary Family Care
Fathers of children with a disability
Carers Week recognition evening Wednesday 10 October Ingleburn RSL Bistro Christina 46485041
Assyrian Australian Association Assyrian carers A Day Out in the city Thursday 18 October Botanic Gardens & Sydney Opera House Susan 0401044603
Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
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Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact
Vietnamese Autism Carer Support Group
Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Workshop-Information & pamper day Thursday 25 October To be announced Hanh 0413142024
Transcultural Mental Health Centre All carers Pamper Day for carers Friday 26 October Fairfield Community Health Centre 56-65 Mitchell Street, Fairfield
Tam 0466827818
Carrington Centennial Care Ltd All carers (Respite Programme)
Luncheon Tuesday 16 October Picton Bowling Club, Corner Argyle & Cliffe Street, Picton
Brenda 0246590368
Hong Fuk Chinese Carers Support Group
Chinese carers Chung Yzung festival Tuesday 16 October 40 Cumberland Street, Cabramatta Louise 02 97282947
Bilingual Carers Support Group for Assyrian
Assyrian carers Day Trip with lunch Thursday 4 October To be announced Carolin 0433263304
Transcultural Mental Health Centre Spanish carers for people with a mental illness
"Back to the Seventies" Monday 15 October Bonnyrigg Community Service, 26 Bonnyrigg Av, Bonnyrigg
Blanca 96814956
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Bombala Council All carers "Coastal Capers" To be announced Pambula & Merimbula Lana 0264584620
Carer Assist All carers Carers luncheon Saturday 20 October Alpine Hotel Restaurant, 170 Sharp Street, Cooma
Cherie 0422406616
Alzheimers Australia NSW Bega Office Dementia carers High tea Tuesday 23 October Thornleigh Newton Nola 64926158
Snowy River Home Living Support Service
All carers Carnivale for carers Tuesday 16 October The Hub Youth Centre, Vale Street, Cooma Libby 0264511059
Moruya Support Group for Carers of People with a mental illness
All carers Sausage sizzle Saturday 13 October Russ Martin Park, Moruya Robyn 0244717047
Alzheimers Australia NSW Multicultural carers "Caring Globally" lunch Tuesday 16 October The Hub Youth Centre, Vale Street, Cooma Verity 64523961
Carer Assist All carers "Celebrate, Connect, Grow" - Mental Health Expo
Wednesday 10 October To be announced Kathy 0248216814
SYDNEY
The Shepherd Centre All carers High morning tea Tuesday 16 October 391-401 Abercrombie Street, Darlington Berthe 93417885 or berthe.youakim@ shepherdcentre.org.au
CanRevive Inc All carers Morning tea/Outing to Botanic Gardens/Recognition ceremony
To be announced Sydney & Hurstville Offices & Botanic Gardens
Agnes 0292127789
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