N A L C A RE S T I I E N CARE! NSW_2015...All carers Laughter yoga, free respite available. Enquiries welcome TBC Uniting Church Hall, Kyogle Narelle 02 6632 2194 UnitingCare NSW ACT

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2 | NATIONAL CARERS WEEK 2015 11 - 17 OCTOBER

Name of organisation/group Type of carers Event When Where Contact

Central Coast

Coast Community Connections All carers Carers BBQ. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October Ettalong Beach Bowling Club, Ettalong Janelle 02 4343 1888

Community Care Services Central Coast Ltd Memory Lane Program All carers Brisbane Water cruise with morning tea. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Gosford Wharf, Gosford Kate 02 4324 4244

Southlakes Carers Inc. Carer Support Group All carers Movie night with a light dinner. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Morisset Multipurpose

Centre, MorissetMargaret 02 4973 3855

Candles Cancer Support Group Inc.All carers, in particular carers of people diagnosed with cancer

Carers BBQ. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October 11.00am

Lions Club Park, Budgewoi Greg 02 4393 5017

Cancer Council Cancer Council Support Groups

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Carers afternoon tea. Enquiries welcome Saturday 10 October

Mingara Regional Athletics Field, Tumbi Umbi

Sandra 02 4336 4500

Central Coast LHD Cancer Centre Carers of People Diagnosed With Cancer

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Morning tea and information session. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October

10.00am

Gosford Hospital Central Coast Cancer Centre, Gosford

Natasha 02 4320 9818

Autism Central Coast Child and Adolescent Carers Support Group

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Rosa 0407 109 181

Grand Pacific Health Parkinson’s Carer Support Group

Carers of people with Parkinson’s disease Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 8 October Dr McKay Community

Centre, Moruya Suzanne 02 6499 0400

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group The Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group

Female carers of people with prostate cancer Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Friday 30 October

10.00am Crown Plaza, Terrigal Jacqui 0414 192 299

Central West

Central West Family Support Aboriginal Out of Home Care Aboriginal carers Carers luncheon with trivia and bingo. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October

11.00am18A Lachlan Street, Condobolin Tehla 02 6895 2533

Western Medicare Local Aboriginal Cancer Support Group

Aboriginal carers who care for a person diagnosed with cancer

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Trixie 0417 120 817

Accessible Living Options Accessible Living Options Inc. All carers Carers lunch and information session. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Erin 02 6338 2310

Bathurst Seymour Centre Carers Support Group All carers Carers outing with lunch. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 20 October 12.00pm TBC Terisa 02 6332 1449



Kids & Carers Support Group Kandos/Rylstone Inc. Kids & Carers Support Group

All carers Movie day. Enquiries welcome Saturday 17 OctoberKandos Returned Services Community Club, Kandos

Maureen 02 6379 4174

St Vincent’s Outreach Service St Vincent’s Carer Support Group All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October Sweet Caramel, Bathurst Steve 02 6332 8980

Carewest/Ability Links Orange Our Time Carer Support Group - Bathurst

Carers of children and young people with disability

Carers morning tea. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC TBC Leanne 0420 714 139

Mudgee Community Health Centre Mudgee Autism Group

Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 21 October TBC Catherine 02 6378

6236

Orange and District Early Education Program Inc. Carers of children with disability

Wellness day with yoga, relaxation and stress management techniques. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October

Orange and District Early Education Program, Orange

Amie 02 6361 4093

Cancer Care Western NSW Western Care Lodge

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Carers luncheon and information session. Enquiries welcome Saturday 17 October Western Care Lodge,

Orange Lita 02 6391 2300

Central West Autism and Asperger’s Autism Support Group

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger’s

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Parkview Hotel, Orange Benjamin 02 6391 2400

Currajong Disability Services Currajong Disability Carers Support Group

Carers of people with disability Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Saturday 17 October

Cedar Nursery and Coffee Shop, Newell Highway Parkes

Kittie 02 6862 2038

Tullamore Seniors Day Centre Older carers Morning tea followed by a sing-a-long. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Tullamore Hotel, Tullamore Kellylee 02 6892 5003

Cumberland/Prospect

Cumberland Hospital Cumberland Carer Support Group Blacktown Carer Support Group

All carers Multiple events throughout National Carers Week. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October Cumberland Hospital

Campus, Cumberland Cathy 0409 976 362

NSW Health All carers Morning tea and information session. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 10 November TBC Carol 02 9843 3194

Parramatta City Council Home Support & Community Services Carer Support Group

All carers Morning tea with the Lord Mayor of Parramatta followed by a bus trip and lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Anne-Elizabeth 02 9806

5125

St. Joseph’s Hospital Auburn Carers Support Group All carers BBQ lunch with guest speakers and activities. Enquiries

welcome Wednesday 14 October Auburn Centre for Community, Auburn Narelle 02 9749 0388

The Hills Community Health Centre All carers Carers pamper day with information on aromatherapy, meditation and massage. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 10 November

The Hills Community Health Centre, Castle Hill

Jessica 02 8853 4541



Western Sydney Local Health District Cumberland and Blacktown Carer Support Group All carers

Social gathering including creative activities, making and sharing a meal and evaluating the benefit of self care. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome

TBC

Cumberland Hospital Patient Recreation and Activities Centre, Cumberland

Cathy 0409 976 362

PAWA Community Care Inc. Polish Carers Support Group

Carers from a Polish background

Group outing with picnic lunch and healthy ageing activities. Enquiries welcome TBC

Western Sydney Regional Park, Dean Park

Irmian 02 9716 0036

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Afghani Carer Support Group

Carers from an Afghani background Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome Sunday 11 October Kabul House Restaurant,

Merrylands Nabila 0427 842 469

Early Education (EarlyEd) Inc. EarlyEd Family Support


A get together with tea and cake to exchange ideas and experiences. Enquiries welcome TBC EarlyEd, Rosehill Lesley 02 9897 1511

Mothers with Children with Special Needs Carers of children with disability Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Simone 0413 486 414

CanCare Centre Incorporated Sydney West - Auburn Support Group for Cancer Patients and Carers

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Afternoon tea with group activities. Enquiries welcome Saturday 17 October 3A Provincial St, Auburn Christine 0416 087 815

CanCare Centre Incorporated Sydney West - Westmead Support Group for Cancer Patients and Carers

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Carers luncheon with group activities. Enquiries welcome Saturday 3 October 51 Hawkesbury Road,

Westmead Christine 0405 152 579

St Joseph’s Hospital Brain Injury Support Group

Carers of people with a brain injury Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Friday 9 October Merrylands RSL Club,

Merylands Angela 02 9749 0304

Autism Community Network Hills Autism Support Network

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October The Winston Bistro,

Winston Hills Elena 0417 447 992

Blacktown & Districts T.P.I. Social & Welfare Group Returned Vietnam Veterans and their Carers

Carers of people with disability Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Blacktown RSL,

Blacktown Lynne 02 9872 1751

Flintwood Disability Services Flintwood Families

Carers of people with disability Carers afternoon tea. Enquiries welcome TBC 55 Harris Street, Harris

Park Patricia 0488 177 780

North West Disabilities Carer Empowerment Group

Carers of people with disability

Wellness session with yoga, Tai Chi and morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC North West Disabilities,

Baulkham Hills Maria 0413 359 225

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Chinese Parent Support Group

Carers, from a Chinese background, of children with a vision and/or hearing impairment

Relaxation activities followed by lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Celine 02 9872 0852

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Arabic Carers Support Group

Carers, from an Arabic background, of people living with a mental illness

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Parramatta Park, Parramatta Gisele 0410 624 416



Far North Coast

Lifebridge East Inc. Lifebridge Carer Support Group All carers Carers luncheon with entertainment. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Cudgen Road, Kingscliff Sandra 07 5589 8900

Mission Australia Art and Movement Mental Health Carer Support Group

All carers Art and movement workshop. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Sally 02 6623 7403

Northcott Ballina Bundjalung Support Group Casino Bundjalung Crew Ballina Sunshine Group Alstonville Support Group Share and Care Grafton Group

All carers Carers luncheon at a park. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Gayle 02 6620 6600

Northern Rivers Care Connections NRCC Carers Group All carers Barbecue and Bocci, free respite available. Enquiries

welcome TBC Kyogle Amphitheatre, Kyogle Kathryn 02 6632 2194

Northern Rivers Care Connections The Caring Circle All carers Laughter yoga, free respite available. Enquiries welcome TBC Uniting Church Hall,

Kyogle Narelle 02 6632 2194

UnitingCare NSW ACT Casino Carers Group All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Barbara 02 6662 8920

Centre of Gravity High Functioning Autism & Asperger Syndrome Community Centre Inc. Centre of Gravity

Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s

Activity day. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Wendy 0418 280 669

Northcott Disability Services The Zone - Tweed Disability Carers and Kids Social Group

Carers of children with disability

Carers picnic in the park. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome

Saturday 17 October 12.00pm

Murwillumbah Community Centre, Murwillumbah

Cathy 0427 175 211

Shaping Outcomes - Byron Carers of children with disability Information session and massages. Enquiries welcome TBC 3-5 Coogera Court,

Suffolk Park Sharon 0424 193 401

Ballina Early Intervention Carers of children with disability

Carers morning tea and information session. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome Thursday 15 October Ballina Early Intervention,

East Ballina Sue 02 6686 6889

Nimbin Health & Welfare Association Inc. Nimbin Aged Care & Respite Services Carers of older people Morning tea with head and shoulder massage. Enquiries

welcome TBC Nimbin Aged Care & Respite Services, Nimbin Jennifer 02 6689 1709

Motor Neurone Disease Association NSW Northern Rivers MND Support Group

Carers of people diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Christine 0421 252 455

Ballina Carers Mental Health Support Group Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Shelley 0424 229 244



Casino Carer Support Group Mission Australia Family & Carer Mental Health Program

Carers of people living with a mental illness BBQ and open day. Enquiries welcome TBC Casino Tennis Club,

Casino Jennifer 02 6623 7401

Grafton Mental Health Carers Group Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Brushgrove Tavern,

Brushgrove Nev 02 6649 3660

Mental Health Family and Carers Support Group Lower Clarence Valley Mental Health Family and Carers Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers high tea. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October TBC Catherine 0448 066

474

Mission Australia Family & Carer Mental Health Program Kyogle Carer Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Wellbeing day. Enquiries welcome TBC Kyogle Cinema, Kyogle Jennifer 02 6623 7401

Mission Australia Family & Carer Mental Health Program Lismore Carer Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Health and wellbeing exhibition. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Lismore Workers Club,

Lismore Jennifer 02 6623 7401

Mission Australia Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness

Group outing to Tweed Regional Art Gallery. Enquiries welcome TBC

Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre, South Murwillumbah

Leanne 0409 818 643

Pottsville Carer Support Group Diabetics Support Group

Carers of people with diabetes Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ruth 02 6676 0411

Western NSW Local Health District Koori Yarning Group

Carers of people with disability A League Tag day. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Number 2 Oval, Gipps

Street, Tamworth Lyndall 0421 045 002

Tweed Parkinson’s Support group Carers of people with Parkinson’s disease Carers pamper day with BBQ lunch. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October 34 Ballina Street,

Pottsville Helen 02 6676 2549

Lifebridge East Younger Onset Carers Supporting Someone with Dementia

Young carers of someone with dementia

Trip to the cinema and to a café for cake and coffee. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Warwick 07 5589

8900

Hunter

Beresfield & District Community Care Inc. Beresfield Carer’s Support Group All carers Dolphin watching on Port Stephens Harbour. Enquiries

welcome TBC Port Stephens Harbour, Port Stephens Cheryl 02 4964 1131

Biala Services Inc. All carers Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 OctoberCharlestown Multi Purpose Centre, Charlestown

Belinda 02 4943 9741

Commonwealth Respite and Care Link Centre - Hunter All carers Tram/bus tour of Newcastle followed by lunch. Enquiries

welcome Thursday 15 October Noah’s Newcastle, Newcastle Daryn 02 4924 6090



Dungog and District Neighbourcare Inc. All carers Pamper day and lunch with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Flying Duck Restaurant,

Vacy Kath 02 4992 3348

Hunter Connect Families Inc. Hunter Connect Raymond Terrace Carers/Parents Support Group

All carers Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Rachael 0409 449 202

Hunter Connect Families Inc. Maitland Hunter Connect Carers/Parents Support Group

All carers Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Rachael 0409 449 202

Hunter New England Local Health District Carer Education & Support Program - Hunter All carers Movie day with morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Event Cinemas,

Glendale June 02 4921 4895

NovaCare Community Services All carers Carers morning tea with sample products, hairdresser, nail technician and masseur. Enquiries welcome

Wednesday 14 October 10.30am

Milpara Day Centre, Merewether Katrina 02 4961 6264

Wesley Mission Carers Action Network All carers Carers pamper day. Enquiries welcome TBC 2A Platt Street, Waratah Janine 02 4915 3687

Maitland Grossmann High School Support Unit

Carers of children and young people with disability who attend Maitland Grossmann High School

Morning tea and students gardening showcase. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome

Friday 16 October 11.30am TBC Caterina 0418 461 577

Mums Cottage ASPired Autism Social/Educational Group

Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Movie night. Enquiries welcome TBC Event Cinemas,

Glendale Crystal 02 4953 4105

Families Supporting Families Incorporated Carers of children with disability Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome Friday 23 October TBC Eilis 0437 310 288

Lake Macquarie Mental Health Service Lake Macquarie Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Belmont 16ft Sailing

Club, Belmont Fran 02 4948 9841

Newcastle MindCARE Carers of people living with a mental illness

Yoga, Pilates and meditation session with morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Merewether Surf Club,

Merewether Di 0421 480 180

The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) Carers Group

Carers of people with a visual impairment

Carers luncheon with activities and entertainment. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Morisset MPC, Morisset Jess 02 4956 2282

NovaCare Community Services Limited Crafty Conversations

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s

Wellness clinic with health checks and morning tea. Respite care will be provided. Enquiries welcome TBC Ailsa Craig Cottage,

Hamiton Carmel 0249 402 404

Samaritans ANSA Adults Needing Supported Accommodation

Carers of people with disability Mad Hatters tea party. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October 25 National Park Street,

Hamilton East Dianne 04 0796 4622



Illawarra

Bay and Basin Community Resources BBCR Carer’s Group All carers Carers BBQ. Enquiries welcome Thursday 29 October TBC Michelle 02 4422 7422

Bundanon Trust East Nowra Neighbourhood Centre Cerebral Palsy Alliance

All carers Art workshop. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October 10.00am

533 Bundanon Road, Illaroo Mary 02 4422 2115

Illawarra Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre Carer Education Program

All carers Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October TBC Carla 02 4295 5532

Interchange Illawarra Our Place All carers Carers dinner. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group

are welcome TBC TBC Tanya 02 4227 1079

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) - Multicultural Health Service Greek Carers Support Group

Carers from a Greek background

Carers morning tea with aromatherapy massage. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 28 October TBC Elizabeth 02 4276

4364

Macedonian Australian Welfare Association of Sydney Macedonian Carers Support Group

Carers from a Macedonian background Group outing with walks and lunch. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October TBC Zorica 02 9597 5455

Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW Inc. Macedonian Carer’s Group

Carers from a Macedonian background Carers pamper day. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

Port Kembla Seniors Citizens Centre, Port Kembla

Dimovska 02 4276 2266

South Coast Portuguese Association Ltd Portuguese Carers Group

Carers from a Portuguese background Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October TBC Angela 02 4274 3664

ItSoWel (Italian Social Welfare Organisation) Carers from an Italian background Fine dining dinner with Elvis impersonator. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October Centro CBD,

WollongongGiovanna 02 4228 8222

Illawarra Multicultural Services IMS Carer Support Group

Carers from multicultural backgrounds

Activity day with food, crafts and pampering. Enquiries welcome TBC 17 Auburn Street,

Wollongong Hanieh 02 4229 6844

Interchange Illawarra Interchange Parent/Carers


Carers luncheon with NDIS information session. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC Harbourfront Level One

Restaurant, Wollongong Kylie 02 4227 1079

Monaro Family Support Service Scallywags Carer Activity Group


Carers luncheon. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC Bombala Community

Centre, Bombala Kath 02 6458 4888

Ulladulla Men’s Shed Inc. Carers of children with disability Group outing with morning tea and lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Bruce 02 4454 5755

Transitional Aged Care Services TACS Carer Support Group Carers of older people Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Sheila 02 9553 3504



Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Family & Carer Mental Health Program


Self care session with activities, entertainment, food and prizes. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 1 December Wollongong Golf

Course, Wollongong Toni 02 4220 7919

Nowra Stroke and Carers Group Carers of people recovering from a stroke Carers luncheon and trivia. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 21 October Nowra Bowling Club,

Nowra Teresa 02 4422 1353

Wollongong Hospital Social Work Department Renal Carers Group

Carers of people undergoing renal dialysis Education and pampering session. Enquiries welcome TBC

Wollongong Hospital, Renal Centre, Wollongong

Ellen 02 4253 4501

Illawarra Brain Injury Support Shoalhaven Brain Injury Support Group

Carers of people with a brain injury Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Bomaderry Bowling

Club, Bomaderry Emma 02 4223 8470

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra Multicultural Dementia Carers Support Group

Carers of people with Dementia

Pamper morning with aromatherapy and laughter therapy. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 28 October TBC Elizabeth 02 4276

4364

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) - Multicultural Health Service Italian Dementia Carers Support Group

Carers, from an Italian background, of people with Dementia

Carers morning tea with aromatherapy massage. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 28 October TBC Elizabeth 02 4276

4364

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Carer Program Illawarra Carers

Working carers Information session for working carers. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Franca 02 4221 6782

CatholicCare Wollongong Saturday SibsClub Young carers Movie and pizza night. Enquiries welcome TBC CatholicCare

Wollongong Kath 02 4254 9332

CatholicCare Wollongong TeenSibs Young carers Trip to the movies and Max Brenner. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Kath 02 4254 9332

Inner West

Community & Cultural Connections Incorporated Pam’s Place (Moogs) Aboriginal Nanny’s Advocacy & Support Group

Aboriginal carers Bus trip followed by lunch. Enquiries welcome TBCThe Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville

Annamarie 02 9518 0222

Calvary Health Care Kogarah Mary Potter House Carer Respite Support Group All carers Carers afternoon tea followed by a massage. Enquiries

welcome TBC Mary Potter Respite Centre, Kogarah Janet 02 9553 3584

Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association Ltd All carers Pamper day with manicures, massages or facials. Enquiries welcome

Thursday 15 October 10.00am

NT Gorgeous Nail & Beauty, Earlwood Donata 02 9554 7124

Ethnic Community Services Co-op Multicultural Carers Support Group All carers Multicultural carers celebration. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 27 October TBC Bharat 02 95691288

Social Work Department, Concord Hospital Caring for Carers Information Forums All carers Information evening with a light meal. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Concord Library,

Concord Lisa 02 9767 6680



St. George Hospital Carer Information Sessions All carers Carers morning tea and information session. Enquiries

welcome Thursday 15 October St George Hospital, Kogarah Jenny 02 9113 4404

Strathfield Council Strathfield Carer Support All carers Group outing. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October TBC Gerard 02 9748 9999

Chinese Parents Association - Children with Disabilities Chinese Parents Association - Junior Group

Carers from a Chinese background

Information session and award presentation. Enquiries welcome


Belmore Youth Centre, Belmore Lin 02 9784 8120

Chinese Parents Association - Children with Disabilities Chinese Parents Association - Youth Group

Carers from a Chinese background

Information session and award presentation. Enquiries welcome


Belmore Senior Citizen Centre, Belmore Monica 02 9784 8120

NOUS Greek Carers Support Group

Carers from a Greek background Morning tea and lunch outing. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Andonia 02 9747 8616

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative Carers from a Vietnamese background Sightseeing followed by lunch. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 21 October TBC Tom 02 9569 1288

Koorana Child and Family Services MyTime Carers Support


Pamper morning with NDIS information session. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Sandra 02 9704 7604

Eremea Home Care Services CHSP - Respite Services Carers of older people Carers morning tea. Invitation only but enquiries to join the

group are welcome Thursday 15 October 350 Liverpool Road, Ashfield Anna 02 9798 3077

CanCare Centre Incorporated Strathfield Workshop for Carers of Cancer Patients

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Morning tea and photography workshop. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October 167 - 173 Parramatta

Road, North Strathfield Christine 0416 087 815

Catholiccare Mental Health Carers Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Buffet lunch at the Marconi Club. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 3 November

11.30amPrairie Vale Road, Bossley Park

Nhu Can 02 8778 4222

Sydney Local Health District Canterbury Dementia Carer Support Group


Caring for carers workshop with morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Anne 02 9767 5953

Sydney Local Health District Inner West Dementia Carers Group

Carers of people with Dementia Carers BBQ. Enquiries welcome TBC Kokoda Track Café,

Concord Anne 02 9767 5953

Gospel Fellowship of Families - People with disability Parents Support Group for the Chinese carers with Autistic Children

Carers, from a Chinese background, of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Buffet lunch. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October Bankstown RSL Club, Bankstown Irene 0404 790 433

Special Children Services Centre Inc. Parents/Carers of Children with Special Needs from Chinese Background

Carers, from a Chinese background, of children with disability

Aromatherapy workshop. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Chris 02 9799 4802



Transcultural Mental Health Centre Chinese Carers Support Group (Parramatta)

Carers, from a Chinese background, of people living with a mental illness

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October Auburn RSL Club, Auburn Miao 0410 468 726

Pathways Early Childhood Intervention Inc. Vietnamese Family Support Group

Carers, from a Vietnamese background, of children with disability

Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 8 October Yabsley Avenue Jarvie Park, Marrickville Sylvana 02 9572 8840

Catholiccare Liverpool Vietnamese Mental Health Carers Support Group Vietnamese Autism Carers Support Group

Carers, from a Vietnamese background, of people living with a mental illness or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Monday 2 November 11.30am

Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park

Nhu Can 02 8778 4222

Older Women’s Network of NSW Female carers Morning tea with a session of Feldenkrais Exercise. Enquiries welcome TBC 8-10 Victoria Street,

Newtown Karen 0438 217 202

Mid North Coast

Ngambaga Bindarry Girrwaa Community Service Aboriginal Corporation Caring Naturally

Aboriginal carers River cruise. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 OctoberNambucca Information Centre, Nambucca Heads

Rachael 02 6564 7559

ACES Port Macquarie Carer Support Group All carers Bus trip to the Camden Haven area for morning tea.

Enquiries welcomeThursday 8 October 9.30am TBC Dawn 02 6581 23548

Community Care Options All carers Annual recognition day. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 OctoberBoambee East Community Hall, Boambee East

Joanne 02 6650 2014

Family & Carer Mental Health Program Carer Life Story Writing Group All carers One day writing workshop. Enquiries welcome Friday 6 November Girl Guides Hall, Port

Macquarie Claudia 0408 265 039

Hastings Headway Incorporated Hastings Headway Carers Support All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Rivermark Café, Port

Macquarie Andrea 02 6581 0180

Hunter Connect Families Inc. Hunter Connect Hamilton Carers/Parents Support Group

All carers Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome TBC Tudor Street, Hamilton Rachael 0409 449 202

Northcott Annual Combined Carers Celebrations All carers Carers activity day. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Sawtell Reserve & Park,

Sawtell Bronwyn 0447 227 443

Parklands Cottage Incorporated All carers Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC

Community Hall, Stuarts Point CWA Hall, South West Rocks NSW Church Hall, Hat Head

Debbie 02 6562 7104



Taree LungNet Manning Taree Carer Support Group All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Denise 02 6515 1833

Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Taree/Forster Multicultural Group

Carers from multicultural backgrounds Carers information day, lunch provided. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Family Relationship

Centre, Taree Jane 02 6553 5121

Coffs Harbour Early Childhood Intervention Program MyTime Coffs Harbour

Carers of children and young people with disability Tour of the Butterfly House. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October

12.30pm Strouds Road, Bonville Catherine 02 6651 9787

Special Needs Support Group Inc. Early Childhood Intervention Program


Morning tea with hand massages. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC 5 Strouds Road, Bonville Stacey 02 6652 8080

Aged Care and Rehabilitation Services HNELHD Gloucester Carer Support Group Carers of older people Carer support luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Café 57, Church St

GloucesterMargaret 02 6515 1819

Dunghutti Elders Council Carers of older people Relaxation day. Enquiries welcome TBC 17-23 South Street, South Kempsey Ngaire 02 6562 2346

Coffs Harbour Mental Health Carers Support Group


Carers luncheon with a healthy eating workshop. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Yvonne 02 6652 8633

Manning Mental Health Social Support Group Carer Assist


Permaculture talk at Glenthorne with morning tea en route to Tinonee Orchid Nursery, followed by lunch. Enquiries welcome

TBC TBC Judith 02 6552 3946

Mission Australia Macleay Valley Mental Health Carers Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome TBC 1 Cockatoo Place,

South West Rocks Dympna 02 6589 5017

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc. Hastings Mental Health Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Oasis By The River,

North Haven Sheila 0408 235 870

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Port Macquarie Alzheimer’s Support Group South West Rocks Alzheimer’s Support Group

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Carers luncheon with entertainment. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Panthers Port Macquarie,

Port Macquarie Kaylene 02 6584 7444

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Taree CSG YOD Activity Support Group

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Cruise on Wallis Lake. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October

11.00amWaterline Boat Shed, Forster Ellen 02 6584 7444

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Tea Gardens CSG

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s

Nelson Bay cruise and dolphin watching, followed by lunch. Enquiries welcome

Monday 19 October 11.00am

Nelson Bay, Port Stephens Ellen 02 6584 7444

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Wauchope Laurieton YOD - Coffee Chat Group (Younger Age Group)

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

12.00pmPanthers Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Linda 02 6584 7444



Alzheimer’s Australia Nambucca Heads Dementia Carers Support Group

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC Anchors Wharf, Urunga Marg 02 6651 7101

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Coffs Harbour Dementia Carer Support Group

Carers of people with Dementia Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 20 October TBC Judy 02 6651 6415

NewIDAFE Inc.Carers of people with disability who attend NewlDAFE

Carers luncheon. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome Thursday 15 October

Thai Touch Tide Restaurant, Port Macquarie

Pauline 02 6583 5545

Nepean

Anglicare Sydney Penrith Carers Support Group Richmond Carers Group Winmalee Carers Group

All carersPamper day with shoulder and back massages, hand and nail care. Morning tea and light lunch provided. Enquiries welcome

TBC Salvation Army Hall, Faulconbridge Narelle 02 8805 0998

Our Lady of Consolation Aged Care Services The Carer Connection Carers of older people High tea with a musician and dancing. Enquiries welcome TBC La Piccola Villa Café,

Penrith Lea 02 9832 5417

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd Springwood Dementia Carers Support Group

Carers of people with Dementia Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Celia 02 4751 3033

Blue Mountains Women’s Health Centre Female carers Carers information session with craft workshops and pamper activities. Enquiries welcome

Friday 16 October 10.00am 9 New Street, Lawson Lyn 02 4782 5133

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Carers are the Centre’s Clients Female carers Pamper day with morning tea and information sessions.

Enquiries welcome TBC Penrith Women’s Health Centre, Penrith Aurelia 02 4721 8749

New England

Liverpool Plains Shire Council Liverpool Plains Carers Support All carers Group outing with lunch. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Depart from 60 Station

Street, Quirindi Angus 02 6746 1755

McLean Care Ltd All carers Luncheon and information sessions on wellness and active living. Enquiries welcome TBC 67 Killean Street, Inverell Gail 02 6721 7333

Northern Links NSW Incorporated Northern Links Carers Support Group

Carers of people who are older, or with disability or Dementia

Carers luncheon with a creative workshop. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October Armidale TAFE, Armidale Wendy 02 6771 3236



Northern Sydney

Community Connect Northern Beaches General Carers Dee Why All carers Movie afternoon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

Community Connect Northern Beaches General Carers Warriewood Social Group Self Supporting, Dee Why

All carers Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

Community Connect Northern Beaches Social Interest Group, Dee Why All carers Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

HammondCare Lane Cove Carers Group All carers Carers brunch. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October TBC Charlie 1800 826 166

Mosman Council Mosman Carers Group All carers Group outing to Gosford Regional Art Gallery with lunch at

the Caroline Bay Brasserie. Enquiries welcomeWednesday 30 September

Gosford Regional Art Gallery, Gosford. Depart from Mosman

Liz 02 9978 4089

Sunshine All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Louise 0427 935 661

Community Connect Northern Beaches Chinese Group

Carers from a Chinese background Group outing. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

The Ryde Chinese Carer Support Group Carers from a Chinese background Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Tammy 0487 313 750

Community Connect Northern Beaches Croatian Group

Carers from a Croatian background Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

Community Connect Northern Beaches Serbian Group

Carers from a Serbian background Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

Community Connect Northern Beaches Spanish Group

Carers from a Spanish background Movie afternoon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

Community Connect Northern Beaches Tongan Group

Carers from a Tongan background Group outing. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Arabic Carer Support Group

Carers from an Arabic background

Group outing with walks and lunch. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome Wednesday 21 October Manly Beach, Manly Lilian 0433 194 106

Indonesian Welfare Association Inc. IWA Ryde Group

Carers from an Indonesian background Carers luncheon with relaxation activities. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October West Ryde Community

Hall, West Ryde Juliani 0412 262 819



Community Connect Northern Beaches Italian Carers Group

Carers from an Italian background Carers picnic. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Young Adults with Disabilities carers (YADs) Acquired Brain Injury Spinal Stroke carers (ABISS) Carers for Aged Carers of Autism and Diverse (CADD) Disabilities Korean Cockatoos

Carers from the Hunters Hill and Ryde areas Carers Thank You activity. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Rosemary 02 9817

0101

St Lucy’s School Oasis Parent Group

Carers of children attending St Lucy’s School

Information evening. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC St Lucy’s School,

Wahroon Natalie 02 9487 1277

Northern Beaches ADHD Support Group Carers of children with ADHD

Cooking demonstration, information session and dinner. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 7 October

Rough & Bare Wholefood Kitchen, Mona Vale

Vivian 0403 939 227

West Epping Uniting Church Asperger’s Support Group for Parents & Carers

Carers of children with Asperger’s Social gathering. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Jan 0404 871 195

Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Carers of Autism & Diverse Disabilities (CADD)

Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or disability

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Rosemary 02 9817 0101

Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Carers for Aged Carers of older people Group outing. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 28 October Palm Beach. Departing

from Hunters Hill/RydeRosemary 02 9817 0101

Carers Assist Great Lakes Mental Health Family and Friends Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Respite at The Sanctuary Respite Centre. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October The Sanctuary Respite

Centre, ManlyMargaret 0409 606 173

Community Connect Northern Beaches Mental Health Group, Dee Why

Carers of people living with a mental illness Group outing. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Farsi Carers Support Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Monday 19 October Jaam e Jam Persian

Restaurant, Hornsby Behnaz 0417 175 155

Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal, Stroke (ABISS)

Carers of people with a brain or spinal injury or people recovering from a stroke

Carers Thank You activity. Enquiries welcome Thursday 29 October TBC Rosemary 02 9817 0101

Community Connect Northern Beaches Dementia Carers, Dee Why

Carers of people with Dementia Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

Community Connect Northern Beaches Dementia Carers, Mona Vale

Carers of people with Dementia Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750



HammondCare Northern Suburbs Caring Partners Group (formerly known as the Younger Carer Spouses Support Group)

Carers of people with Dementia, disability or recovering from a stroke

Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October TBC Charlie 1800 826 166

Community Connect Northern Beaches Disability Carers, Narrabeen

Carers of people with disability Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

HammondCare Ryde Disability Support Group

Carers of people with disability Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October TBC Julie 1800 826 166

Pittwater/Warringah Parkinson’s Support Group Carers of people with Parkinson’s disease Group outing with lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Margaret 0406 033

587

Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Young Adults with Disabilities (YADs)

Carers of young people with disability Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 21 October TBC Rosemary 02 9817

0101

Christian Community Aid Chinese Carers Group

Carers, from a Chinese background, of people with Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Information session and morning tea. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October 11.00am

Eastwood Library, Eastwood Carmen 02 9858 3222

HammondCare Carer Café group

HammondCare carers in the Northern Sydney region

Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome Wednesday 28 October Roseville Golf Club,

Roseville Julie 1800 826 166

Community Connect Northern Beaches Male Carers, Narrabeen Male carers Group outing. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Robyn 02 9931 7750

NSLHD Male carers Cooking demonstration. Enquiries welcome TBCCommunity Health Centres, Turramurra/Berowra

Mary 02 9998 0811

Community Connect Northern Beaches Serbian Male Group

Male carers from a Serbian background Movie afternoon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Ana 02 9931 7751

Orana/Far West

Wakool Indigenous Corporation Aboriginal carers Group outing. Enquiries welcome TBC Bushland near Balranald Cynthja 0400 634 994

Brewarrina Shire Council Community Carers All carers Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC Homecare Service

Building, Brewarrina Belinda 02 6830 5110

Carewest/Ability Links, Primary & Community Health, Warrumbungle Community Care Warrumbungle Carers Support Program

All carers Morning Tea and BBQ and an information session. Enquiries welcome TBC Woolworths,

Coonabarabran Casey 0417 903 150

Wellington Multi Service Centre Inc. Wellington Carers Support Group All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October TBC Clare 02 6845 3474



Coonamble Parent Support Host Family Respite Inc. Parent Support Carers

Carers of people with disability Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome TBC 38A/B Castlereagh

Street, Coonamble Sandra 02 6822 1438

Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre WAGS (We’re Always Grandparents Support Group)

Grandparents who are carers

Carers luncheon with live entertainment and information stalls. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Gipps Street Park,

Dubbo Zillah 02 6882 2100

Riverina/Murray

Calvary Community Care Bluebell Cottage All carers Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome TBC 50 Brookong Avenue,

Wagga Wagga Robyn 02 6938 5700

Coota Carers All carers Activity day including yoga, massage and relaxation techniques. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October TBC Jodie 0419 288 541

Intereach Ltd Hay Care & Support Group All carers Pampering session with a motivational speaker. Enquiries

welcome TBC Hay Community Rooms, Hay Beth 0400 519 122

Northcott Northcott Carer Group All carers Mystery bus tour. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 28 October

Bus departs from the Northcott office, 124 Peter Street Wagga Wagga

Karen 0269 211 996

Pinnacle Community Services All carers Carers morning tea or luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC 94 Hoskins Street, Temora Sheree 02 6977 1326

Pinnacle Community Services Cootamundra All carers Carers morning tea/BBQ with entertainment. Enquiries welcome TBC 36-44 Mackay Street,

Cootamundra Shaun 02 6942 7786

Community Wellness Centre Gadara Special School Tumut

Carers of children with disability who attend Gadara Special School Tumut

Activity day including Qi Gong, Aromatherapy, African drumming and lots more. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome

TBC The Anglican Hall, Tumut Lucinda 0423 975 844

Aspire Support Services Ltd. Albury/Wodonga Down Syndrome Family Network Group

Carers of children with Down Syndrome Carers brunch. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Sue 02 6058 4000

Griffith Aged Support Service Carers of older people Carers day at the movies. Enquiries welcome TBC Griffith City Cinemas, Griffith Yvette 02 6962 4515

Murrumbidgee Local Health District Drug & Alcohol Service Wagga Wagga Mental Health Family and Carer Support

Carers of people living with a mental illness or a drug or alcohol addiction

Mini expo with guest speakers and morning tea. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October

Wagga Wagga Community Mental Health, Wagga Wagga

Rhya 02 6923 5741

Tumut Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service Family and Carers of People with Mental Health or Drug and Alcohol Issues

Carers of people living with a mental illness or a drug or alcohol addiction

Carers pamper day. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Wynyard Street, Tumut Kylie 02 6947 0910



Junee Community Centre Aged Care Disability Care Meals on Wheels

Carers of people who are older or have disability Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Amy 02 6924 2666

Cuppa Connection Carers of people with an intellectual disability Social gathering. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Helen 02 6043 2070

Griffith Autism Support Group Incorporated (GASG)

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carers morning tea with a relaxing activity. Numbers are limited but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC Griffith Leagues Club,

Griffith Dene 0411 718 763

Wagga Autism Support Group Inc. Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Carers evening out. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Deborah 02 6922 9744

Aspire Support Services Ltd. Autism/Asperger’s Family Network Group

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October 12.30pm

Lake Hume Resort, Albury Sue 02 6058 4000

Parent Education and Support Network Special Needs Assistance Group

Carers of people with disability Magical mystery bus tour. Enquiries welcome Thursday 29 October TBC Cathy 02 6382 6328

Southeast Sydney

Garrawarra Centre All carers Morning tea and presentation of artwork for a carers garden. Enquiries welcome TBC Garrawarra Centre,

Waterfall Ellena 02 8545 4700

St Finbar’s Catholic Church All carersWellness day with guest speakers on aromatherapy, reflexology and hand, head and shoulder massages. Enquiries welcome

Tuesday 13 October 10.00am

St Finbar’s Parish Centre, Glenbrook Kathleen 02 4739 2651

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Carers from a Chinese background Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC Kareela Golf & Social

Club, Kareela Irene 0404 790 433

Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service Inc. Chinese Carer Support Group (Cantonese) Chinese Carer Support Group (Mandarin)

Carers from a Chinese background Carers high tea. Enquiries welcome TBC Tradies Caringbah,

Caringbah Nora 02 9542 6292

Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service Inc. Greek Speaking Carer Support Group

Carers from a Greek background Three hour scenic cruise with morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 22 October

10.30amGunnamatta Bay Wharf, Cronulla Mary 02 9542 6292

Music therapy for Indonesian carers Carers from an Indonesian background Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October

11.00amAlexandria Town Hall, Alexandria Abigail 0430 069 168

Hurstville City Council Hurstville Seniors Centre Carers Group Carers of older people Information and yoga session. Enquiries welcome TBC Seniors Centre, Hurstville Brenda 02 9330 6091

Ethnic Community Services Cooperatives Eastern Sydney Vietnamese Speaking Carers Support Group

Carers of people from a Vietnamese background Social outing and lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC 73 Garden Street,

Alexandria Tuong-Vi 0404 937 298



Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Healthy Steps - Dementia Carer Wellbeing Group

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October

10.00am29 Sylvania Road, Sylvania Ljubinka 02 9531 1928

Sylvanvale Person Centred Practice Learning Community

Carers of people with an intellectual disability Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Friday 16 October

10.30am874-876 Rawson Avenue, Sutherland Marti 0408 027 875

Sutherland Shire Autism Support Group Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Miranda Westfield,

Miranda Megan 0410 134 579

CatholicCare St George Dementia Carers Support Group

Carers of people with Dementia Coffee and cake. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 10 November

11.00amSouthgate Shopping Plaza, Sylvania Dragana 02 8536 0855

Holdsworth Community Holdsworth Heroes

Carers of people with memory loss or intellectual disability

Trivia night with a light supper. Enquiries welcome TBC Garden 334 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra Sarah 02 9302 3600

Southern Highlands

Bombala Council Community Services Bombala & District Carer Support Group All carers Pamper day with manicures and massages. Enquiries

welcomeWednesday 14 October 9.00am

140 Maybe Street, Bombala

Geraldine 02 6458 4620

Carer Assist Goulburn Carer Assist All carers Information session with guest presenters and interactive

workshops. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Goulburn Workers Club, Goulburn Susan 0488 288 707

Snowy River Shire Council Snowy River Cooma Monaro Carers Group All carers Pamper event with relaxation techniques, reflexology and

head/shoulder massages. Enquiries welcomeTuesday 13 October 11.30am

Horizons Resort, Lake Jindabyne Tabitha 02 6451 1059

Moss Vale Special Needs and Parent Support Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group

Carers of children and young people with disability Pamper activities and lunch. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 7 October Peppers Manor, Sutton

Forest Sophia 04 0135 0461

Mission Australia Lismore Mental Health Carers Writing Group

Carers of people living with a mental illness Writing workshop. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Sally 02 6623 7403

Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol, Southern NSW LHD Consumer and Carer Forum

Carers of people living with a mental illness or a drug/alcohol addiction

Carer forum, lunch provided. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October TBC Judy 0427 853 819

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Braidwood Coffee and Chat Group

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Morning tea and information session. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October

10.30amBraidwood Bakery, Braidwood Libby 02 62410881

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Carer Support Group Young NSW

Carers of people with Alzheimer’s Carers morning tea. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

10.30amCommercial Hotel, Young Libby 02 62410881

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Eurobodalla Dementia Carer Support Group

Carers of people with Dementia Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

12.00pm

Moruya Bowling and Recreation Club, Moruya

Gaye 02 4474 3843



Alzheimer’s NSW Australia Dementia Carers Coffee and Chat - Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo

Carers of people with Dementia Carers Pamperfest. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Rydges Snowy

Mountains, Jindabyne Verity 02 6456 8909

The Disability Trust TDT Social Group

Carers of people with disability Morning tea and pamper session. Enquiries welcome TBC 272A Crawford Street,

Queanbeyan Deborah 02 6232 9440

Southwest Sydney

Catholiccare, SWS Carer Support Program MOUNTIES Friday Social Group All carers Carers luncheon with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome Friday 30 October Mounties, Mount

Pritchard Kavita 02 8778 4222

Granville Multicultural Community Centre Multicultural Carers Support All carers Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC 243 Clyde Street, South

Granville Gisele 02 9637 7600

Recreation Sports & Aquatics Club All carers Barefoot bowls and lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC Mount Lewis Bowling Club, Mount Lewis Jenny 02 9790 5001

Allevia Vietlink Carer Support Group

Carers from a Vietnamese background

Carers lunch at the Macaroni Club with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome Monday 12 October TBC Mylinh 02 9773 8894

Cabramatta Community Centre Multicultural Carers Group

Carers from multicultural backgrounds Carers outing followed by lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Lidia 02 9823 7542

Multicultural Community Care Services MCCS Respite Carers

Carers from multicultural backgrounds Karaoke with afternoon snacks and drinks. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October MCCS, Fairfield Vivienne 02 8717 1500

Disability Macarthur Life Goes On Father Group Family Connections


Carers luncheon and art therapy workshop. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Narellan Community

Centre, Narellan Lesley 02 9630 7011

George Bass P&C Carers of children and young people with disability

Carers luncheon. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome TBC Iron Chief, Cabramatta Caterina 02 9738 1360

The Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children Carers of children who are deaf Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC 43 Graham Avenue,

Casula Sharlene 02 9370 4400

Macarthur Disability Services Macarthur Autism Spectrum Family Support Group

Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Café Kulcha Meeting

Room, Campbelltown Patrick 02 4621 8400

Australian Nursing Home Foundation Ltd. So Wai Support Group Carers of older people Trip to the Herbicos Lavender Farm. Enquiries welcome Saturday 24 October

10.30amHerbicos Lavender Farm, Thirlmere Bridget 02 8558 8098

Liverpool Hospital Carers of older people Coffee and cake, information and support. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

Liverpool Hospital, Visitors Dining Room, Liverpool

Vicki 02 8738 7510



HammondCare (Braeside Hospital) Braeside Hospital Carer Week Event

Carers of older people and people requiring palliative care

Carers luncheon with guest speaker. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October Education Centre, Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood

Jenny 02 9756 8860

Catholiccare, SWS Carer Support Program Serenity Walks Carers Group

Carers of people diagnosed with cancer Carers luncheon and movie day. Enquiries welcome TBC Homestead Park,

Chipping Norton Kavita 02 8778 4222

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Palliative Care Carers Camden Palliative Care Inpatient Unit, Camden Hospital

Carers of people requiring palliative care Carers luncheon followed by activities. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 20 October

Palliative Care Inpatient Unit, Camden Hospital, Camden

Arlene 02 8738 9755

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Palliative Care Carers, Liverpool Hospital

Carers of people requiring palliative care Carers luncheon followed by activities. Enquiries welcome TBC

Liverpool Hospital, Ward 4C Balcony, Liverpool

Arlene 02 8738 9755

Headway Adult Development Program Inc. Acquired Brain Injury Carer Support

Carers of people with a brain injury Pamper day with lunch. Enquiries welcome TBC 6 Percy Street,

Bankstown Fiona 02 9790 0046

Western Sydney Autism Support Group Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carers luncheon and NDIS information session. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October Ageing, Disability and

Home Care, Fairfield Irene 0413 073 381

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Early Diagnosis Parent Group

Carers of people with Cerebral Palsy Carers dinner. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Linda 02 8777 1761

Bankstown City Aged Care Pty Ltd Betty Sussman Centre Carers Group

Carers of people with Dementia Carers information session. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

11.00amIndependent Living Centre, Blacktown Marisa 02 8717 0184

Coffee Club Dementia Carers Support Group Carers of people with Dementia Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Andrew 0419 220 283

Parks Community Network Dementia Friendly Support Group


Outing to Bowral and District Art Society with a walk around Corbett Gardens. Enquiries welcome TBC

1 Short Street, Bowral. Departing from Wetherill Park

Susan 02 9609 7400

Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre CHNC Disability & Carers Group


Information and pamper session with guest speakers. Enquiries welcome

Friday 16 October 10.00am

Chester Hill Guide Hall, Chester Hill Dale 02 9645 3700

Interchange Australia Interchange Australia Carers Day


Information session with a meal. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome Wednesday 14 October TBC Penelope 02 4868

6688

Macarthur Community Options Carers of people with disability

Carers morning tea. Invitation only but enquiries to join the group are welcome Thursday 15 October 14 Browne Street,

Campbelltown Louise 02 4645 4001

Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative Multicultural Carers Social Support Group

Carers of people with disability Wellbeing session with a guest speaker. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October The Manse Aged Care

Centre, Campbelltown Marcela 02 4627 1188

Special Needs Ability Program Providers SNAPP Carers Connect


Pamper session with activities to boost self confidence and awareness. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Lucy 0419 698 157



Camden Community Connections Polymyalgia Rheumatica Support Group (PMR)

Carers of people with Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Morning tea and aromatherapy workshop. Enquiries welcome Tuesday 13 October

Narellan Child Family and Community Centre, Narellan

Mark 02 4647 1283

CanRevive Inc. - SW Outreach Project Carer Support Groups (Cantonese & Mandarin)

Carers, from a Chinese background, of people diagnosed with cancer

Carers luncheon and music session. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October 10.30am

Marigold Restaurant, Sydney. Departing from Southwest Sydney

Agnes 02 9212 7789

Liverpool Brain Injury Rehab Unit Brain Injury Chinese Carers Support Group

Carers, from a Chinese background, of people with a brain injury

Yum Cha morning tea with a self care presentation. Enquiries welcome Saturday 17 October Great Century Chinese

Restaurant, Bankstown Lyly 02 8738 5465

Special Children Services Centre Inc. Parents/Carers of Children with Special Needs from Vietnamese Background


Yum Cha luncheon. Enquiries welcome TBCIron Chef Chinese Seafood Restaurant, Cabramatta

Chris 02 9799 4802

The Vietnamese Parents with Disabled Children Support Group in NSW


Carers social day. Enquiries welcome Sunday 4 October Bonnyrigg Hall, Bonnyrigg

Duyen Thi 0422 205 900

Disability Macarthur Life goes On Family Connections Fathers Group

Carers, particularly fathers, of children and young people with disability

Carers luncheon and art therapy workshop. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October

Narellan Child Family and Community Centre, Narellan

Lesley 02 9603 7011

Brand New Day Female Services Inc. Female carers Pamper day. Numbers are limited but enquiries to join the group are welcome Sunday 11 October 1 Mount Annan Drive,

Mount Annan Therese 0467 629 942

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Siblings Support Young carers Siblings day out. Enquiries welcome TBC

Plough & Harrow, Western Sydney Parklands

Linda 02 8777 1761

Sydney CBD

Boronia Multicultural Service Inc. ‘Precious’ BMS Multicultural Carer Support Group All carers A trip to a Hawkesbury Harvest pick your own farm.

Enquiries welcome TBC Departing from Sydney Malaika 02 9631 1777

Indonesian Welfare Association Inc. Indonesian Carer Support Group

Carers from an Indonesian background Carer information day. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Imperial Peking

Restaurant, Kingsford Louise 0403 175 384

Eastern Suburbs Parents of Kids with ADHD/ASD Carers of children with ADHD/ASD Meditation and relaxation workshop. Enquiries welcome TBC TBC Libby 0407 708 284

Family Resource and Network Support INC Carers of older people Carers high tea. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October One on 1, Darling Harbour Patricia 0402 916 062

St. Vincent’s Hospital Transplant Rehabilitation Support Group

Carers of people who require rehabilitation after having a transplant

Hand/shoulder massages and entertainment. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October St. Vincent’s Hospital,

Darlinghurst Melveta 02 8382 1111



Hevington House Dementia-Specific Aged Day Service

Carers of people with Dementia Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Thursday 15 October

Doyles Seafood Restaurant, Sydney Fish Markets

Vilma 02 9649 2583

CanRevive Inc. - City Office Carer Support Groups (Cantonese & Mandarin)

Carers, from a Chinese background, of people diagnosed with cancer

Carers luncheon and music session. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October 10.30am

Marigold Restaurant, Sydney Agnes 02 9212 7789

Indonesian Welfare Association Inc. Music Therapy for Indonesian Carers

Carers, from an Indonesian background, of people with disability

Carers luncheon. Enquiries welcome Wednesday 14 October Imperial Peking Restaurant, Kingsford Abigail 0430 069 168

CARERS DAY OUTTUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2015

Pavilion Flat, Parramatta Park

9.30am – 3.30pm

MAKE A FREE PLEDGEShow you care

www.carersweek.com.au/make-a-pledge/

This event is brought to you in partnership with Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group,

Parramatta City Council and Rapid Relief Team.

[email protected] www.carersnsw.org.au

Cooking masterclass • Free sausage sizzle for carers • Gardening workshops Information stalls • Laughter wellness with guided relaxation • Live on-stage performances

Lucky door prizes • Silent meditation • Tai Chi • Zumba • Plus lots more!

FREE All carers and the

general public are invited N

ATIO

NAL CARERS WEEK 2015 ICARE!

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N A L C A RE S T I I E N CARE! NSW_2015...All carers Laughter yoga, free respite available. Enquiries welcome TBC Uniting Church Hall, Kyogle Narelle 02 6632 2194 UnitingCare NSW ACT