Carer workshops for the second half of 2016 are listed here. New workshops are added as we hear about them. The workshops we host ourselves have our name alongside them and respite, transport and interpreters may be arranged upon request; subject to eligibility.
Some workshops from other organisations and community groups are also listed here and we ask that you contact them directly.
JUNE
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Creative Ways to Care Thursdays from 23 June Lynbrook
(Dementia)
This seven session education program, helps carers to respond to changes in behaviours caused by dementia. In this course, carers learn about different ways to use activities at home including music, creative art, reminiscence, massage and aromatherapy to prevent or reduce changed behaviours. This program is created and facilitated by Alfred Health Carer Services at various locations during the year.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 7 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9212 3000, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
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Memory Loss & Dementia
What’s Next? (Public Forum) Thursday 23 June 2016 Mornington
(Dementia)
The Peninsula Dementia Action Group invites all interested members of the public to a free forum
about memory loss and dementia. Information tables, guest speakers and afternoon tea provided.
Time: 1.00pm – 3.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 8781 3400, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
JULY
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Carers Get Frustrated Too Tuesday 19 July 2016 Chelsea
(Carer Wellbeing)
Caring for a family member or friend can be demanding and tiring, causing frustration at times. It is common and normal to feel this way. Come to a workshop, presented by Carers Victoria which will bring together a group of carers to explore why we get frustrated and angry and what we can learn from it, how to safely manage these feelings and ways to make positive change.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
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AUGUST
The Caring Role Tuesdays from 2 August 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
Held over 4 weeks, while this program includes information about dementia, changes and communication, it also incorporates the loss and grief associated with becoming a carer.
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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Coping with Changes in Behaviour Thursday 11 August 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
This program deals with some of the changes in behaviour caused by dementia as well as the possible triggers to these behaviours. Participants will learn a problem-solving approach which helps them to understand and better manage these changes. Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.
Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm (another program held evenings will run in November)
Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Surviving Carer Stress Thursday 11 August 2016 Frankston
(Carer Wellbeing)
Stress is part of everyday life and can build up over time. The stress of caring may affect you physically and emotionally. In this session, presented by Carers Victoria, you will explore stress, what it means for you and discuss some options for managing it.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 8781 3400, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Learn about Aged Care
Supports Tuesdays from 16 August 2016 Lynbrook (Understanding Services)
Are you concerned about the future? Then come along to a series of information sessions, presented by Carers Victoria, that explain the many components of the aged care system.
Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm x 4 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9212 3000, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
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Advance Care Planning Wednesday 17 August 2016 Caulfield
Come to one of four information sessions held throughout the year at Caulfield Hospital. Sessions are to help you plan ahead for a time when you may be too sick to speak for yourself. Family and friends are welcome. Who would you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf? Would they know what you want?
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm Cost: Free for the community
Contact: Advance Care Planning at Caulfield Hospital 9076 6642
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Dementia: grief and loss Thursday 25 August 2016 Chelsea
(Dementia)
This workshop, presented by Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria, will allow you to explore the emotional impact of caring for a person with dementia, and gain an understanding of the losses experienced by carers and family throughout the different stages of dementia.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Creative Ways to Care Fridays from 26 August 2016 Rosebud
(Dementia)
This seven session education program, helps carers to respond to changes in behaviours caused by dementia. In this course, carers learn about different ways to use activities at home including music, creative art, reminiscence, massage and aromatherapy to prevent or reduce changed behaviours. This program is created and facilitated by Alfred Health Carer Services.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 7 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 8781 3400, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Dementia and Caring From Monday 29 August 2016 East Brighton
(Dementia)
This three-part course is for those carers who may be struggling with the changes in their life and relationships since a dementia diagnosis.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 3 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
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Considering Residential Tuesday 30 August 2016 Hawthorn
Care (Dementia)
This session, delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic will discuss the difficult decision of when to decide that residential care is needed, including the barriers to making this decision, and the emotional issues for families regarding placement.
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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SEPTEMBER
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Some balance in your life From Thursday 15 Sept 2016 Lynbrook
(Carer Wellbeing)
This series of three workshops, presented by Carers Victoria, will look at the impact of caring on wellbeing. Music and writing are two tools some carers use to help balance a busy life. We will use them as a fun introduction to finding new ways of coping.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm x 3 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9212 3000, or register online www.carersouth.org.au (workshops
are listed under Who do you care for?)
Grief, Loss & Dementia Thursday 22 September 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
Delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, this session will provide an occasion to share and gain a better understanding of how being a carer impacts on one’s experience of the losses experienced throughout the stages of dementia, and supports that can help.
Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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Effective Communication Thursday 27 September 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
The focus of this session is on how dementia changes communication and possible alternate communication strategies which may be helpful. Also discussed is dealing with over-reactions of a person with dementia and how to support the person who is distressed.
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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OCTOBER
Coping with Carer Stress Begins October 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
Held over 8 weeks, this program, delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, will enable participants the opportunity to meet other carers in a similar situation to themselves, and to learn new skills to better manage the emotional demands of being a carer.
Time: TBA Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Gateway Counsellor 9815 7800 or email
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Alfred Health Carer Services l FREECALL * 1800 052 222
Carer Support and Respite (24 Hours)
www.carersouth.org.au
*Freecall except from mobile phones
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