Week ending 16 August 2019
Just for Carers
New:
Building a Future – 5 & 12 October in Frankston
Mental Health Education and Support for Carers
Wellways Building a Future Snapshot is a 2 session mental health education and support program for families, friends and carers of someone experiencing mental health issues. Attendees will gain knowledge and skills relating to mental health and recovery, and have the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive learning environment.
The program is led by peers – trained people who have their own lived experience as a family member, friend or carer.
Learn more herePreviously listed:
The Emotional Roller Coaster – 3 September
Grow invites carers to this workshop focused on applying the principles of First Aid (ABC-DR) to develop a personal plan for responding to your loved one to reduce risk and secure well-being.
Register here
Healthy Boundaries in Caring – 1 October in Caulfield South
Reduce the risk of Compassion Fatigue and create well-being by identifying and establishing healthy boundaries in your caring role. This is a one off interactive workshop by physiologist Joanna Aquila on this valuable topic for those caring for a loved one. Don’t miss out places are limited.
Register here
Alfred Health Carer Services Events
A Day at the Museum – 21 August
Join us for a day at Melbourne Museum! This event offers a fun day for both you and the person you care for to spend time together in a social environment visiting the Revolutions: Records and Rebels exhibition.
See the flyer for details and call to secure your spot.
Join Us at the Movies!
The Lion King – 27 August in Frankston
A Dogs Journey – 3 September in Brighton
Downton Abbey – 24 September in Frankston
You and the person you care for are invited to join us for a free evening at the movies. See the flyers for details and call us to reserve your spot.
27 August in Frankston
3 September in Brighton
24 September in Frankston
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Theatre and High Tea outing – 5 September
Step inside a world of pure imagination with this Theatre and High Tea trip. We will enjoy a lovely
high tea with delicious scones, desserts and more, before watching the new musical Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory – only 30 tix so get in quick!
See the flyer for details
Melbourne Star Trip – 26 September
This month we take a trip to the iconic Melbourne Star. Enjoy a ride on the wheel, take in the picturesque views of Melbourne city, lunch at The Pancake Parlor and explore all that the Docklands has to offer. The fun doesn’t stop there, all kids will be given a voucher to play at the nearby arcade before returning home.
See the flyer for details
Moksha Yoga – Meditation and Mindfulness Classes – continuing throughout August and September in Bentleigh – Places still available
Meditation and mindfulness is the gateway that leads you beyond the endless noise into an expanse of clarity and awareness, connecting you to the source of true wisdom that resides within us all. So take a calming breath, step back from the interference of the mind and tune into the deep peace of experiencing reality in its purest essence.
Assistance with in-home respite, transport and interpreters can be arranged; please make a request when booking.
See the flyer for details |
