WEEKEND IN BENDIGO FRIDAY 20 JUNE TO SUNDAY 22 JUNE

RESPITE AND WORKSHOPS: UNDERSTANDING ADDICTIONS

We are very privileged that Gabby Cohen, currently seconded to Victorian Department of Health as Implementation Advisor, Harm Reduction Reform and due to return to her role as Manager, Addiction Health at Alfred Mental and Addiction Health has agreed to facilitate workshops on Harm Reduction and Understanding Addictions.  Priority will be given to individuals who are caring for a loved one suffering from an addiction.

In addition to workshops with Gabby, there will be time to rest, enjoy Bendigo, share meals in local eateries and to visit the Frida Khalo exhibition and Bendigo Art Gallery with a private guide.

Friday 1pm Meet at Bendigo Art Gallery, Frida Khalo Exhibition

Free time to explore Bendigo Art Gallery and surrounds

Check in to JulieAnna Motel on shore of Lake Weerona

6.30pm meet for dinner at local eatery

Saturday

Morning workshop with Gabby

‘long lunch’ near Lake Weerona

Afternoon discussions with Gabby

Dinner at local eatery

Sunday  Summing up followed by time to enjoy Bendigo

During the weekend, we will be joined by Bendigo Connect Centre and members of Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)

Total cost: The Weekend Including accommodation 2 nights – Friday and Saturday.
Meals: Dinner Friday, Saturday, lunch on Saturday (breakfast is not included)
Workshops and Discussions facilitated by Gabby Cohen
Pensioners: $45 Non-pensioners: $90

Frida Khalo Exhibition: Pensioners: $10 Non-pensioners: $20.  Frida Khalo exhibition can be enjoyed as a separate event and is a separate cost

Accommodation: For previous respite we have booked an entire complex. This provided some flexibility with numbers.   However, with the Frida Khalo exhibition being in Bendigo, there is no opportunity for last minute changes.  All rooms must be booked and paid for ahead of time.

We will try to provide single rooms, but cannot guarantee to do so unless we receive your payment for single supplement ($60)

Transport is not included. There is a train to Bendigo and regular bus service and tram within Bendigo.

To Book: non-refundable deposits are required by 5pm Friday 23 May 2025

For the weekend: Pensioners: $25 Non-pensioners: $50

For Frida Khalo: Pensioners: $10 Non-pensioners: $20 (this is a highly subsidised charge for the Khalo exhibition)

1. Pay your deposits to ISFAF Community Account, BSB 033169 A/c No: 258307

If you are not prepared to share a room please pay an additional $60 single supplement at time of deposit. This may be refunded if there are sufficient single rooms for all, but will not be refunded otherwise.  Please ensure that your deposit shows your name and names of any others in your booking.

2. Email confirmation to isfaf@gmail.com and c/c to judi.burstyner@gmail.com

3. In your email, include the name, phone number and email of each individual in your booking (preferably mobile number)

For questions:  email judi.burstyner@gmail.com or WhatsApp 0425 723 746 phone calls on local lines will not be accepted