INNER SOUTH FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Our support group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm for 7.30pm, Level 4 AMAH, 549 St Kilda Road Melbourne. Parking is available in St Kilda Road or Moubray Street.  Our new office number is 03 9076 4784.  A message can be left and we will get back to you a soon as possible.  Alternatively, please contact Judi on 0425 723 746, 9528 2820, email judi.burstyner@gmail.com or Eleni on 0412 018 722 if you have any queries. A light supper is served at 7.05pm. 

INNER SOUTH FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS 2023
Our support group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, Level 4 AMAH, 549 St Kilda Road Melbourne. Parking is available in St Kilda Road or Moubray Street.  Our new office number is 03 9076 4784.  A message can be left and we will get back to you a soon as possible.  Alternatively, please contact Judi on 0425 723 746, 9528 2820, email judi.burstyner@gmail.com or Eleni on 0412 018 722 if you have any queries. Supper is served at 7.10pm.

ISFAF MEETING DATES FOR 2023

14 February:  This meeting will focus on St Valentines Day and is an opportunity for all members to “Share Joy, Grief, Experiences PC and non PC? Jokes.
Eleni Kontos and Deb Warner will chair.

14 March:  Guest Speakers: Jo Pankhurst and Jen Bite, from TANDEM
Topic: Family and Carer-led Centres, Carer Support Funding, Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals and the benefits available to Carers

11 April:  Speaker Rohani Bixler, LLM, Wills and Estates, Estate Planning, Principal Lawyer, Sage Succession Law
Topic: Succession – Wills and Estates, Estate Planning with special emphasis on the issues facing carers

9 May:  Guest Speakers: Kate Incerti, Team Leader Housing, Homelessness, Community Building, Inclusion and Pierre Leach, Occupancy Management Lead, Housing Strategy, Mind Australia 
Topic: Forum on Housing  

13 June: Guest Speaker Gabby Cohen, South City Clinic Team Leader, AMAH
Topic: Mental Health and Substance Abuse at Home

11 July: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will commence at 7pm. (Refreshments at 6.30pm)
Guest Speaker: Stephen Taffe, Senior Legal Counsel, AMAH
Topic: Understanding the changes of the New Mental Health and and Wellbeing Act 2022

8 August: ALLIRA McCALL, Family Therapy Practice Lead, Occupational Therapist, St Kilda Rd Clinic, AMAH, will provide a short introduction to new family therapy services available at AMAH
Guest Speaker Shamus Goble, Manager South East Family Led Carer Centre, Star Health
Topic: All about the South East Family Led Carer Centre

12 September: Guest Speaker Anne-Marie Skegg, Senior Mental Health Clinician, Emergency Psychiatry AMAH
Topic: Tricks on getting help for you and your loved one

10 October: Guest Speaker Jacqueline Gibson, Commissioner, Carers Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

14 November: Guest Speaker: Associate Professor Simon Stafrace, Programme Director Alfred Mental and Addiction Health.
Topic: Current innovations in mental health

12 December: End of Year Dinner 6.30pm at Tacco and Tosca Restaurant, 130 Erskine Street Middle Park

How to book for dinner

• Deposit $14 for pensioners or $28 for non-pensioners to Westpac, ISFAF Community Account, BSB 033169   A/c No:  258307  by Thursday 7 December 2023.  Please ensure that your deposit shows your name.
• Email confirmation to isfaf@alfred.org.au. In this email, please include name and phone number of each individual attending (preferably mobile).
• Choice of main course for each personChicken scallopini with mushroom sauce
  Ravioli vegetariani alla sorrentina (can have GF $5 extra)
  Pesce del giorno alla Contadina (baked with potatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives – GF, vegetarian)If you have any special dietary needs you must also let us know your specific needs in your email.

Tacco and Tosca Restaurant is considered a gourmet restaurant. We thank AMAH for a significant grant which enables this meal to be highly subsidised. Food will be cooked specifically for us on the night.  We are a big group. To assist the chef, we must advise the restaurant of our main course by Friday.  Drinks other than tap water are to be ordered and paid for by individuals.

Confirmation of booking will be emailed to individuals whose deposits show up in ISFAF account and who have emailed isfaf@alfred.org.au with their menu choice.

SOCIAL EVENTS FOR 2023

Thursday 23 March:  Day trip by bus to Peninsula Hot Springs.  Donation: pensioners $11, non pensioners $25.  Please book early as seat on the bus are limited.  Please contact Eleni on 0412 018 722 for payment details.

Thursday 27 April:  Walk and Lunch at Royal Botanic Gardens Birdwood Avenue Melbourne
11am Meet at Visitors Centre, 100 Birdwood Avenue to walk and enjoy the gardens. Our walk WILL begin at 11am sharp.
12.20pm Individuals unable to walk, or who are tired from walking (having started at 11am) are welcome to join a pre-booked ‘Explorer’ covered minibus for a 30 minute tour of the gardens. (cost $5 pensioner/$10 non pensioner)

Donation: Pensioners $10 Non-Pensioners $20, all donations large or small are very welcome.
See Home page for banking and contact details.

Sunday 21 May: Enjoy a new Australian black comedy ‘Beautiful Highness’ by Chelsea Plumley at 4pm Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran. Show Q&A and a refreshment included for a donation of $10 for pensioners, $20 non-pensioners.

Seats are limited. Bookings are essential.
To Book:

1. For bank details contact Eleni at elenikontos@icloud.com
2. make sure your deposit shows your name
3. email isfaf@alfred.org.au  with proof of booking
4. your ticket will be emailed to you. If you don’t receive your ticket by Wednesday 17 May please email elenikontos@icloud.com

Sunday 25 June: Christmas in June – Winter Solstice Lunch at 12.30pm Brighton Beach Hotel,  4 The Esplanade, Brighton.  Numbers are limited. Bookings are essential on isfaf@alfred.org.au
Please book by 5pm Thursday 22 June 2023, with your phone number and individuals included in your booking.  The meal will be self funded.

 

Sunday 10 September: Visit to Justin House Art Museum at 11am, Corner Lumley Court and Williams Road Prahran https://www.jahm.com.au/

Enjoy two concurrent exhibitions and of course, as always – food, friendship, shared experiences, openness and camaraderie at ISFAF events.

PAPER: The Permanence of the Temporary is showing in the main gallery, examining the temporal and fragile nature of paper and how this contrasts with the permanence associated with art.

JAHM acquisitions, including challenging AI generated paintings, conceptual and media-based art and a range of works offer much food for thought in the upstairs apartment, where we will be offered delicious buffet ‘snacks’ in Charlie and Leah Justin’s delightful home designed by their daughter.

Prompt booking is essential to secure your place. The museum has limited numbers which cannot be extended. Secure places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of donation to:

1. Westpac ISFAF Community BSB 033-169 A/c No: 258307, $8 pensioners, $12 non-pensioners

2. ensure that your deposit shows your name,

3. immediately after making the deposit, email isfaf@alfred.org.au with proof of booking.

4. Look out for a response email, which you will receive by around 5 September.

5. If you do not receive confirmation by 5 September, please email: elenikontos@icloud.com 

Tuesday 10 October World Mental Health Day: members of ISFAF will be joined by AMAH staff for a free lunch at 12.30pm at 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Please contact isfaf@alfred.org to confirm your attendance.

Sunday 15 October Carers Week Film and Lunch: A Haunting in Venice starring Kenneth Branagh, at Palace Como Cinemas, Corner Toorak Road and Chapel Streets, South Yarra. Film will commence at approximately at 10am.

Followed by lunch at Blossom Thai in Toorak Road, South Yarra.

Donation of $12 for pensioners and $24 for non-pensioners, includes a $40 lunch at Blossom Thai. Bookings close at 5pm Wednesday 11 October.  To book:

• please deposit your donation by Wednesday 11 October to ISFAF bank account (contact Judi for details)
• send confirmation to isfaf@alfred.org.au, please include name and number of each individual attending (preferably mobile) and any special dietary needs.
• if you have any questions contact 0425 723 746 or email Judi.burstyner@gmail.com
• confirmation of booking and exact meeting time will be emailed on Thursday 12 October.

Walk ’n Chat group is held on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of the month throughout the year.  Walkers meet at North Point Café at the end of North Road Brighton at 1pm. Non walkers meet up at the café at 2.15pm.  Alfred Health Carer Services cover the cost of a drink for individuals. Please phone Judi on 0425 723 746 the day before or by 10am on the day to confirm your attendance.

2 February: contact Judi 0425 723 746
16 February: contact Sue 0400 175 909
2 March: 0425 723 746
16 March: 0425 723 746
6 April: 0425 723 746
20 April: 0425 723 746
4 May, 18 May
8 June, 22 June
3 August, 17 August
7 September: contact Sue 0400 175 909
21 September: contact Judi 0425 723 746

 

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY FOR BRIGHTON BEACH WALK ‘N CHAT COMMENCING IN OCTOBER 2023 – NOW ON THE 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
To avoid disappointment bookings by phone / text to the numbers shown are essential. Please book on the day before or by 10am on the day of the walk.  Although we generally commence at 1pm times may vary, as may the starting point and café during the current works in the area.  Family members, including canines are very welcome.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us at 2.15pm for a drink (at no cost):
To book for walk on Tuesday October 3 and 17, November 7 and 21, December 5 and 19 please phone 0425 723 746.

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INNER SOUTH FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Our support group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, Level 4 AMAH, 549 St Kilda Road Melbourne (Spotless Building). Parking is available in St Kilda Road or Moubray Street.  Our new office number is 03 9076 4784.  A message can be left and we will get back to you a soon as possible.  Alternatively, please contact Judi on 0425 723 746, 9528 2820, email judi.burstyner@gmail.com or Eleni on 0412 018 722 if you have any queries. Supper is served at 7.10pm.

• • specialist employment services for consumers
  • specialist employment services for carers
  • other services including respite

12 April: Guest Speaker: Professor Anne-Louise Ponsoby MB BS, PHD, FAFPHM, RACP
Topic:  Schizophrenia – Personal Carer and Public Health Physician Perspective

10 May:  Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)
Topic:  Understanding addictions and help available  – alcohol and other drugs, gambling and other addictions

14 June:  Guest Speaker: Cat Hunt from EACH
Topic:  Mental Health and Carer Mental Health Services, with special focus on Implementing Reform Recommendations of the Victoria Royal Commission on Mental Health

12 July:  Guest speaker: Dr Ruth Vine Australia’s first Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health and previously Victoria’s Chief Psychiatrist and Director of Mental Health has agreed to speak at our AGM.

9 August:  Guest speaker: Shannon Arenson, Dispensary Manager Seutika Pharmacy
Topic: Cannabis – What we have seen so far – Perspectives on Medical Marihuana from a Mother and Professionals

13 September: Guest speaker: Sue Belmore, Senior Consumer Consultant in Quality and Governance, Jacqueline Rozario, Carer Consultant, Alfred Mental and Addiction Health
Topic: Lived Experience from the Team an AMAH

11 October: John Watkins, Psychologist, researcher, educator and author
Topic: Psychedelics and Mental Health

8 November: Carers Brainstorm
Do you have lived experience as a carer?
Do you want to be heard?
Is the system not working for you?
Are you frustrated at times?
Let’s Brainstorm with Sue Belmore, Senior Consumer Consultant in Quality Governance AMAH and Jaqueline Rozario, Carer Consultant AMAH to workshop how to make the system work better for us as carers and subsequently for our loved ones. Violeta Peterson who is returning to AMAH as Director of Lived Experience plans to join us.
Come armed with your feedback and ideas. All feedback and suggestions welcome.

13 December: End of year dinner 6.30pm at the Beachcomber Cafe, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, next to the St Kilda Baths There is good public transport to Jacka Blvd, with tram stop almost at the door.  Parking is expensive but if you arrive early you may find free parking in side streets entered from Acland Street and heading to the beach.

Alcohol can be purchased at your own expense.
Donation: Pensioners $13, Non-pensioners $26  Seating is limited, bookings will be taken in order of receipt and must be received by Tuesday 6 December
To book:
1.     deposit to Westpac ISFAF Community One Account BSB 033-169  Account No: 258307
2.     make sure your deposit shows your name
3.     email isfaf@alfred.org.au with proof of booking
4.     include any special dietary needs in your email
5.     expect a confirmation via email. If you don’t receive a confirmation by 5 pm Wednesday 7 December, please email judi.burstyner@gmail.com

Social Events for 2022

FRIDAY 18 FEBRUARY – MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2022, 3 NIGHT RETREAT IN BALNARRING
This retreat has been postponed three times due to Covid, but we are ‘optimistically certain’
that it will go ahead as planned.
Because of the various date changes and the time that has elapsed, anyone wishing to attend MUST email judi.burstyner@gmail.com BY 5PM MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY

Email confirmation by 5pm on this Monday is essential if you plan to join.
You MUST confirm by email even if you have paid.
If you paid the deposit previously and you do not wish to attend at the above dates,
please email Eleni elenikontos@icloud.com and include your bank details for refund.

Cost: Booking Fee: $10 pensioners / $30 non-pensioners (donation to ISFAF)
Plus, on arrival: $10 pensioners / $30 non-pensioners (donation to ISFAF)
The retreat is generously subsidised, including partial contribution towards food and activities. The retreat is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Participants will be free to ‘do their own thing ‘and/or to join the group whenever they wish.

Activities planned thus far include:
• a private group visit to artist Di Crawford’s studio https://www.dicrawfordartist.com.au/
• in-house daily Tai Chi,
• walks, exploration of this lovely area, perhaps a BBQ lunch at Coolart
• shared self-catered meals in-house
• meal at local bistro (one meal included in the above cost)
with other activities to be discussed among participants.

SUNDAY 29 MAY 2022

 

Dining Group – meet at noon for lunch at the Brighton Beach Hotel (formerly Milanos), 4 The Esplanade, Brighton VIC 3186. Those attending need to pay for their  own meals and drinks. Bookings are essential on 0412 018 722, email isfaf@alfred.org.au

THURSDAY 21 JULY 2022
Meet at 11.50am sharp for lunch in the Dining Room at Parliament House, Spring Street East Melbourne followed by a  guided tour of Parliament House. Meeting place to be advised prior to the event.  Bookings essential $10 pensioners, $20 non pensioners (amounts to be paid into ISFAF Community account BSB 033-169, Account number 258307, include your name). Please email isfaf@alfred.org.au to advise of your payment.  Any enquiries to Judi 0425 723 746 or email judi.burstyner@gmail.com

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2022
ISFAF Film and Lunch

 

Film:  Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (approximately 10am) at Como Palace Cinema, corner Chapel Street and Toorak Road South Yarra. See it with ISFAF and enjoy a delicious lunch across the road at Blossom Thai immediately after.
Lunch at Blossom Thai (approximately 12.45pm) 37 Cunningham Street, South Yarra.
Bookings are essential by Monday 31 October
Pensioners $12 Non-pensioners $24
Contact Eleni or Judi for bank account details
and send confirmation of payment to isfaf@alfred.org.au
Please include name(s) of individuals and
phone number(s) of all attending (preferably mobile).

ISFAF Walk’ n Chat 2022

On the first and third Thursday of each month walkers meet at Northpoint Cafe at the end of North Road Brighton at 1.30pm.  Non walkers are welcome to join us at 2.45pm at the cafe for a chat.

Please note: from 21 April the walkers will meet at 1pm at Northpoint Cafe and non walkers are welcome to join the group for a chat at 2.30pm at the Cafe.  Please phone Judi  0425 723 746 on the morning of the walk to confirm your attendance.

3 and 17 February
3 and 17 March
7 and 21 April
5 and 19 May
2 and 16 June
7 July (21 July cancelled due to dinner at Parliament House)
4 and 18 August
1 and 15 September
6 and 20 October
3 and 17 November
1 and 15 December

 

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ISFAF MEETING DATES FOR 2021

9 February:  GUEST SPEAKER Tanya Curlis, Grad. Cert. BA (Exec.) MSW MAASW, Clinical Director Clarable will speak on ‘Finding and connecting to the right support that you and your family need’.   https://clarable.com.au/

9 March:  GUEST SPEAKER Christine Culhane Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service Alfred Health, Pharmacy Department will speak on ‘The Latest on Psychotropic Medication’. AH_PDAS Consumer Brochure_Jan2021 Approved

13 April:  GUEST SPEAKER Andrew Foster, Discovery College Coordinator, Alfred Mental and Addiction Health will speak on ‘Courses about Mental Health and Wellbeing (designed and delivered for you, by you and with you)

11 May:  GUEST SPEAKER Melanie Hill, Acting Manager Alfred Health Carer Service will speak on ‘How Alfred Health Carer Services can help you‘

8 June:  GUEST SPEAKER Helen Carr, Carer and Community Educator will speak on ‘How Carers Victoria can help you’

13 July:  Annual General Meeting 12.15pm and ISFAF 30th Birthday Luncheon 12.30pm. Venue: Level 4, Uniting Prahran, 211 Chapel Street Prahran. GUEST SPEAKER is Robyn Humphries co-founder of ISFAF, Director Clinical Operations (Mental Health), formerly Project Director, Mental Health Branch DHHS, Manager Northern Area Mental Health.

10 August: GUEST SPEAKER Carolyn Crosse AM, Innovation, Mental Health & Employment WISE Employment will speak on ‘Assistance with finding employment for individuals with mental health challenges – WISE Employment’s WISE Ways to Work program,  NDIS and other employment support options’.  Zoom details via following link:  ISFAF-Meeting-10-August-2021

14 September:  GUEST SPEAKER Hayden Fricke, MA Psych (Monash), Manager Director, STEOPLE will speak on ‘Practical uses of CBT for you and your loved ones
and insights into mental health in the workplace’. Also Brendon Murphy, Sports Share Coordinator,  Reclink Australia will tell us about Reclink.
Zoom details via following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83035685743?pwd=aHcwREFUVW5DRm1heHZRMUpncEc2UT09
Meeting ID: 830 3568 5743 Passcode: ISFAF
Or dial 03 7018 2005 or 07 3185 3730 or 08 6119 3900 or 02 8015 6011
If via phone Meeting ID: 830 3568 5743 and Passcode: 873287
If you are having trouble, please phone: Eleni on 0412 018 722 or Judi on 0425 723 746

12 October:  Fiona Whitecross, Operations Manager Inpatient Services Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) will speak on ‘Working towards Equally Well – AMAH Overview of their Iniatives Aiming to Support Better Physical Health Outcomes’
Zoom details via the following link: Activities October 2021

9 November:  Dr Sudeep Saraf, Programme Director, AMAH

14 December:  End of Year Dinner at the BEACHCOMBER CAFÉ, next to
St Kilda Baths. There is good public transport, to Jacka Blvd, but parking is expensive. we plan to seek and to circulate nearby locations with cheap / free parking.
Donation: Pensioners $10 Non–pensioners: $20
To Book:
1. deposit to Westpac ISFAF Community One Account BSB 033–169 A/c No: 258307,
2. make sure your deposit shows your name.
3. email judi.burstyner@gmail.comwith proof of booking and your choice of main course.
4. advise if you require GF, vegetarian or have allergies that you wish to advise to kitchen
staff.
5. expect a confirmation.

Note: Beachcomber requires proof of vaccination.

Walk ‘n Chat Dates for 2021
We can now walk together again, family members and canines are very welcome.  Meet at 1.30pm outside North Point Cafe Brighton, at the end of North Road.  Non walkers can meet walkers for a chat at 2.45pm. Beach walks are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
1 and 15 July
5 and 19 August
2 and 16 September
7 and 21 October
4 and 18 November
2 and 16 December

Social Events for 2021
Monday 19 April: Bus trip to Peninsula Hot Springs, bookings essential.  For details email judi.burstyner@gmail.com or phone Judi on 0425 723 746

Rescheduled Social Events
Sunday 1 August: Film Day at Palace Cinema Como to see In The Heights. Meet at approximately 10am in the foyer of Palace Como, corner Chapel Street and Toorak Road, South Yarra. Donation $10 pensioners, $20 non pensioners.  The film will be followed by lunch at Zen Charcoal BBQ , 306 Toorak Road South Yarra.  Bookings are essential, email Marlene at marlenecarlin@fastmail.fm or phone Judi on 0425 723 746

Monday 29 November 2021 – Day outing to Australian Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
9.30 am– Bus leaves Dan Murphy car park – 811/823 Dandenong Road, Malvern East 3145
Bus returns approximately 5.30 pm.
We plan to include a guided tour, subject to availability of a trained guide.
Please provide your own picnic lunch.
Bookings are essential – the mini–bus has limited seats.
Donation: Pensioners $12 Non–pensioners $22
To book:
1. deposit to Westpac ISFAF Community One Account BSB 033–169 A/c No: 258307,
2. make sure your deposit shows your name
3. email judi.burstyner@gmail.com with proof of booking.,
4. expect a confirmation.
 Confirmation is necessary for booking as seats on the mini bus are limited – first come first served

Friday 18 February 2022:  Based on previous bookings, we are fully booked. If you wish to join, please email me asap as additional places will be allotted strictly in order of application.  Email judi.burstyner@gmail.com or phone 0425 723 746.  If you paid the deposit previously and you do not wish to attend at the above dates, please email Eleni elenikontos@icloud.com  and include your bank details for refund. For more details see link: Activities October 2021

 Sunday 10 October 2021:  World Mental Health Day Mental Health Australia has today launched the 2021 World Mental Health Day campaign for October 10, encouraging all Australians to look after their mental health in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. You can read our media release here, or find out more on the World Mental Health Day website.

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ISFAF MEETING DATES FOR 2020
11 February:  GUEST SPEAKER PETER SELIGMAN, Executive Manager, Clinical Practice and Outcomes, Relationship Matters, Counselling and Mediation
https://relationshipmatters.com.au/team/peter-seligman/

10 March:  GUEST SPEAKER LISA O’DRISCOLL, Manager Advance Care Planning, Executive Officer for Improving End of Life Care Committee, Alfred Health. Topic is ‘Advanced Care Planning for Carers of Individuals with Mental Health Challenges’

14 April: GUEST SPEAKER MELANIE CARSON, Mental Health NDIS Project Officer from Alfred Health will speak on the topic ‘NDIS Trick and Tips’. This meeting will now be held via ZOOM.   See Home Page for ZOOM details.

12 May:  GUEST SPEAKERS Sergeant Ingrid Ebert, Prahran Proactive Policing Unit, Southern Metro Division 1 Victoria Police and Angela Gallagher, Team Leader, Crisis Assessment Team, Alfred Mental and Addiction Health AMAH will speak on Police, Ambulance and Clinical Response Team (PACER).  See Home Page for ZOOM details.

9 June:  GUEST SPEAKER Robbert Roos, Carer Advocate, Tandem will speak on Common Legal Problems for Carers.  Meeting will be via Zoom.  See Home Page for ZOOM Details.

14 July:  GUEST SPEAKER Kent Burgess, Acting CEO, Star Health will speak on Star Health in 2020 and Beyond – Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Programs in a Changing System. Meeting will be via Zoom.  See Home Page for ZOOM details.

11 August: GUEST SPEAKER Tetyana Rocks PhD APD, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Translation and Education, Food & Mood Centre, IMPACT institute, Deakin University will speak on Nutritional Psychiatry – Food for Brain Health. See Home Page for ZOOM details.

8 September: GUEST SPEAKER Associate Professor Simon Stafrace, Chief Advisor, Mental Health Reform Victoria, Chair, RANZCP Community Collaboration Committee

13 October: GUEST SPEAKER Rohani Bixler, Estate Planning Lawyer will speak on Legal issues, focussing on how to look after your loved ones when you no longer can.

10 November:  Annual General Meeting. Due to exceptional circumstances we have deferred our AGM to November.  GUEST SPEAKER Dr Sudeep Saraf, Programme Director, Alfred Mental and Addiction Health will speak on Innovations, New Developments at AMAH during the Pandemic and Beyond.  See Home Page for ZOOM details.

8 December:  End of the Year Dinner (will be subsidised) 6.30pm at The Camden Hotel, 414 Hawthorn Road Caulfield South. Cost is $10 for those with a pension card, $20 for others. Bookings by Wednesday 2 December.  Email to Eleni by email on elenikontos@icloud.com or mobile on 0412 018 722.
https://www.thecamden.com.au/

Social Outings and other activities

Walk ‘n Chat:  First and third Thursday of the month from 6 February through to 3 December 2020

THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – WALK ‘n CHAT DURING LOCK DOWN
Dates for the rest of 2020
We can now walk together again, family members and canines are very welcome.  Meet at 1.30pm outside Northpoint Cafe Brighton, at the end of North Road.  Non walkers can meet walkers for a chat at 2.45pm.

Thursday 5 November and 19 November
Thursday 3 December 17 December

 

Inner South Family and Friends
c/o Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (Spotless Building)
Level 4, 549 St Kilda Road
MELBOURNE 3004
Office telephone number is 03 9076 4784

or

Please phone Judi on 0425 723 746
Email isfaf@alfred.org.au
Website www.ispaf.org