Carer Advisory Service
For information, referral, advocacy, problem solving, developing options, counselling appointments and workshops.
1800 242 636*

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
For information on community aged care and disability services in your area and all respite enquiries.
1800 052 222*

Carers ACT Northside (Main office)
2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent
HOLT ACT 2615

Ph: (02) 6296 9900
Fax: (02) 6296 9999

The Cottage
Dementia Respite - Low Care
117 Denison Street
Deakin ACT 2600

Ph: (02) 6285 2082
Fax: (02) 6282 5784

Fraser House
Disability Respite for Mature Carers
30a Kerrigan Street
Fraser ACT 2615

Ph: (02) 6259 9555
Fax: (02) 6259 9333

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*An Australian Government Initiative. Free local call. Mobile phones charged at mobile rates.

CIT Course for Family Carers Dealing with Depression

When Caring gets you Down is a short course offered by CIT for Family Carers experiencing depression. For many people, the caring journey is long and constant, and sometimes they wonder how they will keep going. This three session course will consider the ongoing stress of caring and the connection to depression, and explore ways to find some balance and move forward.

Topics covered:

• Understanding and managing depression, particularly as it relates to long-term stress;
• Looking at ways of dealing with stress and depression in the context of caring responsibilities; and
• Finding some balance for yourself and those around you.

Facilitator:  Jenny Thompson has worked in the Canberra community for over 25 years as a psychologist, counsellor and trainer. She has a special interest in mental health, trauma and grief, and how families find resilience in the face of adversity.
Dates: (Wednesdays) 24 & 31 August and 7 September (with a fourth session at a later date)
Time: 10.00am – 12:00pm
Venue: CIT Southside Campus, Woden
Cost: Free
To Register: Phone 6207 3628 or email at CarerSkills@cit.edu.au