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.
Education and Training
Carers ACT aims to improve the quality of life of Carers through our education and training programs. We offer a range of programs designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of Carers and to provide them with the information and skills needed to provide effective care and look after their own wellbeing. Our education and training seminars are interactive and informative and cover a wide range of issues and topics related to the caring role.
On Course For Carers – Hearing Loss
Audiologist Mandy will discuss hearing loss, hearing aids and government schemes. This will be followed by a Q&A session.
When: 10.00am – 12.00pm Thursday 16 February 2012
Where: The Carers Hub, Carers ACT - 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt.
Free for Family Carers
RSVP: Phone 6296 9908 or email rsvp@carersact.org.au
On Course For Carers – Dementia: Managing Behaviours
Carers ACT staff will coordinate a round table discussion on behaviours of concern to Carers. When registering, please advise if there are any particular issues you wish to be discussed.
When: 10.00am – 12.00pm Wednesday 14 March 2012
Where: The Carers Hub, Carers ACT - 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt.
Free for Family Carers
RSVP: Phone 6296 9900 or email rsvp@carersact.org.au
On Course For Carers – Understanding Change, Loss and Grief (Longer Session)
Learn about grief’s potential triggers and impacts, and strategies for managing it.
When: 10.00am – 1.00pm Thursday 3 May 2012
Where: The Carers Hub, Carers ACT - 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt.
Free for Family Carers
RSVP: Phone 6296 9900 or email rsvp@carersact.org.au
Morning tea is provided at all On Course for Carers sessions. It is also an opportunity to meet and talk to other Carers.
Keeping Families Connected
Are you caring for someone with a mental health issue? Perhaps they have a drug issue to add to it. Would you like to know more about common mental health issues? And more specifically about the illness your person is diagnosed with? Do you have difficulty knowing what to say and when to say it, with your person? Are you sick of walking on eggshells?
Keeping Families Connected (KFC) can help you explore some possible answers to these questions. KFC is a five week group program offered by Carers ACT to help families who are caring for someone with a mental health issue and/or a drug dependency.
KFC is guided by the needs of those who attend the program, but we aim to help carers, family and friends of those with mental health issues to know and understand more about these issues so they can manage their situation more easily. We place your safety and the safety of the person you care for as a high priority. We will be looking at how to cope, how to manage the system, where to find supports in the community and how to make sure you are caring for yourself as well.
We are taking enrollments for the next KFC course which will begin in February. We run three KFC courses per year, so even if you can’t make this one, you can put your name down for future courses. If you are interested in attending this course (or a future KFC course) please contact Eleanor on 6296 9908 or email to rsvp@carersact.org.au
Keeping Families Connected – February 2012
When: Wednesdays 15 Feburary to 14 March 2012
Time: 5.30-8.00pm
Where: The Smith Family, Corner of Launceston and Easty Streets, Woden
Light refreshments will be served.
CIT Skills for Carers
CIT Skills for Carers also offer training and education courses specifically designed for Carers. For more information on these courses you can email CarerSkills@cit.act.edu.au.
Further Information
For more information about our courses please check our our newsletter or contact Eleanor on 6296 9908 or at rsvp@carersact.org.au
