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News
- Free Program for Women on Anger Management
Keeping it Together Program
The Casey North Community Information and Support Service's 'Keeping it Together' program focusses on anger management and self-esteem, for women in the City of Casey.Read more...
- Revamp of Multi Purpose Taxis in Victoria
Victorians to benefit from overhaul of disability and wheelchair taxi services
Public transport minister Lynne Kosky announced a further 330 wheelchair accessible taxi licences and a doubling of the Multi Purpose Taxi Program's trip.Read more...
- PILCH Launches New Website
Public Interest Law Clearing House
PILCH is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which is committed to furthering the public interest, improving access to justice and protecting human rights.Read more...
- Young Carers Spring Newsletter 2008
The Young Carers Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter containing information and articles of interest to young carers living in the Southern Region of Melbourne.Read more...
- New free service for people with Traumatic Brain Injury
Headstart program run by Monash University Clinical Psychology Centre
The program is a group intervention that can be helpful for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. Over three years, Headstart will develop and run group programs, and study the outcome. The groups are free and some transport costs can be covered.Read more...
- ABC Carer Program Wins Award
The ABC's Four Corners program about carers 'In My Shoes', has won the Queensland Premier's 2008 Harry Williams Award for Literary or Media Work Advancing Public Debate. In My Shoes aired on the 12th of May 2008.Read more...
- Sunday Free Public Transport for Carers
Public transport on Sundays will be free from the the 26th of October 2008, for people receiving disability support pensions or receiving carer payments, in Victoria.Read more...
- Government announces payments to help carers
On the 14th of October, the Australian Government announced their ‘Economic Security Strategy’, to deal with the challenges of the current financial crisis. The package includes the delivery of bonus payments across all pension types, including the Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, and Carer Allowance.Read more...
- New Advocacy Service for Older Australians
Seniors Rights Victoria
This free service has been established to help prevent any form of abuse, mistreatment or neglect and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older Victorians.Read more...
- New mental health carers counselling service
Provided by ARAFEMI
Carers are entitled to up to 6 free sessions of confidential counselling around their caring role.Read more...
- We have a new Contact Email address
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Southen Region
Our new Contact Email Address is: info@carersouth.org.auRead more...
You can call us on our phone numbers or contact us by email, for all your enquiries.
- We have a new name
Supporting carers and informing the community
Around Australia all Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres are being renamed as Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres.Read more...
- Fact Sheet - Community Transport Options in the Southern Region
Provides information about Community Transport options in the Southern Region of Victoria.Read more...
- Fact Sheet - Aids & Equipment Program
A summary of the Victorian Aids & Equipment program, including types of aids covered, eligibility & contact details.Read more...
- Fact Sheet - Community Service Sector Acronyms
List of commonly used acronyms to help you navigate the community services sector.Read more...
- Transport Solutions Initiative
The Advanced Cab Booking Service (ACBS) is an initiative created to help people who face transport disadvantage. Its aim is to provide the community with a safe, reliable and trustworthy door to door service.Read more...
- One Stop Shop for Accessible Tourism
Australia ForAll is an initiative of Access For All Alliance Inc. It is a destination finder where tourists with disabilities can obtain accessibility information.Read more...
- CareSearch: Palliative Care Knowledge Network
Information and Resources for Carers
Each year, an estimated 100,000 Australians face a life limiting progressive illness. Palliative care offers these people quality of life as they deal with their conditions, and it provides help and comfort for carers, families and friends.Read more...
The CareSearch palliative care knowledge network website – www.caresearch.com.au – has been developed to support patients and carers by providing information and resources.
- New Dementia Resource Guide
In June 2008, the Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot released a new dementia resource to help improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and assist those who care for them.Read more...
Events
- International Day of People with a Disability
Glen Eira Council Celebratations
The Glen Eira City Council will be showcasing some of their successful projects completed during the year.Read more...
- Young Carers Have Their Say
Young Carers Forum at Parliament House, Canberra
The Bring it! Young Carers Forum 2008, will be held at Parliament House in Canberra, on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November 2008. The forum will focus on the latest research and needs of young carers.Read more...
- Where to from Here, Employment Expo
Part of International Day of People with Disability
The Expo provides and opportunity to meet with service providers and employers about career options. Suitable for anyone you work with, family or friends with a disability who may be looking for employment or need advice.Read more...
- Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
Workshop on 6-7 December 2008, in Parkville
Designed specifically to help family members, partners and friends of a person with an eating disorder. First time ever run in Australia. Conducted by, Gill Todd, UK clinical Nurse Leader for eating disorders.Read more...
- All-Abilities Dance Party
Drugs, alcohol and smoke free event. All ages.Read more...
When: Friday 21st of November 2008, from 7pm to 10pm
Address: Cube 37, Davey St, Frankston.
$10 (Carers Free). Snacks and drinks available.
- Making friends
How to support your child with social interaction
Glen Eira City Council will be presenting this information session for parents of children with disabilities.Read more...
- Celebration of All Abilities
Art work wanted for CelebART Exhibition
The CelebART Exhibition will provide an opportunity for people who experience disability to create and exhibit an individual or group piece of art. The Exhibition will take place from Wednesday 3 December 2008 to Friday 2 January 2009, in Frankston.Read more...
- Free Autism Workshop
The series starts on Tuesday 25th November 2008
A Series of Autism Workshops for Carers will be conducted at Caulfield Hospital, the Ashley Ricketson Centre, 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield.Read more...
- Free Community Forum: What we eat, how we move
Caulfield Community Health Service, Thursday 27 November
The top five nutritional issues for older adults will be discussed at the forum. These include swallowing problems, constipation, poor dental health and the loss of muscle size and strength, which affects eating.Read more...
- Port Phillip Active Living Festival
Free and Cheap Activities betwen 7th and 16th November
The City of Port Phillip is holding their Active Living Festival during November. The current current Festival Program can be accessed in the 'Read More' section.Read more...
- Taking Control and Planning Ahead
A program by the Office of the Public Advocate
Learn more about the various types of Powers of Attorney, Guardianship and AdministrationRead more...
- Reach Out Southern Mental Health Wellbeing Series
Alcohol, drugs and mental illness workshop - Tuesday 18th November 2008
Iren Citler will present on alcohol, drugs and mental illness.Read more...
- Autism Workshop in Highett
Workshop 2: Effective behavioural management strategies
The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Southern Region will present this Autism Workshop on the 11th of November. Following the workshop in September, this follow up session will cover effective behavioural management strategies and social skills.Read more...
- New Chefs in the Kitchen!
"Let's Cook" program teaches cooking skills to HACC clients in a stimulating social environment
"Let's Cook" is a fun and interactive group cooking program for Casey's Home and Community Care clients.Read more...
- Learn About MS
Accurate information about Multiple Sclerosis
A program that provides accurate information about multiple sclerosis, including a medical overview of MS, a research update, how to get advice of managing the symptoms, how to stay fit and active and what MS Australia can offer.Read more...
Saturday 25th October, 2008, 10am – 4pm
At The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn
- “Go Away, Mr. Worrythoughts!” – A mother’s story
Hear an inspiring story by Nicky Johnston, who recently published a book 'Go Away, Mr. Worrythoughts!', based on her son's recovery from anxiety. Also, psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack will give an overview of how to identify depression in children and adolescents. Tuesday, 21st October 2008, Hampton.Read more...
- Mastering Anxiety: Learning how to let it go!
Learn strategies to reduce your anxiety and stress in this one-day workshop.Read more...
When: Saturday 18 October 2008, 9.30am to 4pm.
Where: Balwyn Community Centre, 412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.
