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CARERS WEEK 2012Sunday 14 - Saturday 20 October

Activities during

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CENTRAL COAST

Tai Roto Maori Culture Association All carers "All Together" morning tea including choir and sharing

10am Saturday 20 October Rose Road, Wyong Maryann 43903414

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Grandparent carers "All Together" morning tea including choir and sharing

Saturday 20 October Rose Road, Wyong Maryann 43903414

Candles Cancer Support Group Inc Carers of cancer patients Celebrate carers barbeque picnic Wednesday 17 October Jenny Dixon Reserve (Lions Park), Bungary Road, Norah Head

Lyn 43935017 or [email protected]

Cancer Council Carers of cancer patients Carer Celebration Afternoon Tea Saturday 13 October Gatorade Park Mingara, Tumbi Umbi Sandra 43363500 or [email protected]

Green Point Community Centre Inc All carers Pamper Day for Carers Friday 12 October 96 Koolang Rd, Green Point

Ongoing Complex Care Carer Support (South) Central Coast L.H.D

All carers Carers Recognition Day (BBQ Luncheon) Tuesday 16 October 21 Beane St, Gosford Leanne 43448556

Ongoing Complex Care Carer Support (North) Central Coast L.H.D

All carers Carers Recognition Day (BBQ Luncheon) Thursday 18 October Watanobbi Community Centre, 1Harrington Close, Watanobbi

Leanne 43448556

CENTRAL WEST

Parent Education & Support Network Carers of children with a disability/special need

High tea Friday 26 October Young & District Community Hub Elly 63826328

Murrumbidgee Local Health District Young Mental Health Carer Support Group

Carers of people with a mental illness

Pampering day Tuesday 16 October Young Beauty Salons Kerry 63828740 or [email protected]

Tumut Mental Health Carer Support Group


Pampering day Wednesday 24 October Tumut-Jean Louise Essential Beauty + Local Hair Salon

Kerry 63828740 or [email protected]

Bathurst Seymour Centre All carers Information Session with Dr John Troller followed by a lunch outing

Tuesday 16 October Information session: HACC meeting rm 55 Seymour Street at 10:30, Lunch: Beekeepers Inn, 12:00pm

Terisa 63321449

Young Meals on Wheels Organisation Inc

All carers Trip to Harden/Murrumburrah Wednesday 17 October Aurville Rd, Harden Nancy 63822520

Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre Inc

All carers Carers expo Friday 19 October 1 Padley St, Lithgow Heath 63545910

Western NSW Local Health Network All carers "Tullamore Carers Bingo Bonanza" Wednesday 17 October Tullamore Seniors Day Centre, 1 Hinkler St, Tullamore

Kelly 68925003

Dementia Carers Support Group (Carewest)

All carers Morning tea Wednesday 17 October How Bazaar & Café Patricia 63912450

Playgroup NSW Inc Parents & carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Bravo Brunch" (40 years of Playgroup) Friday 19 October Odeep 2 Yarrawong Place, Orange Sharlene 63614093

Organisation/Group Open to type of carers Event When Where Contact

The Carers Week Grants Program is funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services to celebrate Carers Week by providing grants to carer support groups and organisations across NSW to organise an event. Most of the events listed have been funded through this Program.

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For more information about any of the events listed please use the telephone numbers provided. Carers Week activities are usually free for carers. In some cases a small charge may apply. Some activities may be limited to carer clients only.


CUMBERLAND/PROSPECT

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

Arabic carers Carers Week celebration lunch Friday 19 October Pronto Rocks Café, Shop 30 Westfield, 328-336 North Rocks Road, North Rocks

Lila 98720312 or [email protected]

Home Support & Community Services, Parramatta City Council

All carers Bus trip & lunch to Nurragingy Reserve To be announced Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside Anne-Elizabeth 98065125, [email protected]

Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre Inc Carers of people with a disability

Carers picnic day Monday 15 October Lambeth Reserve, Picnic Point Dale 9645 3700, [email protected]

Anglicare-Westlink Respite Services Arabic speaking carers Luncheon and gifts Monday 15 October Auburn Family Restaurant- Northumberland Nahid 88050912 or [email protected]

Sydwest Multicultural MSI Carer Support Group

Multicultural carers Barbeque picnic day Friday 19 October Umina Beach Woy Woy Souzan 99253777

Brain Injury Support Group, St Jo-seph's Hospital

Carers of people with a brain injury

Carers brunch in the gardens To be announced Normandy Rd, Auburn Botanical Gardens Angela 97490304

Samarpan Inc South Asian carers with a disability

Picnic lunch Sunday 14 October To be announced Rajni 0432798938

Hills Support Group, Westlink Respite Services-Host Family Program

Carers of children with a disability

Luncheon Monday 15 October Eurolounge Restaurant, Castle Towers- Castle Hill

Deborah 88050903

Ryde Family Support Service Inc Grandparent carers Visit to Sydney Australian Museum and lunch

Wednesday 17 October 6 College Street Michael 93340133 or [email protected]

Blacktown City Council Grandparents Support Group

Grandparent carers Morning Tea in the Village Green Thursday 18 October 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown Amy 0417588334

Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury Support Group


"Art for Heart's Sake" Monday 15 October To be announced Barbara 88050914

Penrith Support Group, Anglicare-Westlink Respite Services


"Art for Heart's Sake" Monday 15 October To be announced Tracey 88050915

The Carer Connection, Our Lady of Consolation

All carers Art Therapy session Wednesday 17 October Otford lookout, the cliff, Otford Lea 98325417

Merrylands Arabic Support Group All carers Carers day celebration Monday 24 September Rosehill Bowling Club Nadia 0414937925

Indonesian Welfare Association Inc Indonesian-speaking carers

Supporting Carers of ageing parents/partners

Monday/Tuesday 15/16 October 7pm-8pm

Indonesian Language Program 'Duta Nusantara' on radio 2000 FM98.5 - Burwood

Juliani 0412262819

Transcultural Mental Health Centre All carers Lunch cruise Friday 19 October Ferry from Circular Quay Lilian 0433194106

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

Chinese parents of chil-dren with hearing and/or vision loss

Time Out for parents Friday 19 October Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Campus at North Rocks, Lunch at Toptaste

Celine 98720852

Peckys Limited All carers Carers pampering session & BBQ To be announced Mount Druitt Tafe then Alroy Tavern Lynelle 0414229867

St Joseph's Hospital All carers Carers Day Out Wednesday 17 October Auburn Botanical Gardens Narelle 97490388

Hills Autism Support Network Mum's of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Mum's lunch Thursday 18 October Winston Hotel, Caroline Chisolm Drive, Winston Hills

Elena 0417447992





Transcultural Mental Health Centre Farsi carers Farsi carer Luncheon Monday 15 October Auburn RSL Club, no. 33 Northumberland Road

Behnaz 0417175155

Multiple Sclerosis Limited Carers of people disabled from the symptoms of MS

MS carers BBQ Saturday 20 October To be announced Angela 94688328

Playgroup NSW Inc Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Pamper day for carers Wednesday 17 October St Josephs Family Services, Walters Street Cate 0422291307

Arabic Carer Support Group Bankstown Arabic carers Lunch Friday 19 October To be announced Arige 0418999033

My Time (For parents of children living with cancer)

Parents of children with cancer

Carers time out pamper session Thursday 18 October Kingsgrove Bexley North Community Centre, 54 Shaw Street, Bexley

Tracey 0418625627

Family & Carer Support Programme All carers Kirsten Mitchell Memorial Camp (C.O.P.M.I Camp)

Wednesday-Friday 3-5 October

Jindabyne Sport & Rec Centre Claire Mitchell 0428434407

Grandparents My Time Group (Playgroup NSW)

Older carers "Time For U" catered afternoon tea Tuesday 16 October Garden Mania, Boambee Fleur 0414628503

Play Connect (Playgroup NSW) Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Big Day Out" Thursday 18 October Pet Porpoise Pool Fleur 0414628503

Playgroup NSW Inc All carers "Queanbeyan MyTime and Playconnect celebrates carers week"

Friday 19 October 2012 Letchworth Neighbourhood Centre, 28 Miller Street

Angela 0438 661 604

Transcultural Mental Health Afghani carers Excursion & Eid Celebration (Islamic Day) To be announced 36 Cousper St, Granville Nabila 0427842469

Playgroup NSW Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Relax & Reboot," buffet lunch and craft stations

Friday 19 October St Mathews Anglican Church Leith St, Ashbury

Rachel1800171882

FAR NORTH COAST

Aspect FNC Centre for Autism Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carers wellbeing activities To be announced Summerland Early Intervention Cath 66283660

Ballina Early Intervention Carers of children with a disability

Pampering day Tuesday 16 October To be announced Sue 66866267 or [email protected]

Mental Health Family & Carers Sup-port Group


Carers luncheon Tuesday 16 October Just Grounds Café & Espresso Bar, 86 Magellan St, Lismore

Ann 0421302495

Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW, Ballina Mental Health Carer Support Group


Carers luncheon Sunday 14 October Turning Point Café, House With No Steps, 253 Wardell Rd, Alstonville

Leigh 66868918

Pottsville Carer Support Group Carers of people with diabetes

Dinner and social support evening Tuesday 16 October D'Agostino's Restaurant, Coast Road, Pottsville

Ruth 66760411

Tweed Parkinson's Support Group, Parkinson's NSW

Carers of people with Parkinson's Disease

Carers luncheon Wednesday 17 October To be announced Helen 66762549

The Caring Circle Senior carers "Armchair travel and lunch" Tuesday 16 October Senior Centre, Bloore Street, Kyogle Julie 66321853

Side by Side Asperger Family Support Group

Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Parent to Parent" Wednesday 17 October Pottsville Beach Neighborhood Centre, 12A Elizabeth St, Pottsville Beach

Debra 66760483

On Track Community Programs All carers Barbeque To be announced Lake Ainsworth Recreation Centre Julia 07 55248976





Northcott Disability Services Community Participation Program

Carers of people with a disability

Luncheon at Harvest Café Thursday 18 October 18-20 Pacific Highway, Newrybar Vicki 0418288740

Northern Rivers Parkinsons Support Group

All carers Morning Tea & Guest Speaker for carers Friday 19 October Crowley Retirement Village, 154 Cherry St, Ballina, NSW

Graham 0266864243

Yamba Parkinsons Support Group All carers River cruise with lunch 11am Friday 19 October Ferry from Yamba to Iluka Heather 0266461369

Southern Cross Community Care All carers Dreams for a day 9:30am-3:30pm Friday 12 October

Ripples on the Creek, 601-602 Grady's Creek Road, Kyogle

Rosie 02 66625844

Summerland Early Intervention Programme

All carers Picnic and pamper morning tea Tuesday 16 October Summerland Early Intervention Pro-gramme, Rifle Range Road, East Lismore

Narelle 02 6621 6421

Clarence Valley Kindred Carers Support All carers Pampering morning Tuesday 16 October 11 Wicken Close, Waterview Heights Joanne 0266449284

Lifebridge East Inc Carers of people with dementia

Celebration lunch Thursday 18 October Seventh Day Adventist Hall, Philip Street, Chinderam

Pam 0266742267


Carers wellbeing activities To be announced 23 Commercial Road, Alstonville Cath 66283660


Carers wellbeing activities To be announced Ballina Early Intervention Centre, John Sharpe Street, Ballina

Cath 66283660

Mental Health Carers Support Group All carers Lunch and movies Monday 15 October Yamba Cinema, Coldstream Street Catherine 0266461565

Northcott Disability Services Carers in Family Support Program

Carers morning tea Tuesday 16 October Venue in Ballina tbc Bill 66206600

Northcott Disability Services Mums of children with disability aged 0-8

"Mamabake" Friday 19 October Dunes, Ballina Rachel 66206600

Summerland Early Intervention Programme

Carers of children with developmental delays

Picnic & pamper morning tea Thursday 25 October Peace Park, Nimbin Karen 0429182463

Dementia Specific All carers Lunch out Friday 19 October Clarks Beach Restaurant, Lawson Street, Byron Bay

Barbara 0266851619

Byron Shire Council & Byron Respite Care

All carers Morning tea interactive session Friday 19 October Brunswick Heads, Community Centre, South Beach Rd, Brunswick Heads

Karen 0266267224

HUNTER

Hunter Connect ASD Carers Support Carers of older people Carers week celebration dinner Tuesday 16 October Bull n Bush Hotel, Ferodale Rd, Medowie Sam 49828105, [email protected]

Maitland Neighbourhood Centre Inc All carers Carers luncheon To be announced P'Chinos East Maitland Naomi 49320950

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink (Hunter)

All carers Spring fling carers daytime ball Wednesday 24 October Newcastle Town Hall, King Street, Newcastle

Daryn Steer 49246090

Newcastle Temporary Care Ltd Carers of children with high support needs

Luncheon Tuesday 16 October Hypo Espresso, 468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay

Toni 49575008

Southlakes Carers Inc All carers Carers romantic dinner date Wednesday 17 October Morisset Multipurpose Centre Margaret 49733855

Awabakal Aboriginal Co-op Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Overnight camp To be announced Myuna Bay Recreation Centre Angie 49622822





Rivergum Grandparents Group Grandparents raising grandchildren

Lunch at the Lakeside Village Tavern Friday 19 October 74 Benjamin Lee Drive, Raymond Terrace Claire 49831880

Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group Inc All carers Morning tea Wednesday/Thursday 17/18 October

The Cottage, 40 Tyrell Street, Gloucester Kate 0265582454

EDuCARE Carer Support Service EDuCARE carers/clients "Carer Connections Movie Day" Thursday 18 October Event Cinemas, 1 Stockland Drive, Glendale Elizabeth 0249214895

Families Supporting Families Parents/families of children with a disability

Carers dinner Saturday 20 October Local Function Centre to be announced Fion 432116419

Hunter River Community School All carers "Giving Back Time" To be announced Hunter River Hotel, Melbourne Street, East Maitland

Dave 49335844

Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW

Carers of people with motor neurone disease

Morning tea Thursday 18 October Spinakers Restaurant, Quality Resort Motel, 20 Park Street, Port Macquarie

Eileen 0418463057

Defence Special Needs Support Group

All carers Carers dinner Saturday 20 October Restaurant to be announced Carolyn 0427008084

Tomaree Accommodation Services Inc All carers Tas carers picnic day Tuesday 16 October Little Beach, Nelson Bay Pamela 0408653417

Novacare All carers "Carers Week Celebration 2012" To be announced Novacare Seniors Club, 26-30 Caldwell Street, Mereweather

Lisa 1300363654

FirstChance All carers Morning tea Wednesday 17 October Special Education centre, University of Newcastle

Alex 49216291

Mission Australia All carers "Carers Week Ball" Wednesday 24 October Newcastle City Hall, King Street, Newcastle Helen 0240334917

Intergrated Living Australia All carers Pamper day/lucheon & information session

Tuesday 16 October Kent/Hughes House 141 Faulkner St Armidale

Indra 0437900237

Motor Neurone Disease Support Group Muswellbrook (MND Ass. NSW)

Carers of people with Motor Neurone Disease

Pamper Session Wednesday 10 October Pegasus Day Centre, Muswellbrook Hospital Centre, Beach Street, Muswellbrook

Kim 49855022

ILLAWARRA

South Coast Portuguese Association Ltd. Portuguese carers Day outing and lunch Tuesday 16 October Murphys Avenue, Keiraville NSW 2500 Angela 42743664 or [email protected]

St Paul's Catholic Church All carers "Morning Tea of Support" Sunday 14 October St Paul's Catholic Church, 251 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park

Rev.Fr. Catterall 42562038

Community Technology Centre Ulladulla All carers "Carers Keep in Touch" Thursday 18 October 3A/82 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla Sue 44551292

The Indochinese Respite Care Service Indochinese carers Luncheon Wednesday 10 October Fairy Community Hall Quan 0242854248

Bundanon Trust Outreach Program All carers Creative visual arts workshop and lunch Wednesday 17 October 170 Riversdale Rd, West Cambewarra Mary 44222115

Aftercare Family and Carer Education and Support (FACES)

All carers Morning tea including pampering and speaker

Tuesday 16 October To be announced Kerry 44221547 or [email protected]

Illawarra In Home Support All carers Carers pampering session & BBQ To be announced To be announced Myriam 42430475

Nowra Stroke and Carer's Group Carers of people who have had a stroke

Chinese banquet Wednesday 17 October Nowra Bowling Club Teresa 44221353

The Salvation Army First Floor Program Families affected by addiction and/or mental health issues

"Carefree carers" Tuesday 16 October Darling Harbour Pier 26; Circular Quay No. 6 Jetty

Marilyn 0411143586





Albion Park HACC Centre All carers Carers week lunch Tuesday 16 October Warilla Bowling Club, Jason Av, Barrack Heights

Sandra 0242579036

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra

All carers Carers reunion Wednesday 31 October Master Builders Club, Church Street, Wollongong

Elizabeth 0242764364

Macedonian Association of NSW Inc All carers Outing to Animal Park Nowra Wednesday 10 October Animal Park Nowra, Shoalhaven Rada 42752266

North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre All carers Carers BBQ Networking & Relaxation Day

Wednesday 17 October Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs Sharon 42378422 [email protected]

CatholicCare All carers Art therapy group for carers To be announced 25-27 Auburn Street, Wollongong Cassandra 42549330

CatholicCare CALD carers CALD carers lunch To be announced 25-27 Auburn Street, Wollongong Doreen 42549339

Community Options Illawarra All carers One day retreat To be announced Nan Tien Temple Retreat for Carers Dianne 024224668

Illawarra Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre

All carers Carer wellbeing Thursday 18 October Meadow Cottage Respite, 29 McGrath St, Fairy Meadow

Carla 42955532

MY Time Illawarra Children Services Carers of children with a disability/chronic illness

Carers week special morning tea Thursday 18 October TAFE North Wollongong Campus Kylie 0242271079

Illawarra Brain Injury Service All carers Carers lunch Wednesday 17 October Huskisson Pub, Owen Street, Huskisson Jennifer 44233724

Illawarra Multicultural Services Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Rest, Relax, Revitalise" Tuesday 16 October To be announced Sue 42296855

Illawarra Women’s Health centre All carers "Carers Connect" - social networking support for carers

Wednesday 17 October Illawarra Women’s Health Centre Carol 42556800

Illawarra Brain Injury Service (IBIS) Young carers Day of education and fun Between 1-5 October (School Holidays)

To be announced Gina/Jacqui 0242238470

Illawarra Brain Injury Service (IBIS) All carers Walk & lunch Wednesday 17 October Illawarra Fly tree Top Walk, 182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill

Rebekah 0242238470

Italian Social Welfare Organisation of Wollongong

Italian carers "Walking in the steps of carers" Wednesday 10 October 21 Stewart Street, Wollongong Ty 42288222

Headyway Illawarra Inc All carers Relaxation morning and lunch Wednesday 17 October Nantien Temple - Unanderra Robyn 0409446657

Respite Service Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc

All carers Carers dinner and mental health awareness evening

Wednesday 10 October Function Room, Illawarra Multicultural Service, 17 Auburn Street, Wollongong

Lynne 0242850019

INNER WEST

FRANS Carers Club All carers Pampering day Friday 19 October (To be confirmed)

Kelly 97975318 or [email protected]

Inner West Disability Forum Carers of people with a disability

"Carers Harbour Cruisin'" cruise of Sydney Harbour

Saturday 20 October Assembly at Birkenhead Point Wharf, prior bookings essential

Myra 99119858

Ethnic Childcare Family & Community Services (ECCFCSC)

Carers of people with a disability

Harbour cruise To be announced To be announced Nelly 95691288 or [email protected]

Polish Carers Support Group, Polish Australian Welfare Association

Polish carers Carers outing to the movies Saturday 20 October To be announced Irmine 97160036





Pathways Early Childhood Intervention Inc

All carers Carers gourmet morning tea Saturday 13 October Yabsley Avenue Jarvie Park, Marrickville Elif 95728840

Korean Carers Caring for People with Mental Illness

Korean carers caring for people with a mental illness

Pampering day Thursday 18 October To be announced Keun-Sook 0407856522

Autism and Aspergers Support Group Inner West

Carers of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dinner Saturday 20 October Restaurant to be announced Marcelle 0417499242

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Chinese Carers Day Trip with Lunch Monday 15 October Bankstown RSL Club/or City tbc Irene 0404790433

Riverwood Community Centre All carers Opening of dementia café, "Café on the Lake"

Wednesday 3 October 151 Belmore Road North, Riverwood Robyn 95330128

Canterbury Multicultural Aged & Disability Support Service

All carers "Keep Well to Keep Caring" Tuesday 16 October Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr the Boulevarde & Croydon Street, Lakemba

Rosy 97186199

Social Work Department Concord Hospital

All carers "DVD Launch" Wednesday 17 October Conference Room 2, Concord Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord

Anglicare Older carers Relaxation session Tuesday 20 November St Columba's Hall, Leichhardt Marian 97981400

Polish - Australian Welfare Association Polish carers "Caring for You" Monday 15 October 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield Irmine 0297160036

Dementia Advisory Service, Sydney Local Health District

All carers Magical Music (Music therapy work-shop)

Thursday 18 October Croydon Health Centre Anne 0297781258

Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association All carers Chill out excursion for carers Friday 19 October Bobbing Head Road, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Bobbin Head

Donata 95594013

Inner Western Circle Inc All carers Traditional lunch with State Member Friday 19 October To be announced Dolores 0296423320

Home Care Services Italian carers Outing to Wollongong To be announced Bulli Pandrama Restaurant Rita 87453010

Anglo Indian and Indian Carers Indian carers Traditional lunch with State Member Friday 19 October To be announced Dolores 0410056685

St Anthony's Family Care All carers "Care for me" relaxation class and morning tea

Saturday 13 October 9 Alexandra Ave, Croydon Vanessa 0297475782

Gospel Fellowship of Families Chinese carers Day trip with lunch Friday 19 October Darling Harbour Irene 0404790433

Dementia Support Services Sydney Local Health District

All carers Luncheon Thursday 18 October 109 Smith Street, Summer Hill Maria 97675236

MID NORTH COAST

Taree Mental Health Family & Friends Support Group

Carers of people with mental illness

Information session and morning tea Thursday 18 October To be announced Catherine 65514333

Taree LungNet Support Group- The Australian Lung Federation

All carers Carers Lunch Thursday 18 October Harrigans Irish Motel Denise 65151800

Taree Mental Health Family & Friends Support Group

Carers of people with mental illness

Information session and morning tea at the Bamboo Nursery

Wednesday 17 October Mourland -51 Long Point Road Catherine 65514333

Northern Haven Baptist Church Carers Support Group

All carers Carers Week Special Outing Friday 19 October Cedar Creek Retreat, Blackbutt Rd, Herons Creek

Diana 65596902





Playgroup NSW Inc Carers of young children with a disability

MyTime Morning Tea Monday 15 October Park Beach Surf Club, Coffs Harbour Cathy 66519787

Northcott Disability Services All carers Collaborative Celebration for Carers Tuesday 16 October Norm Jordan Pavilion Glenn 66512366

Alzheimer's Australia NSW Carers of people living with dementia

Outing to Sea Acres National Park Rainforest and Café

Thursday 18 October Sea Acres National Park & Café, Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie

Kaylene 65847444

Alzheimer's Australia NSW All carers Carers at the Glasshouse Tuesday 16 October Glasshouse, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Kaylene 65847444

Alzheimer's Australia NSW Carers of people with dementia

Outing to Trial Bay Wednesday 17 October Trial Bay Recreational Centre & Kiosk, South West Rocks

Gary 65847444

Alzheimer's Australia NSW Carers of people with dementia

Outing to Sea Acres Wednesday 17 October Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Linda 65847444

Alzheimer's Australia NSW All carers Outing to Sea Acres Monday 15 October Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Linda 65847444

Manning Valley Action Group for Disabilities

Ageing parents & carers of children with a disability

River cruise To be announced Manning River (Pick up from sailing club) Lyn 65537354

Mission Australia All carers Carers Day Out At the Glasshouse Tuesday 16 October Port Macquarie Glasshouse Maryame 65866608

Coffs Harbour Mental Health Carers Support Group

All carers Picnic & visit to a farm To be announced North Farm 165 Hydes Creek Road, Bellinger

Yvonne 66528633

Manning Support Services All carers "Barefoot Bowls Day" Wednesday 3 October Taree West Bowling Club Sue 65511800

Play Connect (Playgroup NSW) Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Barefoot Bowls Day" Wednesday 3 October Taree West Bowling Club, 116 Edinburgh Dr, Taree

Jane 65511800

Newidafe Inc Carers of children with a disability

Thank you luncheon Thursday 18 October Thai Touch Tide Restaurant Pauline 65835545

Alzheimers Australia All carers "Bowling for Brain health & lunch" Tuesday 16 October Blacklead Bowling Club, Main Street, Diamond Beach & Tea Gardens Bowling Club, Yalinbah St

Ellen 0407049178

NEPEAN

Arabic Carer Support Group- Mt Druitt Arabic carers Harbour Cruise Lunch Thursday 18 October Sydney Harbour Gisele 0410624416

Caring for Carers in the Blue Mountains, Mid Mountains Neighbour Centre

All carers Carers Day Out- Cinema and Morning Tea

Tuesday 16 October Glenbrook Cinema Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook

Paul 47592592

Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Church Carer Support Group

All carers Barbeque lunch Monday 15 October Merrylands Park Yvonne 0405180533

Arabic Support Group St Bishoy Arabic carers Luncheon Monday 15 October Merrylands RSL Family Restaurant Yvonne 96770690

Anglicare Diocese of Sydney CALD carers Luncheon outing at Parramatta Lake Friday 19 October 28 Bourke St, North Parramatta Khalil 0288050937

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Turkish carers Sydney Harbour Cruise and lunch To be announced To be announced Nurcan 0422203955

Nepean Wives of Vietnam Veterans Womens' Support Group

Vietnam Veteran carers Respite Day at the Movies Thursday 18 October To be announced Maureen 0418253199

Penrith/Blue Mountains Carer Support Group

All carers Morning Tea Thursday 18 October Respite Program, 7 Urbane Street, Leonay Vickie 47358541





Lower Mountain Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Members of the Carers Club

Movie & Coffee Club To be announced Glenbrook Cinema Robyn 47391164

Chesalon Services Western Sydney (Anglicare)

Carers of people with dementia

Carers Get-Together Tuesday 16 October St Mathews Anglican Church Hall, Moses Street, Windsor

Christine 45603700

Nepean Area Disability Organisation All carers Carers Day Out 17 or 18 October tba 28 Gidley Street, St Mary's Brigitte 0298620421

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Cooperative

Carers of people with dementia

"Finding Your Inner Voice" Wednesday 17 October Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Tina 47513033

NADO Carer Support Group (Disability) All carers Luncheon Thursday 18 October 28 Gidley St, St Marys Denise 96239855

Hook'd Up Carers Carers of children with a mental illness &/or learning difficulty

"Pamper U" - Light lunch & Pampering Wednesday 17 October Graceades Cottage, 2 Rose Court, Bidwill Janice 96282045

Path Inc All carers Celebration meal Wednesday 17 October Nepean Rowing Club, Bruel Neale Dr, Penrith Marie 0247210866

St Finbars Catholic Church All carers Pamper Day with light lunch Tuesday 16 October St Finbars Parish Centre, Levy St, Glenbrook Kathleen 47398928

NEW ENGLAND

Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Inc All carers "Caring For Yourself" Wednesday 17 October Boutique Beauty by PIP, 118b Bradley St, Guyra

Swydir HACC Services Inc All carers Carers Luncheon Wednesday 17 October Post Office Hotel, Frame Street, Moree Steph 67521153

Inverell community men's shed Male carers Information session on serivces pro-vided to support men's health

To be announced Inverrel RSM Club Ray 67223013

Barraba Home & Community Care Service

All carers "Sharing the Load-Side by Side" Tuesday 16 October Barraba Motel Adrienne 67821068

McLean Care Foundation All carers Dining Out - Lunch at the Winery To be announced New England Winary Elaine 67215406

Inverell HACC Services Carers of people with dementia

Dementia Carer Support Group Luncheon Monday 15 October Oxford Hotel, Otho Street, Inverell Sandy 67225888

Mental Health Carers - Glen Innes All carers Spa Pamper Day Tuesday 23 October Invigor8 Spa, Glen Innes, NSW Isabelle 67723211

Friends of Nioka New England Area Pallative Care Services Inc

All carers Carers outing To be announced Tamworth cinema and Tamworth Hotel tba Heather 67658537

Armidale Dementia Carers Support Group

All carers Pamper Day/Lucheon & Information Session


Sally 6771146

Armidale Dumaresq Council Carers Support Group

All carers Pamper Day/Lucheon & Information Session


Stephanie 0267703826

NORTHERN SYDNEY

Indonesian Welfare Association Inc All carers "Happy Carer-Happy Caring" Thursday 18 October Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden St, Alexandria

Ana 98075185

Mosman Carers Group All carers Full day bus trip and lunch To be announced To be announced Liz 0419784089

Remote Respite Day Care for Isolated, Aged, Multicultural, Disabled Residents and Carers

All carers Luncheon Saturday 20 October The Retreat at Wiseman's Old Northern Road, Wiseman's Ferry

Lois 45664481





Wisemans Ferry Cancer Support Group

Carers of cancer patients Luncheon Saturday 20 October The Retreat at Wiseman's Old Northern Road Wiseman's Ferry

Lois 45664481

Northcott Disability Services Carers of people with a disability

Art Workshop Friday 19 October 2012 5/20 George Street, Hornsby Edwina 94725202

Hunters Hill Council All carers Carers morning tea Thursday 18 October Deckhouse, End of Clark Rd, Woolwich Dock

Margaret 98799419

Warringah Council All carers Congratulations to Carers - Movie & lunch Wednesday 17 October Local cinema Jenny 99422560

Sydney Adventist Hospital All carers San Dialysis Carers Support Meeting & lunch

Monday 15 October and Thursday 18 October

Sydney Adventist Hospital (room tbc) Bronwyn 94879880

Community Connect Nthn Bchs All carers To be announced To be announced To be announced Robyn 99317750

Centacare Broken Bay All carers "Morning Movies" Wednesday 17 October Event Cinemas, Westfield Shopping Centre, Hornsby

Desley 94882400

Carer Support NSLHD All carers Carers lunch To be announced Willow Park, Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby

Mary 88775141

Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW

Carers of people with Motor Neurone Disease

Carers lunch Tuesday 16 October Melaleuca House Café, Mt Annan Botanical Gardens, Mt Annan Drive

Ann McCutcheon

Willoughby City Council Young Carers "Young Carers Fun Day" Saturday 20 October Luna Park Louise 97777975

Hornsby Shire Council Grandparents & Carers Support Group

Grandparent carers High Tea & pamper session Thursday 18 October Hornsby Heights Community Centre 104A Galston Road, Hornsby

Sue 98476889

ORANA/FAR WEST

Far West Dementia Advisory Service Carers of people with dementia

Carers Week movies and lunch Thursday 18 October Broken Hill Cinema, Oxide St. Sturt Club, Blende St, Broken Hill

Melanie 1300005060

Yarrabin Outreach Inc Mother carers Mother's Morning Tea & pamper day Wednesday 5 October 70 Bogan St, Nyngan Patricia 6832 2266

Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc All carers WAGS Gallery Tour & Lunch Thursday 18 October 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo Dawn 02 68843994

Wellington Multi Service Centre All carers Carers lunch and Vintage Car Drive Thursday 18 October Lee Street Clare 02 6845 3474

Kid & Carers Support Group Kandos/Rylstone All carers Carers luncheon Sunday 21 October Kandos Community Club, 20 Danger St, Kandos Maureen 63794174

Homecare Service of NSW All carers Morning tea & hand massages Wednesday 17 October 18 Mitchell Street, Bourke Marina 0268720005

RIVERINA MURRAY

Intereach Ltd All carers River Cruise Wednesday 17 October Port of Echuca, 52 Murray Esplanage, Echuca

Belinda 03 58906200

COBS Parent Support Group Parent carers Cobs Parent connection day Sunday 14 or Tuesday 16 October

Café in Albury (to be announced) Helen 02 60432070

Griffith Breast Cancer Support Group Inc

Carers of people with Breast Cancer

Barbeque for patients and carers To be announced To be announced Janice 69623301

Northcott Disability Services Carers of people with a disability

Mystery bus tour & lunch Wednesday 31 October To be announced Jasmine 69211996

Kalianna Enterprises Inc All carers Morning Tea/BBQ & information session Tuesday 16 October 747 Sackville St, Albury Oscar 60214832





Griffith Aged Support Group Service All carers Lavender Farm & morning tea Tuesday 16 October McMahon Rd, Beelbangera Monica 69624515 or [email protected]

Griffith Carer Support Group All carers "Griffith Carers' Pampering Event & Devonshire Tea"

Tuesday 16 October Lavendar Farm, Myall Park Road, Beelbangera

Merylise 69602835

Carer Assist All carers Bus Trip to Lavender Farm Tuesday 16 October Meet at Aeroplane Carpark sonia 69623099

Wagga & Temora Community Mental Health Service

Young carers Young Carers Camp Weekend in October tbc Wymer Resort at Hume Weir Kath 0427266867

Carer Assist Young carers Young Carers Camp Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October

Wymah Valley Holiday Park, Albury Leonie 69259399

Richmondpra Young carers Young Carers Camp Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October

Wymah Valley Holiday Park, Albury Joanne 69215269

Catholic Community Services Young carers Young Carers Camp Saturday-Sunday 6-7 October

Wymah Valley Holiday Park, Albury Jenny 0269324600

Junee Community Centre All carers Junee 2012 Carers Week celebration Tuesday 16 or Thursday 18 October

Junee Community Centre, 16 Belmore Street, Junee

Amy 02 69242666

Kurrajong Early Childhood Intervention Service

All carers "Girls' Night Out" Thursday 18 October Kooringal Hotel, Fay Avenue, Wagga Wagga

Erica 69262466

Wagga Autism Support Group Inc Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Morning tea Monday 15 October Quinty Bakehouse, Morgan Street, Uranquinty

Deb Bewick 69229744

Ningana Enterprises Inc All carers Morning tea Thursday 18 October Ningana Head Office, Ikooyoo St, Griffith Chris 69623162

Special Persons and Carers Group Temora

All carers Luncheon Assisting Carers Thursday 18 October Pinnacle House, 111 Grey Street, Temora Pat 69772278

Intereach All carers Gundagai Carers Week (Bus trip to Junee & Lunch)

To be announced Licorice Factory Gundagai Jo 02 60517800

Temora HACC Centre All carers "Care for Carers Day" Tuesday 16 October Temora Day Care House, 111 Grey St, Temora Donna Ray 69771326

Forrest Community Services All carers Health Therapy & afternoon tea Friday 26 October Salts of the earth, 1 Karoon Drive, Glenfield, Wagga

Peter 69323009

SOUTH EAST SYDNEY

Pole Depot Community Centre All carers Carers morning tea Thursday 18 October Penshurst RSL Club Amal 95800688 or [email protected]

Sylvanvale SAC Day Program All carers Morning Tea and Boccia Game Monday 15 October SAC-874-876 Rawson Ave, Sutherland Marti 95425891 or [email protected]

Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre All carers Pamper Day for Carers Wednesday 10 October Taper's Hairdressers, Shop 4 Victory House, 8 Croft Ave, Hurstville

Brenda 93306091

Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project

Older CALD carers Healthy Living workshop for older CALD Carers

To be announced Sydney Multicultural Access Project's Suite 3, 1-3 Elizabeth Ave, Mascott

Ellen 93990972

NSW Health Family and Carer Programme Mental Health


Family & carer event To be announced St George Leagues Club, Princes Highway, Kogarah

Toni Garretty 0421054741





Garrawarra Centre All carers Carers Week concert & morning tea Wednesday 17 October Garrawarra Centre - Function Centre, Princes Highway, Waterfall

Shannon 0285454768

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Chinese carers Carers Week celebration To be announced Cass Park or Darling Harbour (to be announced) Irene 0404790433

Parent to Parent Association Inc All carers High Tea Wednesday 17 October Camellia Gardens Teahouse, Cnr Kareena Road & President Avenue, Caringbah

Helen 95228016

St. Vincent's Hospitals All carers "Carer Appreciation Day" Thursday 18 October St Vincent's Hospital, 390 Victoria Street Melveta 028382111

Macedonian Carers Connection Project

Macedonian carers Morning Tea Wednesday 17 October Royal Botanic Garden Zorica 95975455

Dementia Carers Group Carers of people with memory loss

High Tea Monday 15 October Victoria Room Tea Salon, Level 4, Shop 4042, Westfield, Cnr Pitt St & Market St

Sarah 93023600

Holdsworth Community Centre Carers of people with an intellectual disability

Buffet Brekkie at the Hilton Thursday 18 October The Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney

Sarah 93023600

Holdsworth Community Centre Carers of people with an intellectual disability

"Carers Plus Italian Feast" Tuesday 16 October Bondi Pizza, Shop 6009, Level 6, Westfield, Bondi Junction

Sarah 93023600

Catholic Care Carers of people with dementia

Dementia Carers Lunch Tuesday 9 October Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre

Dragana 85360855

Sydney Multicultural Community Services

All carers High Tea for carers Friday 19 October 3 General Bridges Crescent, Daceyville Nitesh 0420544765

Australian Macedonian Centre for Welfare Services of Sydney Inc

All carers Mental Health expo Wednesday 17 October Hurstville Westfield Shopping Centre Dushan 0425231335

Anglicare Bondi All carers Pamper Day for Carers Monday 15 October 60 Wairoa Ave, Bondi Jacinta 83623700

Randwick Coffee Club Carer Support All carers Picnic Centennial Park Carer Health Awareness

To be announced Centennial Park Andrew 0419220283

Calvary Health Care Sydney All carers Afternoon Tea & Information Session Thursday October 18 Mary Potter House - Calvary Health Care, 91-111 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah

Vicki 95533584

War Memorial Hospital All carers Morning Tea & Guest Speaker for carers Wednesday 17 October Education Centre War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley

Julie Manger 93690262

Jewish Care Mothers of young children with a disabiltiy

Pamper day To be announced Beauty Salon (To be announced) Tara 83058022

St George Migrant Resource Centre Arabic Speaking carers Mindfulness and stress management workshop

Thursday 11 October St George Migrant Resource Centre, 552 Princes Highway, Rockdale

Penny 92804755

Indonesian Carers Support Group Indonesian carers Indonesian carers support group celebration

Thursday 18 October 2012 73 Garden Street, Alexandria Natasha 93194073

Lifestart Eastern Sydney All carers "Carer Time" morning tea Wednesday 17 October Lifestart Eastern Sydney Premises (tbc 139 Garden St, Maroubra or Mitchell St, Chifley)

Jennifer 93444081

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Carers Network

All carers "Culturally Diverse Carers Expo" Wednesday 10 October Westfield Hurstville (Stage Area) Janice 99479854





SOUTH WEST SYDNEY

Recreation Sports and Aquatics Club Carers of people with a disability

Afternoon tea Friday 19 October Bankstown Sports, 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown

Jenny 97905001 or [email protected]

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Palliative Care Volunteer Serivces

Carers of people receiving palliative care & or who have a chronic/life threatening illness

"Relax and Rejeuvanate" To be announced Camden Palliative Care Independent Unit, Camden Hospital & local community club within the South West District

Arlene 0457526847 or [email protected]

Macarthur Autism Spectrum Family Support Group

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carers Week celebration luncheon Thursday 18 October Campbelltown RSL Patrick 46218400 or [email protected]

Cambodian Australian Welfare Council of NSW Inc

Cambodian carers Cambodian Elderly Carers luncheon Friday 19 October 37 Carinya Road, Picnic Point Virack 87862581

Braeside Hospital All carers Carer Support and Information Day To be announced To be announced Jenny 96168660 or [email protected]

Northcott Disability Services Carers of children with a disability

Barbeque luncheon for carers To be announced Suite 18, 633 Hume Highway Kim 87782307

Allevia Arablink Program Arabic carers Luncheon Monday 15 October RSL Club, 11 Northumberland Rd, Auburn Neamut 97080277

The Vietnamese Parents with Disabled Children in NSW Support Group

Vietnamese carers Visit to Kiama & Fitzroy Falls Sunday 7 October Meeting location to be announced Duyen 9823 6041

Allevia, Vietlink Vietnamese carers Sydney Harbour Cruise and lunch Saturday 20 October Depart from Olympic Park Wharf-Cruise by Public

Liverpool Brain Injury Unit Chinese carers of people with a brain injury

Yum Cha (Morning Tea) Saturday 20 October Great Century Restaurant, 23 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown

Lyly 98285495 or 0409153357

Betty Sussman Centre All carers Meditation & relaxation session Wednesday 17 October Board Room -145 Rex Rd, George Hall Marisa 87170184

The Haven Project-Macarthur Dis-ability Services

All carers Working Carers' Safari Wednesday 10 October Wests Leagues Club, 10 Old Leumeah Rd, Leumeah

Silvia 46218400 or 0419191905

Headyway ADP Carers of people with a brain injury

Chillaxing for carers - lunch and in-house massages

To be announced 6 Percy St, Bankstown Fiona 97900046

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Spanish carers for people who suffer from mental illness

Back to the Seventies Monday 15 October Bonnyrigg Community Service, 26 Bonnyrigg Av, Bonnyrigg

Blanca 96814956

Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital All carers Carers luncheon Wednesday 17 October Restaurant in Bankstown (to be announced) Jessica 97227080

Wollondilly Shire Council Young carers Young Carers Jamberoo trip Saturday 20 October 12-15 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo Gay 46771150

Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative Ltd CALD carers High tea Tuesday 16 October Café Kulcha, 171-179 Queen Street, Campbelltown

Judith 46286068

Camden Community Connections All carers Carers Week pamper morning Tuesday 16 October Narella Library, Iron Bark Room, Cnr Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan

Carmelina 0246471283

Macarthur District Temporary Family Care

Fathers of children with a disability

Carers Week recognition evening Wednesday 10 October Ingleburn RSL Bistro Christina 46485041

Assyrian Australian Association Assyrian carers A Day Out in the city Thursday 18 October Botanic Gardens & Sydney Opera House Susan 0401044603






Vietnamese Autism Carer Support Group

Carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Workshop-Information & pamper day Thursday 25 October To be announced Hanh 0413142024

Transcultural Mental Health Centre All carers Pamper Day for carers Friday 26 October Fairfield Community Health Centre 56-65 Mitchell Street, Fairfield

Tam 0466827818

Carrington Centennial Care Ltd All carers (Respite Programme)

Luncheon Tuesday 16 October Picton Bowling Club, Corner Argyle & Cliffe Street, Picton

Brenda 0246590368

Hong Fuk Chinese Carers Support Group

Chinese carers Chung Yzung festival Tuesday 16 October 40 Cumberland Street, Cabramatta Louise 02 97282947

Bilingual Carers Support Group for Assyrian

Assyrian carers Day Trip with lunch Thursday 4 October To be announced Carolin 0433263304

Transcultural Mental Health Centre Spanish carers for people with a mental illness

"Back to the Seventies" Monday 15 October Bonnyrigg Community Service, 26 Bonnyrigg Av, Bonnyrigg

Blanca 96814956

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Bombala Council All carers "Coastal Capers" To be announced Pambula & Merimbula Lana 0264584620

Carer Assist All carers Carers luncheon Saturday 20 October Alpine Hotel Restaurant, 170 Sharp Street, Cooma

Cherie 0422406616

Alzheimers Australia NSW Bega Office Dementia carers High tea Tuesday 23 October Thornleigh Newton Nola 64926158

Snowy River Home Living Support Service

All carers Carnivale for carers Tuesday 16 October The Hub Youth Centre, Vale Street, Cooma Libby 0264511059

Moruya Support Group for Carers of People with a mental illness

All carers Sausage sizzle Saturday 13 October Russ Martin Park, Moruya Robyn 0244717047

Alzheimers Australia NSW Multicultural carers "Caring Globally" lunch Tuesday 16 October The Hub Youth Centre, Vale Street, Cooma Verity 64523961

Carer Assist All carers "Celebrate, Connect, Grow" - Mental Health Expo

Wednesday 10 October To be announced Kathy 0248216814

SYDNEY

The Shepherd Centre All carers High morning tea Tuesday 16 October 391-401 Abercrombie Street, Darlington Berthe 93417885 or berthe.youakim@ shepherdcentre.org.au

CanRevive Inc All carers Morning tea/Outing to Botanic Gardens/Recognition ceremony

To be announced Sydney & Hurstville Offices & Botanic Gardens

Agnes 0292127789




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