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When visiting the Carers SA Western Metro Office please

check signs for parking and/or time restrictions

as fines may apply

What's on...

February 2018

Walk & Talk Session - 8th

Carer Advisory Group - 20th

Morning Tea for carers of a child 16yo & under with a disability - 21st

Continence Information Session - 26th

Carers Evening Out - 27th including Working Carers

Office Closed: Staff Training - 28th Feb/1st March

March 2018 Walk & Talk Session - 8th

Public Holiday Adelaide Cup – 12th

Morning Tea for carers of a child 16yo & under with a disability - 21st

Carers Evening Out - 21st

Public Holiday Good Friday - 30th

Inside this issue

Welcome ....... . ... Pg 1 News ............. . ... Pg 1 Feb/March events.. Pg 2 Regular Groups…. Pg 3 Contact numbers .. Pg 4 Useful Numbers .. Pg 4

Issue 1 — February/March 2018

Dear carers,

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy the first newsletter for 2018.

All regular groups are due to recommence in February and would warmly wel-come new comers! We would be happy to discuss with you the most appropriate group for you to attend.

Thank you to all who completed the Carers SA Western Metro 2017 survey and Carer Group Evaluation forms as your feedback is much appreciated. It will assist us greatly with planning the program for 2018.

** Congratulations to Chloe, winner of the 2017 Survey lucky draw **

In February there will be a Carer Evening Out which is a carer dinner followed by the Fringe Show ‘Cirque Africa’. This will, once again, be a great opportunity for working carers to meet other carers too!

In March we will enjoy a Dinner and a Quiz night. Please also note the Ballroom Dancing Demonstration is in March!

April brings with it a Group Evening Retreat with pre-show dinner and ‘The Wizard of OZ’ - see back of calendar insert for further information and eligibility criteria. Priority will be given to those carers who have not had an opportunity to attend a group or individual retreat in 2017/18. Please see the eligibility criteria.

Please note that transport for all events is limited and priority will be given to those carers who do not have access to a vehicle or public transport.

When booking in for events please advise as soon as possible if you can no longer attend so we can offer your place to another carer.

Please remember to look after yourself during the hot weather. If you feel unwell please contact your local GP or telephone Healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222. Please call 000 immediately if you think you need an ambulance.

Best wishes, Marta Hughes and Anne Stratton - Regional Team Leaders, Carers SA Western Metro Region

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one in recent months. Also, best wishes to the many carers who are themselves unwell at present.

!!! NEWS !!!

Free Community Expo about the NDIS in the Western Adelaide Region

Date: Tuesday, 6th February 2018 Time: 3.30pm to 8.30pm (presentations starting at 4pm and 7pm)

Venue: The Parks Recreation and Leisure Centre 46 Cowan Street, Angle Park

You can register online at www.mysupportmychoice.sa.gov.au or Freecall* 1800 952 962 - 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

*Mobile phone charges may apply

You may prefer giving help,

but receiving help lets others

know they matter.

Events and Activities For all bookings phone the Western Metro Region office on 8240 2900.

**BOOKINGS OPEN ON TUESDAY 6th February AT 9.00am** Book early as numbers may be limited for some events

Event Date/Time Venue Cost RSVP

February 2018

Aboriginal Carers Support Group Information session – Dementia Brain Hub

Mon 5 Feb

Semaphore No cost Contact Sue

Carer Advisory Group Meeting Tue 20 Feb 10.30am-1.00pm

Royal Park office

No cost 2018 CAG members - by invitation only

Morning Tea for carers of a child 16yo & under with a disability

Wed 21 Feb 10am

Kidman Park Western Metro to contribute $8 towards m/tea

Book by 19 Feb

Continence Information Session Continence Nurse Advisor from Continence Resource Centre to talk on bladder & bowel health, free literature & specific to role of carer

Mon 26 Feb 10am-11.30am

Royal Park Office

No cost - morning tea on arrival

Book by 14 Feb

Carer Day Out — dinner followed by Cirque Africa Fringe Show

Tues 27 Feb 5pm - approx. 9.30pm

Adelaide CBD Bus from Royal Park office or meet at venue

Western Metro to cover cost of Fringe show & to pay $5 towards dinner

Book by 12 Feb Numbers limited!! Book early to avoid disappointment

March 2018

Ballroom Dancing Demonstration

Wed 14 March 10.15am-11.45am

Findon No cost Book by 21 Feb Numbers limited!! Make your own way to venue

Morning Tea for carers of a child 16yo & under with a disability

Wed 21 March 10am

To be advised

Western Metro to contribute $8 towards m/tea

Book by 19 Mar

Carers Evening Out - Library Quiz (4pm-4.30pm) followed by dinner

Wed 21 March 3.45pm-7pm

West Lakes Western Metro to contribute $10 towards dinner

Book by 28 Feb

Some of our carers enjoying the joint Carers SA Western Metro Carer

Support Group lunch at the Port Club on Wednesday 24th January 2018

Regular Carer Groups Please ring Western Metro Region on 8240 2900 prior to your group to confirm you will be attending. New carers welcome for all groups! Please call to discuss suitable group for you. Bookings open TUESDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2018

Findon Carer Group First Wednesday of the month

Date: 7 February, 7 March Time: 10am—12 noon Venue: Findon Community Centre

West Lakes Carer Group Second Wednesday of the month

Date: 14 February, 14 March Time: 1pm— 3pm Venue: West Lakes Community Centre

Henley Beach/Seasiders Carer Group First Tuesday of the month

Date: 6 February, 6 March Time: 10am—12 noon Venue: Henley Beach ** Morning tea provided ** Call to discuss the option of bringing the person you care for along

Vietnamese Carer Group

Date: Tuesday 20 February, 20 March

Aboriginal Carer Group First and third Monday of the month Date: 5 & 19 February, 5 & 19 March Time: 10am—1.30pm Venue: Bower Cottages ** Morning tea provided **

Important upcoming community events in 2018: 13

th Feb - Anniversary of Apology to Australia’s First

Peoples 14

th Feb - BANBABANBALYA Community Day event at

Warriparinga, Living Kaurna Centre between 11am & 3pm. A variety of entertainment and events 15

th March - National Closing the Gap Day

21st March - Harmony Day

Local Carer Lunches

To resume in February 2018 - for newly registered carers and those carers who find it difficult to attend other carer events and activities.

Enfield: Monday 12 February West Torrens: Thursday 22 February Charles Sturt Inner West: Monday 26 March Charles Sturt Coastal: Tuesday 27 March Port: Wednesday 28 March

Bookings Essential - commence Tuesday 6th Feb

Carers of People with Mental Illness Support Groups

Mile End/Torrensville Date: 9 February, 9 March

Semaphore Park— Bower Cottages Date: 16 February, 16 March (NDIS Workshop)

*** Please refer to Mental Health newsletter further information ***

Lunch for carers supporting someone living with Psychosocial Disability - see Mental Health newsletter for further details

Held bi-monthly Dates: Friday 23 March

Movie Club Second Tuesday of the month

Date: 13 February, 13 March

**Please note change to booking process below**

Step 1: Book in as usual Step: 2 The week prior to the movie club we will send you the details including selected movie, cinema and time

** $5 Carer Contribution **

Monthly Relaxation and Meditation Group Date: Thursday 1 February, 22 March Time: 10am—12 noon Venue: Torrensville Cost: Free

Sessions facilitated by our carer Volunteer Mentor/Peer Group Facilitator, Victoria Soldanova, who has training and experience in energy healing therapy.

** 15 spaces available in each session ** To book phone Western Metro 82402900

Young Carer school holiday and evening events - see the Young Carer newsletter for more details

Walk and Talk Wellbeing Group

Enjoy a leisurely walk in a peaceful setting with other carers followed by morning tea (Western Metro to cover cost up to $5)

Date: Thursday 8 Feb - Linear Park, Flinders Park Time: starts at 9.30am

Date: Thursday 8 March - to be confirmed Time: starts at 9.30am

We are constantly looking for ways to improve our newsletter and communication with you. We would love to hear from you with any feedback or suggestions. Call us on (08) 8240 2900 or email us at westerncarers@carers-sa.asn.au

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Western Metro — Royal Park Office Staff Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm

Marta Regional Team Leader (Mon-Tue)

Anne Regional Team Leader (Wed-Fri)

Kayeleen Carer Support Worker (Mon-Thu)

Sue Carer Support Worker (Aboriginal Liaison) (Mon-Thu)

Camilo Mental Health Worker (Tues-Fri)

Sharon Young Carer Worker (Mon & Wed-Fri)

Maurice Admin Support Officer (Mon-Thu)

Useful Numbers

Carers SA Advisory & Counselling Service

1800 242 636

Respite and Carelink Centre 1800 052 222

My Aged Care phone line 1800 200 422

Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500

National Carer Gateway 1800 422 737

Disability SA 1300 786 117

NDIS - 8am-11pm Mon-Fri 1800 800 110

LIFELINE 13 11 14

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

Catalyst Foundation 8168 8776

Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20

After Hours GP helpline (24 hours) 1800 022 222

Police Assistance 131 444

Fire, Police, Ambulance 000

Former Carers & Relinquished Carers Group

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 13 Feb; 13 March

10am –12pm, Bower Cottages ** Morning Tea Provided **

Please feel welcome to join former & relinquished carers for lunch immediately following the group

------------------------------------ Former Carers & Relinquished Carers Lunch

A time for former & relinquished carers to meet and support each other socially

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 13 Feb; 13 March

At the Seaton Hotel - 12 noon Cnr Tapleys Hill Rd & Clark Tce

Call Western Metro - 8240 2900 to book

The lunch is an initiative of, and is organised by, former & relinquished carers. It is each former & relinquished carer’s responsibility to buy their own meal & drinks and to arrange their own transport.

Aboriginal Carer Support Update

Aboriginal Carer Support Groups continue to

meet on the first and third Monday of each month

from 10am-1.30pm

On Monday 5th February, the Aboriginal Carer

Support Group meeting will include an

information session from the Dementia Australia

Brain Hub. Carers will learn about brain health,

memory changes, Dementia risk education,

understanding types of Dementia and what

supports are available.

An Aboriginal Group Retreat is currently being

planned for March 2018. More information to

come!