Carer workshops for the first half of 2016 are listed here. New workshops are added as we hear about them. The workshops we host ourselves have our name alongside them and respite, transport and interpreters may be arranged upon request; subject to eligibility.
Some workshops from other organisations and community groups are also listed here and we ask that you contact them directly.
APRIL
Introduction to Dementia Wednesday 6 April 2016 Hawthorn
and Services (Dementia)
This session, delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic will provide an introduction to dementia, causes, symptoms and typical changes that may occur. Also discussed are services available to support the person and the family, including further information and support services.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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How Dementia Friendly is Thursday 7 April 2015 Hawthorn
Your Home? (Dementia)
This workshop explores the simple and inexpensive changes to the home environment which can have significant positive impact on a person with dementia. Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.
Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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Coping with Carer Stress Begins April 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
Held over 8 weeks, this program, delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, will enable participants the opportunity to meet other carers in a similar situation to themselves, and to learn new skills to better manage the emotional demands of being a carer.
Time: TBA Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Gateway Counsellor 9815 7800 or email
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Carers Get Frustrated Too Tuesday 12 April 2016 Frankston
(Carer Wellbeing)
Caring for a family member or friend can be demanding and tiring, causing frustration at times. It is common and normal to feel this way. Come to a workshop which will bring together a group of carers to explore why we get frustrated and angry and what we can learn from it, how to safely manage these feelings and ways to make positive change.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Dina Hewitt 8781 3400
Hayley Johnson 8781 3413 or email
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Aged Care Questions? Wednesdays from 13 April 2016 Malvern (Understanding Services)
Would you like to know about the help that is available so older people can live at home for as long as possible? Where do you start? This new workshop which will run over two consecutive Wednesdays will help you to understand what services and supports are available, how to access them, and what they will cost.
Time: 10.00am – 2.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150
Anna Poulios on 9076 6189 or email
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What is it Like to Have Dementia? Thursday 14 April 2016 Parkville
(Dementia)
Delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia’s Interactive Dementia Learning Centre at Parkville, this session aims to assist family carers to improve their understanding of what it is like to live with dementia.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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Grief, Loss & Dementia Wednesday 20 April 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
Delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, this session will provide an occasion to share and gain a better understanding of how being a carer impacts on one’s experience of the losses experienced throughout the stages of dementia, and supports that can help.
Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Effective Communication Thursday 28 April 2016 Chelsea
(Dementia)
This half day workshop is to help carers recognise situations where communication between themselves and the person with dementia can be difficult and how to use a range of simple strategies to help the communication process. This program is presented by Alfred Health Carer Services and facilitated by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Dina Hewitt on 8781 3400
Siobhan Fitzpatrick 8781 3415 or email
MAY
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Creative Ways to Care Mondays from 2 May 2016 Malvern
(Dementia)
This seven session education program helps carers to respond to changes in behaviours caused by dementia. In this course, carers learn about different ways to use activities at home including music, creative art, reminiscence, massage and aromatherapy to prevent or reduce behaviours of concern. This program is created and facilitated by Alfred Health Carer Services at various locations during the year.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 7 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150
Judy Allen 9076 6726 or email
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Dementia and Caring From Thursday 5 May 2016 Berwick
(Dementia)
This course is for those carers who may be struggling with the changes in their life and relationships since a dementia diagnosis.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 3 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Kaylyn Armstrong 9212 3000
Jana Sehric 9212 3007 or email
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Advance Care Planning Monday 9 May 2016 Caulfield
Come to one of four information sessions held throughout the year at Caulfield Hospital. Sessions are to help you plan ahead for a time when you may be too sick to speak for yourself. Family and friends are welcome. Who would you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf? Would they know what you want?
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm Cost: Free for the community
Contact: Advance Care Planning at Caulfield Hospital 9076 6642
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Anxiety and The Caring Role Thursday 12 May 2016 Chelsea
(Carer Wellbeing)
Everyone feels stressed or worried sometimes. Anxiety is when these anxious feelings don’t subside. More than 2.3 million Australians experience anxiety but we know carers experience anxiety at a higher rate than most people in the community. It’s a serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with daily life.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Dina Hewitt on 8781 3400
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Sharing the Care From 16 May 2016 Caulfield
Carers in Transition (Aged)
This three day program is for family carers who have recently placed someone they have cared for in a residential care facility. The program is hosted by the Caulfield Community Health Service and facilitated by Carers Victoria. Attendance at each session is important.
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: CCHS, Sue Bottomley on 9076 6869
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Introduction to Dementia Tuesday 17 May 2016 Hawthorn
and Services (Dementia)
This session, delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic will provide an introduction to dementia, causes, symptoms and typical changes that may occur. Also discussed are services available to support the person and the family, including further information and support services.
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Anxiety and The Caring Role Wednesday 25 May 2016 Ormond
(Carer Wellbeing)
Everyone feels stressed or worried sometimes. Anxiety is when these anxious feelings don’t subside. More than 2.3 million Australians experience anxiety but we know carers experience anxiety at a higher rate than most people in the community. It’s a serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with daily life.
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150
Anna Poulios 9076 6189 or email
Effective Communication Thursday 26 May 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
The focus of this session is on how dementia changes communication and possible alternate communication strategies which may be helpful. Also discussed is dealing with over-reactions of a person with dementia and how to support the person who is distressed.
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
JUNE
AlfredHealth Carer Services
How Dementia Friendly is Wednesday 1 June 2016 Frankston
Your Home (Dementia)
This workshop explores the simple and inexpensive changes to the home environment which can have significant positive impact on a person with dementia.
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Dina Hewitt 8781 3400
Marina Doyle 8781 3402 or email
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Aged Care Questions? Wednesdays from 1 June 2016 Somerville (Understanding Services)
Would you like to know about the help that is available so older people can live at home for as long as possible? Where do you start? This new workshop which will run over two consecutive Wednesdays will help you to understand what services and supports are available, how to access them, and what they will cost.
Time: 10.00am – 2.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Dina Hewitt on 8781 3400
Karen Brayne 8781 3403 or email
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Coping with Changes in Behaviour Wednesday 8 June 2016 Hawthorn
(Dementia)
This program deals with some of the changes in behaviour caused by dementia as well as the possible triggers to these behaviours. Participants will learn a problem-solving approach which helps them to understand and better manage these changes. Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.
Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
AlfredHealth Carer Services
Mindfulness Helps Carers Thursday 9 June 2016 Lynbrook
Carry on
(Carer Wellbeing)
We understand that caring for a family member or friend can be challenging and stressful at times. This workshop has been specifically tailored for carers to reduce the stress which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Mindfulness can assist carers to develop a wiser relationship with the difficult thoughts and feelings associated with caring for someone and to reconnect with the other parts of their lives in a way that brings relief and pleasure.
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Carer Services on 9076 6150
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Introduction to Dementia Thursday 9 June 2016 Hawthorn
and Services (Dementia)
This session, delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia Vic will provide an introduction to dementia, causes, symptoms and typical changes that may occur. Also discussed are services available to support the person and the family, including further information and support services.
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Dementia and Caring From Thursday 16 June 2016 Chelsea
(Dementia)
This course is for those carers who may be struggling with the changes in their life and relationships since a dementia diagnosis.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 3 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Kaylyn Armstrong 9212 3000
Cyndie Fox 0414 448 013 or email
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AlfredHealth Carer Services
Creative Ways to Care Thursdays from 23 June Lynbrook
(Dementia)
This seven session education program, helps carers to respond to changes in behaviours caused by dementia. In this course, carers learn about different ways to use activities at home including music, creative art, reminiscence, massage and aromatherapy to prevent or reduce behaviours of concern. This program is created and facilitated by Alfred Health Carer Services at various locations during the year.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm x 3 sessions Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Dina Hewitt 8781 3400
Jana Sehric 9212 3007 or email
What is it Like to Have Dementia? Wednesday 29 June 2016 Parkville
(Dementia)
Delivered at Alzheimer’s Australia’s Interactive Dementia Learning Centre at Parkville, this session aims to assist family carers to improve their understanding of what it is like to live with dementia.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Cost: Free for family carers
Contact: Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Phone 9815 7822 or email
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Alfred Health Carer Services
(A Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre)
FREECALL * 1800 052 222
Carer Support and Respite (24 Hours)
www.carersouth.org.au
*Freecall except from mobile phones