July 2018 - Carers ACT

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Month: July 2018

What’s On for Carers in August

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Young Carer Bursary – Applications Now Open

Young carers under the age of 25 who are currently studying or training, or will be in 2019, are encouraged to apply for the 2019 Young Carer Bursary. The nation-wide program aims to relieve the inequality young carers experience while combining study and caring responsibilities by offering a 12-month grant of…

Diabetes Awareness Week

Did you know that as a result of poor diet and lack of exercise, around 2 million Australians are at risk of developing diabetes? ‘It’s About Time’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment for all types of diabetes. Too many Australians are being…

Illawarra Carers Respite Retreat

We are again hosting a Carer Respite Retreat for carers who reside in the Illawarra region and care for someone over the age of 65 who has dementia (or other similar health condition). The retreat will be held from 18 - 21 September at the Crowne Plaza in Canberra…

Better Suburbs Play Spaces Forum

Would you like to have your say at the Better Suburbs Play Spaces Forum? We have been asked to invite carers to participate in a Citizens' Forum responsible for allocating funding toward play spaces in Canberra. A number of places have been reserved specifically for carers. We are particularly looking for carers of…

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Food Additives – Nutrition Australia Workshop

Accredited Practising Dietitian Leanne Elliston will help you gain a greater understanding of all the weird and…

Managing Life as a Carer

This three-part program is for both experienced carers and those new to caring. It is an exploration…

Mental Health Carers Afternoon Tea – Smoking and Mental Health

When: 29 April 2021, Thursday 1:00 - 3:00pm Where: Carers ACT, 2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt, 2615 We're…