Carer Wellness Program - Coonabarabran - NSW

Carer Wellness Program - Coonabarabran - NSW

Carer Wellness Program by Dementia Australia

By Dementia Australia

Date and time

Mon, 8 Jul 2024 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM AEST

Location

10 John St

10 John Street Coonabarabran, NSW 2357 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes

    This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.

    You will learn about the impact of dementia on carer wellbeing, the importance of self-care, managing stress, strategies for looking after yourself, and services and support. This is a group session where you will meet and talk to other carers, with an optional follow up call from the facilitators.

    Suitable for: Partners, family carers, family members and friends of people living with dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.


    FAQs

    What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

    Parking is available at the venue.

    How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

    For event related enquiries, please contact Clare Coyle on 0438 671 322 or via email at clare.coyle@dementia.org.au

    Alternatively, for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email helpline@dementia.org.au.

    Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

    It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

    How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

    Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

    What is available to professionals?

    This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.

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    Organised by

    Dementia Australia

    Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research.

    We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

    Founded by carers more than 35 years ago, today we are the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

    We involve people impacted by dementia and their experiences in our activities and decision-making, to make sure we are representative of the diverse range of dementia experiences. We amplify the voices of people impacted by dementia through advocating and sharing stories to help inform and inspire others.

    For more information on the services we offer and advice on dementia please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.