Carer's Workshop

WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:

v Taking care of yourself
v Accessing carer related services and entitlements – including respite and legal information
v Stress management
v Emotional aspects of caring
v Why are you important?
v Managing the impact that caring has on you
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Do you do things for someone that they can’t do for themselves because they have an illness, are aged or have a disability?
† Yes † No
2. Without your support would the person have difficulty or be unable to stay living in their home?
† Yes † No
3. Does giving this care seem to take up time that you would like to have for yourself?
† Yes † No
4. Do you feel as if your work is never done?
† Yes † No
Carers look after a relative or friend who has a disability, chronic or mental illness or who is frail aged. If you answer YES to these questions, this Carers Workshop Programme will benefit you. Bookings are essential as places are limited. If respite is required it may be available through Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre( 1800 059 059 )

For bookings and more
information phone:
Taree Community
Health Centre
6592 9315
Bookings close
5pm Monday 10 September 2007

ARE YOU A CARER?
Carers are family and friends who assist someone living with a physical disability, a medical condition, mental illness or an age-associated condition to live at home
WORKSHOP FOR CARERS
You are invited to attend the six-week Carers Workshop
Where: Amber House
144 Commerce Street
TAREE
When: Each Thursday 10am to 12.30pm
from 20th September to
25th October 2007
Cost: Free