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Carers Programs

 

This program is funded by NSW Department of Human Services, Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC) through the Home and Community Care (HACC) program,  with the support of Warringah, Manly and Pittwater Councils and local businesses.

What We Do

Our Carer’s program provides support, education, information, referral and assistance to Carers, who reside in Warringah, Manly or Pittwater, empowering them to manage the demands of their caring situation and to maintain their own health and well being.

Who is Eligible?

Anyone who is responsible for a member of their family, or a friend, who is frail aged, has dementia or memory loss, has a physical, intellectual or mental health disability or an illness requiring assistance with daily living.

How does it work?

We provide support for Carer’s through monthly group meetings giving you the opportunity to meet others in like situations, in a relaxed caring and friendly environment.   We also provide:

  • Courses, Educational Sessions and Workshops
  • Special information sessions on Dementia and Residential Care
  • Bus outings
  • A quarterly newsletter

Why not come and join a Carer’s group

A range of Carer’s groups are held from 10am to 12 pm Monday to Friday at our Cromer or Dee Why premises as well as in Pittwater.

  • General Carers
  • Dementia Carers
  • Disability Carers
  • Mental HealthCarers
  • Social Interest/Relaxation

For Carers from a Multicultural Background

The Multicultural Carers Program provides social support to people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Background (CALDB) to reduce isolation by providing one-on-one support in accessing services and information utilising the Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450 450.

 

Monthly support groups are also held at our Dee Why office for Carers from communities speaking:

  • Chinese      see flyer
  • Italian
  • Serbian
  • Spanish
  • Tongan

To view our Calender showing days, times and venues for all Carers & Multicultural Carers activities Click Here

For information on our upcoming Information Course Click Here


Guest Speakers

Our groups often invite guest speakers with expertise in their particular field to provide information on and access to appropriate services.

What does it cost?

Attendance is free although we always appreciate a small gold coin donation where possible. A small fee is required for the Training course, but we understand this may not be always possible, so come and talk to us – we may be able to help.

 

We also help with referral to other appropriate community support services

 

Contact us:

On line: Click here
By phone: 9931-7777 Reception
9931-7750 Co-ordinator
9931-7751 Assistant Co-ordinator

 

 

 
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