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Hearing Voices Forum
An information day for carers and people who hear voices
Date: Thu 27 May 2010Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre. Corner St Georges road and Bell Street Preston
Summary:
In this powerful information day with Ron Coleman (Scottish expert in mental health recovery) you will hear about his own recovery from schizophrenia, and how the Hearing Voices Approach made a difference for him – and many thousands of others from around the world. Ron will look at how family, friends and carers can support voice hearers to recover – and care for themselves as well. For further details see flyer attached. Carers and/or consumers living in the Northern Metro region of Melbourne only.
In this powerful information day with Ron Coleman (Scottish expert in mental health recovery) you will hear about his own recovery from schizophrenia, and how the Hearing Voices Approach made a difference for him – and many thousands of others from around the world. Ron will look at how family, friends and carers can support voice hearers to recover – and care for themselves as well. For further details see flyer attached. Carers and/or consumers living in the Northern Metro region of Melbourne only.
ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Calendar 2010
ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Calendar 2010
Date: 2010
Summary:
ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Activities Calendar
Carers can particiapte in a range of activities throughtout the year run by the ARAFEMI organisation. For more information and bookings please phone our Respite Team at ARAFEMI on 9810 9300.
Please note a $10.00 attendance fee per person is required to secure your place.
Entry and transport costs covered by Arafemi.
The meeting place for all activities is
ARAFEMI Head Office at 270 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122
ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Activities Calendar
Carers can particiapte in a range of activities throughtout the year run by the ARAFEMI organisation. For more information and bookings please phone our Respite Team at ARAFEMI on 9810 9300.
Please note a $10.00 attendance fee per person is required to secure your place.
Entry and transport costs covered by Arafemi.
The meeting place for all activities is
ARAFEMI Head Office at 270 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122
VILLA MARIA
Disability, Aged Care & Education
Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of each monthTime: 10am to 12 Noon
Venue: See flyer for details
Summary:
Villa Maria is offering a walking group for carers of people in the Eastern Region who are frail aged, have dementia, acquired brain injury or mental illness. The walks will take place every second Monday in the Monash area. The group will get together at a local café for a cuppa following the walk. Please call Villa Maria access and Information on 1300 650 615 for bookings.
Website:
www.villamaria.com.au
Villa Maria is offering a walking group for carers of people in the Eastern Region who are frail aged, have dementia, acquired brain injury or mental illness. The walks will take place every second Monday in the Monash area. The group will get together at a local café for a cuppa following the walk. Please call Villa Maria access and Information on 1300 650 615 for bookings.
ARAFEMI - Family Services Education Calendar 2010
ARAFEMI - Family Services Education Calendar 2010
Venue: ARAFEMI’s head office 270 Auburn Rd Hawthorn
Summary:
ARAFEMI Family Services Education Calendar 2010
ARAFEMI Family Services holds various seminars, workshops and respite activities for Carers during 2010.
Seminars/Workshops: $5.00
Respite Activities/Education cost: $10.00
For further information, please contact Carer Helpline 1300550265, email susan.preece@arafemi.org.au
Please click on attachment for information and dates of activities and workshops.
ARAFEMI Family Services Education Calendar 2010
ARAFEMI Family Services holds various seminars, workshops and respite activities for Carers during 2010.
Seminars/Workshops: $5.00
Respite Activities/Education cost: $10.00
For further information, please contact Carer Helpline 1300550265, email susan.preece@arafemi.org.au
Please click on attachment for information and dates of activities and workshops.
Eastern Metropolitan region Carer activities
carer activities
Date: May -June 2010
Summary:
A list of carer activities by various organisations in the Eastern Region of Melbourne.
A list of carer activities by various organisations in the Eastern Region of Melbourne.
September School Holiday Camp
Young Carers of Dementia Program
Date: 21st – 23rd September 2010Venue: BayPlay Lodge, Portsea
Summary:
For further details please view attached flyer.
For further details please view attached flyer.
Anxiety Recovery Centre Community Education Seminar
When the road to recovery is not easy...how to go on?
Date: Saturday 7th August 2010Time: 1.00pm-5.30pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel, 326 – 330 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
Summary:
The program will include presentations about recovery, an overview of OCD spectrum disorders in young children, adolescents and adults, and two personal journeys of hope and recovery.
Cost: $20 or $10 Concession
Enquiries - 03 9886 9233 or 03 9886 9377 / 1300 ANXIETY (1300 269 438)
email – admin@arcvic.com.au
Website:
Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria
The program will include presentations about recovery, an overview of OCD spectrum disorders in young children, adolescents and adults, and two personal journeys of hope and recovery.
Cost: $20 or $10 Concession
Enquiries - 03 9886 9233 or 03 9886 9377 / 1300 ANXIETY (1300 269 438)
email – admin@arcvic.com.au
Carer Week Public Forum Feat. Professor Patrick McGorry
The Role of Family and Carers
Date: Tuesday, 19 October 2010Time: 9:30 am
Venue: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Cnr Bell Street and St Georges Road, Preston
Summary:
Mental health carers and consumers… don’t miss this opportunity to hear a leading expert in the mental health field talk at a FREE public forum focused on you, the carers, and the people you look after.
An enthusiastic speaker, Professor McGorry has addressed many national public forums since becoming Australian of the Year. He is a leading international researcher, clinician and advocate for improvements to Australia’s mental health system. He is also Executive Director of Orygen Youth Health, a world-renowned mental health organisation in Parkville which is at the forefront of innovation in the prevention and treatment of mental illness.
For more information please see attached flyer.
Mental health carers and consumers… don’t miss this opportunity to hear a leading expert in the mental health field talk at a FREE public forum focused on you, the carers, and the people you look after.
An enthusiastic speaker, Professor McGorry has addressed many national public forums since becoming Australian of the Year. He is a leading international researcher, clinician and advocate for improvements to Australia’s mental health system. He is also Executive Director of Orygen Youth Health, a world-renowned mental health organisation in Parkville which is at the forefront of innovation in the prevention and treatment of mental illness.
For more information please see attached flyer.
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