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Carers Week Young Carer Online Pet Party and Game Hour

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We'll be playing a variety of quick and easy games, including: ❀️Be on screen with your pet and share your best fact about your pet πŸΆπŸ±πŸ­πŸ¦ŽπŸ’πŸ¦œπŸŸπŸŽπŸ–πŸ„πŸ‘πŸ¦™πŸall shapes, sizes and type of pets included! 🧠 Trivia 🎁 Lucky door prize giveaway πŸ’™ Social connection and plenty of laughs No special skills are required, just bring yourself, […]

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Carers Week Online Games Bonanza

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We'll be playing a variety of quick and easy games, including: 🎱 Online Scavenger Hunt 🧠 Trivia 🎁 Prize giveaways πŸ’™ Social connection and plenty of laughs No special skills are required, just bring yourself, a cuppa, and a sense of fun! Who can attend? Unpaid carers living in Queensland. When Wednesday the 14th of […]

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Carers Week Online Bingo Bonanza

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We'll be playing a variety of quick and easy games, including: 🎱 Bingo 🧠 Trivia 🎁 Prize giveaways πŸ’™ Social connection and plenty of laughs No special skills are required, just bring yourself, a cuppa, and a sense of fun! Who can attend? Unpaid carers living in Queensland. When Monday the 12th of October at […]

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Webinar – Supporting a Loved One Through a Hospital Stay

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In this webinar, you'll learn: β€’ Practical ways to support a loved one during a hospital stay β€’ Tips for communicating effectively with healthcare professionals β€’ How to advocate for the needs and preferences of the person you support β€’ Strategies for preparing for admission, discharge and ongoing care β€’ Lessons learned from lived experience […]

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Webinar – Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

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In this webinar, you'll learn: β€’ How to recognise the signs of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue β€’ Practical self-care strategies that work in everyday life β€’ Ways to build resilience and maintain wellbeing β€’ The importance of support networks and healthy boundaries β€’ Tips for sustaining your caring role while also caring for yourself […]

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Webinar – Balancing Work and Care: Support and Training for Working Carers

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In this webinar, you'll learn: β€’ Common challenges experienced by working carers β€’ Workplace supports and flexibility options that may be available β€’ Training, education and employment pathways that can support carers β€’ Practical strategies for balancing competing responsibilities β€’ Ways to maintain wellbeing while managing work and care Who should attend? β€’ Carers currently […]

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Webinar – Starting Your Carer Journey: What Every Carer Should Know

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In this webinar, you'll learn: β€’ How to recognise and embrace your role as a carer β€’ Where to start when navigating services and support systems β€’ Practical tips for advocating for yourself and the person you care for β€’ The importance of building support around your caring role β€’ Strategies for maintaining your own […]

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Carers Morning Tea

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A social morning tea/luncheon for Carers to come together to meet with other individuals in similar caring roles, and to relax and enjoy a morning of fine food, conversation, and giveaways. This will be a casual gathering where carers can enjoy morning tea and/or lunch, providing an opportunity for social interaction and relaxation. There will […]

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Many Faces of Care

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Conversations on the caring journey and strengths of carers β€’ Well-being activities to relax and recharge β€’ Information and resources on local supports and services across various caring communities, including First Nations, CALD, Kinship, and Male carers

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