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Yarning about Dementia – Boggabilla

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This yarn provides a greater understanding of dementia and an opportunity to share experiences. Topics include: What is dementia? Symptoms and signs Understanding changes in behaviour How to communicate Carer wellness Share stories and discuss strategies to support individuals and people living with dementia. This interactive session encourages participants to share their experiences and develop […]

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Yarning about Dementia – Moree

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This yarn provides a greater understanding of dementia and an opportunity to share experiences. Topics include: -What is dementia? Symptoms and signs -Understanding changes in behaviour -How to communicate -Carer wellness Participants will share stories and discuss strategies to support individuals and people living with dementia. This interactive session encourages participants to share their experiences […]

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Free Yoga and Meditation Carers NSW Session for Carers – National Carers Week 2026

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Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026 Time: 12pm – 1:30pm Location: Dharug Country, Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE 5 Parramatta Square Cost: FREE for unpaid carers What to bring: A yoga mat and comfortable active-style clothing What to expect: • Gentle Yoga – adaptable and suitable for all levels of fitness • Guided Meditation & […]

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National Carer’s Week Yoga & Meditation

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Dates: Monday 12th October 2026 Time: 11am – 12:30pm Location: Dharug Country, Function Room 1, Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library. and Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026 Time: 12pm – 1:30pm Location: Dharug Country, Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE 5 Parramatta Square Cost: FREE for unpaid carers What to bring: A yoga mat and […]

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Carers Week – Young Carers Craft & Connect Hangout (Bundaberg)

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Take a break during Carers Week and join us for a fun-filled craft hangout and connect session! Open to unpaid young carers aged 10 to 16 living in the Bundaberg region (including Moore Park, Gin Gin, and Childers areas), this relaxed and crafty event is a great opportunity to connect with other young carers in […]

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Carer Self-Care Workshop

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Take some time for yourself in a relaxed and welcoming space, connect with other carers and enjoy simple self-care activities, a little pampering and light refreshments together. This workshop is for unpaid carers who provide ongoing care or support to someone because of disability, illness, mental health needs or age-related frailty. 📍 Taree 📅 Friday […]

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Carer Self-Care Workshop

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Take some time for yourself in a relaxed and welcoming space, connect with other carers and enjoy simple self-care activities, a little pampering and light refreshments together. 📍 Kempsey 📅 Monday 12 October 2026 ⏰ Morning session: 10am–12.30pm ⏰ Afternoon session: 2pm–4.30pm Free to attend | Limited places | Registration required 👉 Register your interest […]

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Wellbeing Events with Arafmi – Singing for Wellbeing

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This vocal workshop will offer ways of engaging with music and singing that are safe, collaborative, informative and fun, with a range of activities that shine a light on how music affects our bodies, our emotions and our relationships, with ourselves and others. In her post graduate studies, Leah Cotterell explored her experience as a […]

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Behind the Mask for Carers during mental health week

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Create something that reflects you! Come along and join us for a relaxed, welcoming and creative workshop where we'll explore the different sides of ourselves through making a mask. Together, we’ll reflect on the parts of ourselves we share with others and the parts we’d like to share with the world. Your mask can be […]

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