Carers Connect
Connecting and supporting carers who live in Sutherland Shire
Carer Wellbeing
This group meets monthly and aims to connect Carers to their community of fellow Carers who offer strength, understanding and support in their Carer journey.
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This group is not currently running due to funding shortages.
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Carer Wellbeing Groups are flexible in delivery to respond to all carers attending and is based on practical mindfulness techniques and building resilience. This is a safe space where Carers can relax enough to share and grow with other Carers who understand the unique challenges of the carer journey. Community Connection with other Carers is an essential ingredient in reducing isolation and promoting self care to increase general health for overtaxed Carers. It is about finding easy practical ways to decrease the stress associated with being a Carer.
Dementia Carers Friendship Group
FACILITATOR:
Imelda and Greg
WHEN:
2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-12noon (Feb – Nov)
WHERE:
Meeting Rooms at Stapleton Ave Community Centre Sutherland. For more information, please book below to send an enquiry.
Greek Carers Social Group
FACILITATOR:
Irene
WHEN:
3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 12noon
WHERE:
Meeting Rooms at Stapleton Ave Community Centre Sutherland or a local club for lunch. For more information, please book below to send an enquiry.
Spanish Carers Coffee Club
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This group is not currently running due to funding shortages.
COPAC – Challenges of Parenting Adult Children
Do you have an Adult or Teenage child who is living with drug, alcohol or Mental Health issues and are experiencing domestic related problems?
Are you a parent providing ongoing support to your child who may also have a drug or alcohol dependency?
Orana Sutherland hold monthly meetings providing ongoing support and assistance for parents who are currently experiencing difficulties with their son or daughter.
Meetings are held at the Sutherland Community Centre on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm with guest speakers on relevant topics. Please click on the “What’s on” tab above and select “Support Groups” for the calendar of meeting dates and contact us to be added to the email list or for more information on 9521 8280 or carers@oranansw.org.au
FACILITATOR:
Elizabeth
WHEN:
2nd Tuesday of each moth 6:30pm – 8:30pm
WHERE:
Meeting Rooms at Stapleton Ave Community Centre Sutherland.
Grandparents as Carers Support Group
For grandparents who are taking care of their grandchildren full time or part time or have a significant parenting role in the lives of their grandchildren or responsibility as a significant carer.
Each month a group of Grandparents get together to support each other as they raise their grandchildren. This group of special people experience various challenges when they assume the care of their grandchildren. Grandparent’s Group meets the last Thursday of each month 10am – 11:30am. Please click on the “What’s on” tab above and select “Support Groups” for the calendar of meeting dates.
FACILITATOR:
Pippa
WHEN:
Last Thursday of each month 10am-12pm
WHERE:
Stapleton Avenue Community Centre Meeting Rooms