Carer Wellness Program - Mackay - QLD

Name: Carer Wellness Program - Mackay - QLD
Start: 2024-11-21T09:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-11-21T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Please speak with us for venue detail

Schedule

Thu Nov 21 2024 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Please speak with us for venue detail | Mackay, QL

Carer Wellness Program delivered by Dementia Australia
About this Event

This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.

You will learn about the impact of dementia on carer wellbeing, the importance of self-care, managing stress, strategies for looking after yourself, and services and support. This is a group session where you will meet and talk to other carers, with an optional follow up call from the facilitators.

Suitable for: Partners, family carers, family members and friends of people living with dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

This information will be provided upon confirmation of eligibility for the program and registration with Dementia Australia. You will be contacted via the phone number you registered with for a brief chat.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For event related enquiries please contact us on 1800 588 699 or email [email protected]

Alternatively for general enquires you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or email [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is ideal if you can bring your ticket. However, if you have completed your registration we will have your details and forgetting your ticket won’t be a problem.

How can I find out about other events being run by Dementia Australia?

Visit the Dementia Australia website and view the Events Calendar.

What is available to professionals?

This event is not suitable for professional carers or people employed in the health or aged care industries. The resources, content and delivery will not meet the needs of professionals. To explore Dementia Australia’s range of professional development please visit the Centre for Dementia Learning.