Carers Events & Workshops
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Events Program:
January - March 2025
Rainbow Crew - February
Carers in the rainbow community have unique challenges and can benefit from connections with other rainbow carers. The Rainbow Crew is a safe space for adult carers who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Wellbeing & Self-Care - March: Session 1
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Crafternoons - March: Session 2 - Petit Canvas Panel Painting
Are you looking for a space to get artsy and crafty? If you are then Crafternoons is the place for you! The project for this session is: Petit Canvas Panel Painting
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Tue 21 January
Take A Breath - March: Session 1
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Bunnings Workshop - March: Moorabbin
This is an in-person craft and D.I.Y. workshop that will be held at Bunnings Moorabbin. You will need to make your own way there, and back home.
Event Type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Thu 5 February
Carers Crew - March: Session 1
A safe and easy going space for male carers. Talk to other male carers, share your experiences, learn from the experiences of other male carers and make new friends.
Event type: Male carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Wellbeing & Self-Care - March: Session 2
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Sandybeach Centre presents: Music Alive - March
Join us for a lively and popular music program that will get your toes tapping at Sandybeach Centre’s Music Alive program.
Event type: Carers & Care Recipients / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Tue 11 February
Take A Breath - March: Session 2
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Let’s Talk Dementia - March: Session 1
A group for carers of people who live with dementia to find support and connection.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Peninsula Hot Springs Day Trip
It was such a popular event in October that we are doing it again!
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Thu 13 February
Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop
Learn basic knots and how to create and design your very own macrame plant hanger!
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Mon 17 February
Wellbeing & Self-Care - March: Session 3
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Crafternoons - March: Session 1 - Cardboard Loom Weaving
Are you looking for a space to get artsy and crafty? If you are then Crafternoons is the place for you! The project for this session is: Cardboard Loom Weaving
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Tue 18 February
Take A Breath - March: Session 3
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Dandenong Ranges Autumn Gardens Day Trip
Take a refreshing social walk with other carers in the beautiful gardens of the Dandenong Ranges!
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Wed 5 February
Online Movie Club - March
In our Movie Club, you will be asked to watch a selected movie each month, at home, from a free-to-air platform. You will then meet with a group of Carers online to chat about the movie, life and everything in between.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Wed 26 February
Online Bingo - March
BINGO! Need we say more? There will be BINGO. There will be PRIZES. There will be CONVERSATION. There will be CONNECTING WITH OTHER CARERS. There will be FUN!
Event Type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Thu 20 February
Carers Crew - March: Session 2
A safe and easy going space for male carers. Talk to other male carers, share your experiences, learn from the experiences of other male carers and make new friends.
Event type: Male carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Frankston Arts Centre presents: Rachael Beck - Both Sides
Step into a world of musical storytelling with Rachael Beck, beloved music theatre & TV star.
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Fri 28 February
Carer’s Picnic
Join us for a delicious picnic and play lawn games with other carers.
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Tue 25 February
Wellbeing & Self-Care - March: Session 4
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Take A Breath - March: Session 4
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Let’s Talk Dementia - March: Session 2
A group for carers of people who live with dementia to find support and connection.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Bunnings Workshop - March: Frankston
This is a face-to-face craft and D.I.Y. workshop that will be held at Bunnings Frankston. You will need to make your own way there, and back home.
Event Type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Wed 26 February
Online Book Club - March
Book club meetings are held online each month, hosted by an experienced Librarian. They allow you to share your thoughts and discuss opinions about the book with other carers.
Event Type: Carers only / Online /Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Thu 27 February
Online Meditation Soundbath - March
Did you know that singing bowls have been used to help calm the mind, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety and promote better sleep? Join us for some mindfulness at our online Meditation Soundbath sessions.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Rainbow Crew - March
Carers in the rainbow community have unique challenges and can benefit from connections with other rainbow carers. The Rainbow Crew is a safe space for adult carers who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Crafternoons - April: Session 2 - Cardboard Loom Weaving
Are you looking for a space to get artsy and crafty? If you are then Crafternoons is the place for you! The project for this session is: Cardboard Loom Weaving
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Tue 18 February
Young Carers Movie Session - April
The new Minecraft movie hits the big screen this April - get ready to see your favourite blocky world come to life. Be there and be square!
Event type: Young carers ONLY (8-18 years) / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Sun 2 March
Young Carers Splatball Game - April
Gear up, take aim, and get ready to dodge, dive and SPLAT your way through the ultimate splatball showdown!
Event type: Young carers ONLY (8-25 years) / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Sun 2 March
Young Carers TwistED Science Lab Party - April
Get ready to spark your curiosity and dive into hands-on fun at TwistED Science.
Event type: Young carers ONLY (5-12 years) / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Sun 2 March
Young Carers Snorkelling Adventure - April
An underwater adventure awaits - Out Doors Inc have got the gear, all you need to do is dive in and make a splash!
Event type: Young carers ONLY (16-25 years) / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Sun 2 March
Online Meditation Soundbath - February
Did you know that singing bowls have been used to help calm the mind, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety and promote better sleep? Join us for some mindfulness at our online Meditation Soundbath sessions.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Online Book Club - February
Book club meetings are held online each month, hosted by an experienced Librarian. They allow you to share your thoughts and discuss opinions about the book with other carers.
Event Type: Carers only / Online /Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Thu 30 January
Peninsula Carers Group Lunch
The group is for carers who live in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region. Monthly meetings will be held in-person at the Mornington Community House.
Event type: Carers from the Frankston & Mornington Peninsula region ONLY / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Wed 29 January
Let’s Talk Dementia - February: Session 2
A group for carers of people who live with dementia to find support and connection.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Take A Breath - February: Session 4
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Wellbeing & Self-Care - February: Session 4
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Kingston Arts Centre presents: I Love Paris
Join Tamara Kuldin as she brings you on a journey of Doris Day’s most treasured repertoire of songs.
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Tue 28 January
Carers Crew - February: Session 2
A safe and easy going space for male carers. Talk to other male carers, share your experiences, learn from the experiences of other male carers and make new friends.
Event type: Male carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Dot Mandala Painting
Learn techniques to create stunning mandalas on a square canvas with your choice of colours.
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Thu 23 January
Online Movie Club - February
In our Movie Club, you will be asked to watch a selected movie each month, at home, from a free-to-air platform. You will then meet with a group of Carers online to chat about the movie, life and everything in between.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Wed 29 January
Take A Breath - February: Session 3
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Crafternoons - February: Session 1 - Petit Canvas Panel Painting
Are you looking for a space to get artsy and crafty? If you are then Crafternoons is the place for you! The project for this session is: Petit Canvas Panel Painting
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Tue 21 January
Sandybeach Centre presents: Music Alive - February
Join us for a lively and popular music program that will get your toes tapping at Sandybeach Centre’s Music Alive program.
Event type: Carers & Care Recipients / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Tue 21 January
Wellbeing & Self-Care - February: Session 3
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Online Bingo - February
BINGO! Need we say more? There will be BINGO. There will be PRIZES. There will be CONVERSATION. There will be CONNECTING WITH OTHER CARERS. There will be FUN!
Event Type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Thu 16 January
Bunnings Workshop - February: Keysborough
This is an in-person craft and D.I.Y. workshop that will be held at Bunnings Keysborough. You will need to make your own way there, and back home.
Event Type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Thu 16 January
Carers’ Q & A - February
The Carers’ Q & A group is designed to be a place for carers to come together to talk about caring. The sessions will be facilitated by a member of the Alfred Health Carer Services team who will also be there to help answer questions.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Wed 22 January
Let’s Talk Dementia - February: Session 1
A group for carers of people who live with dementia to find support and connection.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Take A Breath - February: Session 2
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Wellbeing & Self-Care - February: Session 2
Want to learn more about what you can do to support yourself? Join members of our Carer Services team to learn and practice skills in relaxation, mindfulness, self compassion and wellbeing.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Frankston Arts Centre presents: David Hobson - Hear Me Now
With many songs to sing, stories to tell and a little comedy, this new concert by David Hobson will delight those who love beautiful music.
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Fri 17 January
Carers Crew - February: Session 1
A safe and easy going space for male carers. Talk to other male carers, share your experiences, learn from the experiences of other male carers and make new friends.
Event type: Male carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Take A Breath - February: Session 1
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime
Crafternoons - February: Session 2 - Tote Bag Painting
Are you looking for a space to get artsy and crafty? If you are then Crafternoons is the place for you! The project for this session is: Tote Bag Painting
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Tue 17 December 2024
Dumpling Making Class
Master the art of the dumpling with Relish Mama and learn how to make your own fillings and dough from scratch!
Event type: Carers only / In-Person
EOI cut-off date: Fri 3 January
Rainbow Crew - January
Carers in the rainbow community have unique challenges and can benefit from connections with other rainbow carers. The Rainbow Crew is a safe space for adult carers who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Online Meditation Soundbath - January
Did you know that singing bowls have been used to help calm the mind, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety and promote better sleep? Join us for some mindfulness at our online Meditation Soundbath sessions.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Online Book Club - January
Book club meetings are held online each month, hosted by an experienced Librarian. They allow you to share your thoughts and discuss opinions about the book with other carers.
Event Type: Carers only / Online /Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Thu 2 January
Let’s Talk Dementia - January: Session 2
A group for carers of people who live with dementia to find support and connection.
Event type: Carers only / Online / Victoria-wide
EOI cut-off date: Apply at anytime
Take A Breath - January: Session 3
This session is designed to be a simple, short and easy way to start or continue a wellbeing practice. It starts with some gentle, easy stretching and finishes with a guided meditation or yoga 'nidra'.
Event type: Carers only / Online
EOI cut-off dates: Apply at anytime