Advance care planning is making a plan for the type of healthcare or personal care you would want to receive if you lost the ability to make decisions. This session will be an introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP).

Event type: Carers & Care Recipients/ Online
RSVP: Monday, 13th of March

This session will be an introduction to dementia. It is aimed at people who are living with dementia and Carers wanting to learn more about dementia.

Event type: Carers & people living with dementia / Online
RSVP: Thursday, 9th of February

Do you know what your rights are, as a carer?

• As a carer, you have legal rights related to your role and how you should be treated. You may also need to manage the legal affairs of the person you care for.

• It’s important to know your legal rights as a carer. The rights of Australia’s carers are recognised by national, state and territory laws and policies.

This month we will be offering an online session for carers, explaining what your rights are and how to advocate for the person you care for.

There will also be plenty of time during the session to answer any specific questions you might have.

There will be door prizes at this event.

Event type: Carers & care recipients / Online
RSVP: Tuesday 15th of November

It is important to plan for your future. It is so important that we are running this session again!

Right now you are able to make your own decisions about your finances and any medical treatment you might need. There may come a time when you need someone else to make those decisions for you.

A power of attorney will enable you to make sure that the person you choose can legally make decisions for you.

In this session, the Office of the Public Advocate will provide you with a brief overview of powers of attorney and how to set them up.

There will be plenty of time during the session to answer any specific questions you might have.

There will be door prizes at this event.

Event type: Carers & Care Recipients / Online
RSVP: Monday, 17th of October

The aged care system is complex, and it can sometimes be confusing and difficult to find your way.

This session will provide an introduction to the aged care system.

This session will help you:

• understand the aged care system

• compare the aged care services available to you

• select the right services for you

• get the right information you need to access aged care services

• find out about the changes coming to Aged Care in 2023

There will also be plenty of time during the session to answer any specific questions you might have.

There will be door prizes at this event.

Event type: Carers & care recipients / Online
RSVP: Wednesday 6th of July

Unfortunately, as those we care for age, falls in the home can become more likely.

This session is designed to help you:

• Prevent falls within your home.

• Know what to do if the person you care for has a fall.

Topics included will be:

• Tips for ensuring safety at home

• What to do when CR has a fall

• Main causes of falls

• Main focus is to be on prevention, at home, covering a range of scenarios or possible risk factors

• Safety planning & quick guide on how to identify possible risk

• There will also be time for your questions at the end of the session

There will be door prizes at this event.

Event type: Carers & care recipients / Online
RSVP: Monday 6th of June

This session will be an introduction aimed at Greek speaking people who are living with dementia and the people who care for them.

Topics will include:

• What is dementia?

• What are the signs of dementia?

• Risk factors, symptoms and treatment

• When to seek medical attention

• What you can do if you are caring for someone with dementia

• Resources will be provided in Greek language

There will be door prizes at this event.

Event type: Greek speaking Carers & people living with dementia Where: Online
RSVP: Thursday 2nd of June

Have you thought about what would happen if you were not around to make decisions for the person you care for. Have you thought about what would happen if you were unable to make decisions for yourself?

Advance care planning is making a plan for the type of healthcare or personal care you would want to receive if you lost the ability to make decisions.

This session will be an introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP).

Topics covered will include:

• Basic understanding of what is Advance Care Planning

• The benefits of Advance Care Planning

• What Advance Care Planning documents are available, including:

  • Medical Treatment Decision Maker

  • Advance Care Directive

• How to complete the forms

• Understanding the legislation surrounding Advance Care Planning

There will also be time allocated for any questions you may have in the session.

Event type: Carers and Care Recipients
RSVP: Wednesday 1st of June

This session will be an introduction to dementia. It is aimed at people who are living with dementia and Carers wanting to learn more about dementia.

Topics will include:

• What are the signs of dementia?

• What are the types of dementia?

• What are the stages of change?

• What can I do?

• Who can help me?

This session will be hosted by a very experienced dementia educator who has many years of experience working with people living with dementia and people who support them.

Event type: Carers & people living with dementia / Online
RSVP: Wednesday 18th of May

The aged care system is complex, and it can sometimes be confusing and difficult to find your way.

When making decisions about your future, it is important to be informed and be prepared.

This session will help you:

• get the right information to access aged care services

• understand the aged care system

• compare aged care services

• select the right services for you

Event type: Carers & care recipients / Online
RSVP: Monday 16th of May

Let’s talk about all things Dementia – including top tips to cope with it.

Topics will include:

• What are the signs of dementia?

• What are the stages of change?

• What can I do?

• Who can help me?

The session is aimed at carers over 55 years of age living in Cardinia who care for people with age or dementia-related challenges.

This session will be face-to-face at: Outlook Pakenham Community Centre

Light refreshments will be provided.

Event type: Carers who live in Cardinia only / Face-To-Face
RSVP: Tuesday 29th of March

This session is to increase your awareness and understanding of legal issues, challenges and responsibilities:

Topics covered will include:

• What do you need to know about power of attorney?

• What do you need to know about medical & financial decisions?

• How does it impact the carer at home or facility-based care?

• What is advocacy?

The session is aimed at carers over 55 years of age who care for people who have a disability, aged or mental health conditions.

This session will be face-to-face at: Outlook Pakenham Community Centre

Light refreshments will be provided.

Event type: Carers who live in Cardinia only / Face-To-Face

This workshop explores why your health and wellbeing are important and give you strategies to help better care for yourself. It will provide practical caring skills and strategies to help you manage your life as a carer.

The session will:

• explore skills to manage challenges, situations & behaviours,

• provide pathways for support,

• talk about stages of change, life transitions, grief & loss,

• promote emotional regulation & self-awareness,

• help you to avoid isolation through community & social connections

• provide information or resources that can support carers.

This workshop is open to all families and carers who live in Cardinia Shire, especially those who find it difficult to care for themselves.

This session will be face-to-face at: Outlook Pakenham Community Centre.

Light refreshments will be provided on the day.

Event type: Carers, Care Recipients & Family who live in Cardinia/Face-To-Face