Living & Learning Nillumbik
Carers Hub – May 2023
Dear Carer,
Welcome to the May edition of the Carers Hub newsletter!
Melbourne's early transition into winter this year has brought us wetter and colder days in early May. It's common for the gloomy weather to have an impact on people's mood and subtly increase their stress levels.
It is therefore particularly important to look after our mental health.
Carers Hub is introducing the following activities that we hope you will find interesting and beneficial for your mental health and wellbeing.
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LifeSkills – Stress, Emotions & Gratitude
Dates: 22 May, 29 May and 5 June
Time: 2pm
Where: Eltham Neighbourhood House Sunroom / Zoom
Sometimes life gives us lemons and sometimes they are rotten lemons! We don’t always have control of what happens to us in life, but it is possible to learn new ways to live well – even when things turn sour.
Join this series of three workshops to learn about practical tools to move through and grow from all of life’s experiences.
Carers who often experience stress due to their roles and responsibilities can particularly benefit from learning effective coping strategies.
Register here:
LifeSkills - Stress, Emotions & Gratitude Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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Stop, breathe, and refresh: a series of four workshops
Dates: 19 June, 26 June, 3 July, 10 July
Time: 2pm
Where: Eltham Neighbourhood House Sunroom / Zoom
739 Main Rd, Eltham, 3095
This series of four Be at Ease workshops include multiple short, guided practices and opportunities for reflection.
The workshops are tailored for carers who often experience stress due to their roles and responsibilities. You can learn about mindfulness and practise it to manage stress in life.
Workshops are accessible online via Zoom too!
Register here:
Practising Mindfulness Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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Carers' Cuppa
Dates: 29 May, 26 June
Time: 10am - 12 noon
Where: Eltham Neighbourhood House Sunroom / Zoom
739 Main Rd, Eltham, 3095
You do not need to register for these fortnightly sessions, please just come along.
“There is so much information out there, carers don’t always know where to start and sometimes, just having an informal conversation with someone about what is going on in their lives, they are able to retain information more readily. I will be using my life experiences, my knowledge and my extensive network of others who have also been on this journey of knowing what services and supports they can ask for and how to ask for them.”
Megan, a Carer Peer Support Worker
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Pathways for Carers
When: 1 June
Time: 10:15am
Where: Meet at healthAbility in the Wominjeka room
Join other carers for a morning tea followed by an optional gentle walk around the Andrew Pocket Park.
(Please note that Pathways for Carers Eltham is going to have its last session in this financial year.)
Register here:
Pathways for Carers: Eltham Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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Mood and food
When: 23 May, 30 May, 6 June, 13 June
Time: 11am
Where: Eltham Neighbourhood House (kitchen)
739 Main Rd, Eltham, 3095
Cook a healthy affordable meal to eat together in a supportive and friendly environment.
Learn how food can improve your mood, give you more energy and help you think more clearly from this free four-week workshop facilitated by a qualified dietitian.
You will receive recipes and helpful resources to take away.
Register here:
Mood and food workshop Tickets, Tue 23/05/2023 at 11:00 am | Eventbrite
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Seniors Social Lunch on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
When: 15 June
Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Where: Eltham Community and Reception Centre
801 Main Rd, Eltham, 3095
Are you over 55 and living in Nillumbik? Come along to our free Seniors Social Lunch on June 15. This event is to raise awareness about elder abuse, while creating connections with others.
A two course lunch will be accompanied by a guest speaker from Seniors Rights Victoria and music by Hana Zreikat.
Register here:
Seniors Social Lunch for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Tickets, Thu 15/06/2023 at 11:30 am | Eventbrite
Please note bookings for this lunch close on Sunday 21 May.
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Information session on decision making and legal rights
When: 22 June
Time: 10.30am
Where: Eltham Library
Panther Place, Eltham, 3095
What is Enduring Power of Attorney? What is Medical Treatment Decision Maker? What is Guardianship and what is administration? How is an Advanced Care Directive different from a will?
You may feel confused about these things, and you may want to learn about your and your loved ones’ legal rights, join us to hear the presentation made by the Office of Public Advocate and learn about these complex legal terms.
You do not need to register for this session, please just come along.
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