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ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Calendar 2010

ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Calendar 2010

Date: 2010
Summary:
ARAFEMI - Carer Respite Activities Calendar

Carers can particiapte in a range of activities throughtout the year run by the ARAFEMI organisation. For more information and bookings please phone our Respite Team at ARAFEMI on 9810 9300.

Please note a $10.00 attendance fee per person is required to secure your place.
Entry and transport costs covered by Arafemi.
The meeting place for all activities is
ARAFEMI Head Office at 270 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122
More info: Respite Calendar

VILLA MARIA

Disability, Aged Care & Education

Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 10am to 12 Noon
Venue: See flyer for details
Summary:
Villa Maria is offering a walking group for carers of people in the Eastern Region who are frail aged, have dementia, acquired brain injury or mental illness. The walks will take place every second Monday in the Monash area. The group will get together at a local café for a cuppa following the walk. Please call Villa Maria access and Information on 1300 650 615 for bookings.
Website: www.villamaria.com.au
More info: Click her to see flyer

THE INAUGURAL WINSTON S RICKARDS MEMORIAL ORATION “PROMOTING RECOVERY FROM YOUTH MENTAL ILLNESS”

THE INAUGURAL WINSTON S RICKARDS MEMORIAL ORATION “PROMOTING RECOVERY FROM YOUTH MENTAL ILLNESS”

Date: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Queen’s College, The University of Melbourne, 1-17 College Crescent, Parkville, Victoria
Summary:
The Inaugural Winston Rickards Memorial Oration will be presented by Professor Bruce Tonge, entitled “Promoting Recovery from Youth Mental Illness”, taking place on Wednesday 24 March at 7.30pm at Queen ’s College, The University of Melbourne. The Oration is free of charge. A notice of the event is attached.

Professor Tonge will address the importance of providing appropriate treatment for child and adolescent mental health problems.

Such problems often set the scene for ongoing mental illness into adult life. Individual and family factors influencing outcomes, vital aspects of treatment, and the many links between these factors will be discussed.
More info: Invitation to Winston Rickards Memorial Oration Mar 24 2010.pdf

ARAFEMI - March-June Calendar for carers

ARAFEMI - March-June Calendar for carers

Summary:
Carer Respite Days from March - June

The Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre/CarerLinks North and ARAFEMI are pleased to invite Mental Health carers living in the Northern Metropolitan Region to respite day activities.

Carers will be eligible to register for ONE of the activities. Places are limited, not guaranteed, so register your interest ASAP to avoid disappointment!
More info: March-June Calendar for carers

Villa Maria - Carer Events March 2010

Villa Maria - Carer Events March 2010

Date: March 2010
Summary:
Villa Maria Activities for Carers

If you care for someone in the Eastern Region at home who is frail aged, has dementia, acquired brain injury or mental illness you are welcome to join us for the included events and activities.

Bookings Essential. For bookings and respite information call Villa Maria Carer Access 1300 650 615. Transport not provided

Click the attachment for more information.
More info: Villa Maria - Carer Events March 2010

ARAFEMI - Family Services Education Calendar 2010

ARAFEMI - Family Services Education Calendar 2010

Venue: ARAFEMI’s head office 270 Auburn Rd Hawthorn
Summary:
ARAFEMI Family Services Education Calendar 2010

ARAFEMI Family Services holds various seminars, workshops and respite activities for Carers during 2010.

Seminars/Workshops: $5.00
Respite Activities/Education cost: $10.00

For further information, please contact Carer Helpline 1300550265, email susan.preece@arafemi.org.au

Please click on attachment for information and dates of activities and workshops.
More info: ARAFEMI Family Services Education calendar 2010

Anxiety Disorders Seminars

Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria Free Seminars on Anxiety Disorders

Date: Tuesday 9th March
Time: 1.30 pm–3.00 pm or 7.00 pm-8.30 pm
Venue: Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre Corner Bell Street & St Georges Road, Preston (Melways Reference 30 E1)
Summary:
The Anxiety Recovery Centre with the assistance of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund will be holding a Community Education Seminar on Understanding Anxiety Disorders, How much worry is too much worry?

The Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic Generalised, Social Anxiety & Panic Disorders.
An overview of Treatments; & Experiences of Hope & Recovery

Click on attachment for more information.
More info: Seminars on Anxiety Disorders