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Monday 11 May
2015
Calendar of Events
Aged Program
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
“ Coping with changes in behavior”
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia.
Boardroom, CarerLinks North
Lunch provided
The Aged program assists carers of a person
aged over 65 years or carers of a person
who has dementia or cognitive changes
prior to the age of 65 years. (45 for Aboriginal
or Torres Strait Islanders)
Our information sessions and groups can
help you access information and advice,
provide opportunities to meet with other
carers and offer a break from your caring
role.
To assist you in attending:
 In home respite may be arranged whilst
you are away
 Interpreter support if required may be able
to be arranged
 A contribution towards the cost of transport
to/from the event may be able to be
provided
Workers will discuss if you have
any of the above requirements
when registering for the event or an
activity
Merri Community Health Services
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink
Centre / CarerLinks North
Aged Program
June
Carer Social Outing.
-For Carers who are socially isolated-
Please contact Sandy on 9495 2544 or Luciana on
9495 2545 for further information.
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Monday 15 June
“ Intimacy and dementia”
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia.
Boardroom, CarerLinks North
Lunch provided
RSVP to Anna by 1.6.2014 on 9495 2548
More information about the groups
A more detailed flyer will be made available for
each session and will also be made accessible via
the Merri Community Health Services website.
The calendar of events can be found on the Home
page www.mchs.org.au
Calendar
of Events
Feb-June
2015
February – June 2015
Monday 16 February
Wednesday 18 March
April/May
Centrelink
Carers’ Forum
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia
Boardroom, CarerLinks North
Lunch provided.
A forum for family carers of a person with dementia. This is also
an opportunity for carers to discuss future topics of interest for
2014-2015.
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia
Venue: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre
Six Saturday sessions exploring and dealing with the
emotional impact of the caring role on women, in a safe
and creative environment.
RSVP to Anna by 6.3.2014 on 9495 2548
Please contact Christina on 9495 2546 for further information.
Financial Information Service on fees for permanent
placement in residential care facilities and Home Care
Packages Levels 1-4
RSVP to Anna by 9.2.2014 on 9495 2548
Thursday 19 February
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
“Impact of caring for someone with dementia”
Finding Your Voice Program for Women
Venue: Northcote
Monday 23 March
Monday 20 April
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic
“ Depression and Dementia”
“Considering Residential Care”
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia
Boardroom, CarerLinks North
Lunch provided
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia.
Boardroom, CarerLinks North
Lunch provided
RSVP to Anna by 10.2.2014 on 9495 2548
RSVP to Anna by 15.3.2014 on 9495 2548
RSVP to Anna by 13.4.2014 on 9495 2548
March
April/May
Thursday 7 May
Carer Social Outing
Social outing for male carers
First Aid Awareness
Lunch provided
This session is for family carers of a person with dementia. It will
focus on assessing a situation, responding appropriately, applying
first aid procedures and communicating necessary information to
relevant persons.
-For carers who are socially isolated.
Please contact Sandy on 9495 2544 or Luciana on
9495 2545 for further information.
Boardroom, CarerLinks North
Please contact Gozde on 9495 2553 or Lesley on
9495 2542.
Lunch provided
RSVP to Anna by 1.5.2014 on 9495 2548
Younger Onset Dementia Carer Support Group date:- 26 February, 16 April, 25 June 2015
Invitation to carers of a person affected by cognitive changes or dementia before the age of 65 years. Small group of carers (15) who meet bi-monthly.
Range of guest speakers who present on a range of topics of interest, as identified by carers.