CARERS QUEENSLAND
SOUTH COAST OFFICE
Carer’s Calendar April 2015
Details of these meetings follow this schedule
SUBURB
Arundel
Beenleigh
Beaudesert
Beaudesert
Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Waters
Burleigh Heads
Clear Island
Waters
Coomera
Elanora
Mt Tamborine
Palm Beach
Southport
Upper Coomera
Varsity Lakes
GROUP
Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast
Carer Support Group
Beenleigh Carer Support Group
Beaudesert Carer Support Group
Beaudesert Regional Disability
Connections
Autism Gold Coast Morning
Coffee’n’Chat
Autism Gold Coast Evening
Coffee’n’Chat
Gold Coast Carer Social Club
Parkinson’s Support Group
Southern Gold Coast Carer
Support Group
Motor Neurone Carer Support
Group
Coomera Carer Support Group
Mental Illness Fellowship Qld
Carer Network Support Group
Mt Tamborine Carer Support
Group
Angels Carer Support Group
Mental Illness Fellowship Qld
Carers Together Group
Northern Carer Social Club
Forget-Me-Nots Program
DAY/DATE
Monday 20th April
Tuesday 28th April
Wednesday 15th April
Thursday 2nd April
Wednesday 1st April
No Meeting this Month
Monday 13th April
Tuesday 7th April
Monday 27th April
Wednesday 1st April
Wednesday 1st April
Tuesday 21st April
Wednesday 29th April
Tuesday 28th April
Wednesday 15thApril
Thursday 16th April
Thursday 23rd April
Also attached at pages 7 and 8 is the Feros Care Social Calendar for
April, May and June
Get out and about with the Feros Care social transport calendar. Activities are attached at
pages 7 and 8 and are eligible for over 65’s living on the Gold Coast.
Call Feros Care on 1300 763 583 to book.
Details of Monthly Carer Support Group & Social Club Meetings (cont)
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Wednesday 1st April (1st Wednesday) 10.00am-Noon
Coomera Carer Support Group
Meeting at the Training Room, Blue Care Coomera, 12 Esplanade, COOMERA
Please Note this is a New Venue. The easiest way to find Blue Care is to enter via Nell’s Court
and drive to the building with the white roof which is directly at the end of the cul-de-sac. Nell’s
Court is the street directly beside the Police Station.
Morning Tea and Guest Speaker Rhee Duthie from Australian Red Cross will talk about their
Social Support Programs including a Community Visiting Scheme, Telecross and Telechat.
Wednesday 1st April (1st Wednesday) 10.00am-Noon
Autism Gold Coast Morning Coffee'n'Chat meeting
Autism Gold Coast Cottage, Cascade Gardens, 2370 Gold Coast Hwy, BROADBEACH.
Entry is via the southern entrance to Cascade Gardens on Gold Coast Hwy at St Kilda Ave traffic
lights.
Gold coin donation and bring a plate to share. Contact Debra 5508 2376 for details of this
meeting and guest speaker information. (Please leave a message if phone is unattended).
Wednesday 1st April (1st Wednesday bi-monthly) 11.00am-1.00pm,
Motor Neurone Carer Support Group
Italian Club, 18 Fairway Dr, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS
This group is facilitated by Chris Carroll, Regional Advisor – Far North Coast, Motor Neurone
Disease Association of New South Wales in partnership with Carers Queensland.
A light lunch is provided. Contact Carers Queensland on 5534 2899 with any queries.
Thursday 2nd April (1st Thursday) 9.30am-Noon
Beaudesert Regional Disability Connections
The Club House, 6-12 Petersen St, BEAUDESERT
The Beaudesert Regional Disability Connections is a regular meeting for local agencies and
carers are very welcome to attend to hear what is happening in the district.
Tuesday 7th April (1st Tuesday) 11.00am-1.00pm
Parkinson’s Society Support Group
BAVIA House, 14 Kalimna Dr, BROADBEACH WATERS (opposite Bowls Club)
Support Group Meeting: Group discussion
Includes a light lunch.
Phone 5575 3567 or 5593 7928 to RSVP and for further information
Monday 13th April (2nd Monday), 10.00am-Noon
Gold Coast Carer Social Club
Caffe Cherry Beans, Shop 1616 Pacific Fair Shopping Centre (Caffe Cherry Beans is on the ground
floor in the new section of Pacific Fair near Giant Chemist and JB HiFi)
Morning Tea and an opportunity to have a chat and catch up with other carers.
Wednesday 15th April (3rd Wednesday) 10.00-Noon
Beaudesert Carer Support Group
Elysium Village, 339 Brisbane St, BEAUDESERT, in the community room
Morning Tea and Guest Speaker Andy Fechner, President of Beaudesert U3A will talk about all
the interesting courses on offer.
Please RSVP on 5534 2899 by the Monday 13th April.
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Wednesday 15thApril (3rd Wednesday) 10.00am-11.30am
Mental Illness Fellowship Qld Carers Together Group
Federation Hub House, 10 Mick Veivers Way (Off Queen Street), SOUTHPORT. Parking available
in Owen Park
Light Refreshments provided.
This meeting provides carers caring for somebody living with mental illness with access to
appropriate information and resources. It aims to offer support and provide an opportunity to
meet others who understand the complexities of mental illness.
For more information please contact MIFQ on 5591 1750 or [email protected].
Thursday 16th April (3rd Thursday) 10.00am-Noon
Northern Carer Social Club (formerly Coomera Carer Social Club)
The Star Café, Coffee Club, Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Rd, UPPER COOMERA.
Morning Tea and an opportunity to have a chat and catch up with other carers.
Monday 20th April (3rd Monday) 10.30am-1.00pm
Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast Carer Support Group
Paradise Kids Centre, 89 Allied Dr, ARUNDEL
Meeting followed by lunch at no cost. For more information about the meeting, presentation
and to RSVP please call Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast on 5594 0270.
Tuesday 21st April (3rd Tuesday) 9.30am-Noon
Mental Illness Fellowship Qld Elanora Carer Network Support Group
Elanora Uniting Church, 17 Applecross Way, ELANORA. Parking available
Light Refreshments provided.
This meeting provides information, advice and support to carers caring for somebody living
with mental illness and is attended by carers, carer representatives, a clinical representative
and community mental health providers. For more information please contact MIFQ on
5563 8855 or [email protected].
Thursday 23rd April (4th Thursday) 10.00am- Noon,
Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast & Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, Mattock Rd, Varsity Lakes
The Forget-Me-Nots program for Carers and their loved ones
Morning Tea and social get together. For more information and to RSVP please call Alzheimer’s
Australia Gold Coast on 5594 0270.
Monday 27th April (4th Monday) 10.00am-Noon
Southern Carer Support Group
Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving Club, Cnr Goodwin Tce & Gold Coast Hwy, BURLEIGH HEADS
Morning tea and discussion to follow
Guest Speaker will be Rachel Farr from the Advocacy Division Carers Queensland.
Carers Queensland believes the interests of a vulnerable person are best served when there is a
well-resourced and supported family member in place with an understanding of the QLD Civil
Administrative Process.
Tuesday 28th April (4th Tuesday) 10.00am-Noon
Beenleigh Carer Support Group
Beenleigh & Districts Senior Citizens Centre, Alamein St, BEENLEIGH
Morning Tea and guest speaker, Caroline Davitt, Dementia Advisor with Ozcare Dementia
Services, will discuss their services and answer your questions.
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Tuesday 28th April (Last Tuesday) 1.30pm-3.00pm
Angels Carer Support Group
Anglican Church Hall, Palm Beach Ave, PALM BEACH
Morning Tea and guest speaker Rhiannon Koplick from VitalCall will give an overview of their
service and products.
Wednesday 29th April (4th Wednesday) 10.00am-Noon
Mt Tamborine Carer Support Group
Tamborine Mountain Community Care
Morning Tea and guest speaker Brian Debnam to talk about health concerns for the aged.
Brian will also discuss first aid.
Contact Tamborine Mountain Community Care on 5545 4968 for further information.
Rainbow Grupo de Cuidadores y de Apoyo Familiar - Spanish Carers & Family Support Group
Este grupo ofrece apoyo e información, con la oportunidad de relacionarse con otras personas
cuya lengua materna es el español. Ocurre el último viernes de cada mes de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm
en el Centro Comunitario de Southport. Los nuevos miembros son bienvenidos, por favor
comunicarse con la Sra. Maria-Luisa Andrade (en español) si usted está interesado en asistir.
Coordinator: Sra Maria-Luisa Andrade
Mailing address (Escribiendo a): P.O. Box 1438, Broadbeach Qld. 4218
Calling (Llamando al): 0419 205 762
Email: [email protected]
Carers Wellness & Wellbeing Group
Join Counsellors Graeme Reardon and Isabell Mitsel in this group which will focus on exploring
emotional and psychological needs of carers. Carers will get an opportunity to become aware
of and develop skills about making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
This program is being held at:
Office 1, Upper Coomera Community Centre, 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera
The sessions will be held on the following days from 10.00am to 12.00pm:
Thursday 9th April, Thursday 14th May, Thursday 11th June, Thursday 9th July, Thursday 13th
August, Thursday 10th September and Thursday 8th October.
Morning Tea will be provided each day.
Bookings are essential, call the South Coast Office on 5534 2899
About Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland Inc. is the state wide peak body dedicated to improving the lives of all unpaid and family carers. Carers
Queensland provides information, support and services, researches and advocates for carers’ needs to government and
promotes awareness of carers within the community. There are approximately 500,000 unpaid carers in Queensland.
Learn more about Carers Queensland at www.carersqld.asn.au
2/1154 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach Qld 4221
PO Box 960, Elanora QLD 4221
(8.30am – 5.00pm M-F)
General Enquiries: 07 5534 2899
Carers Queensland Inc. ABN 20 061 257 725
Upper Coomera Community Variety Show presented by City of Gold Coast
Wednesday 1st April 10.00am-Noon
Show and Morning Tea
Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera
Lucky door prizes and give aways.
The morning is free for carers registered with Carers Qld.
Please call the South Coast Office on 5534 2899 to let us know you are going to attend.
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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
AND RETREAT
Carers Queensland and Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre are offering the Mental
Health and Wellness Program which will be held in May 2015. This consists of three workshops
held at Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving Club, followed by a retreat at Mantra on Salt, Kingscliff
for two days and two nights where you will complete a Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
If you are caring for someone who is living with mental health issues and you
have not been on a Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre funded Retreat
in 2014 call CRCC on 1800 052 222 to register for this Program and Retreat before
Monday 13th April.
Workshops at Burleigh Heads Life Saving Club
Wednesdays 9:30am- 2:30pm
• 6th of May
• 13th of May
• 20th of May
Workshop Daily Timetable
9:15am- arrival
9:30am- morning tea
10:00am- Theme of the Day/ Guest Speakers
12:00pm- Lunch
12:30pm- Theme of the Day/ Guest Speakers
2:30pm- close and depart
Retreat at Mantra on Salt Beach,
• Wed 27th of May- meet at Mantra at 9:00am
• Thurs 28th of May- Mental Health first aid certificate training
• Fri 29th of May – checkout at 10:00am
*Please note that a buffet breakfast and buffet lunch will be provided at the usual meal times
during your stay, however dinner will be at your own cost.
If there are more eligible carers than places available a ballot will be conducted to determine
who is offered a place.
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INDIVIDUAL RETREATS
Because some carers never seem to be able to fit into group retreats Carers Queensland and
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre are offering individually directed retreats at Sofitel
Broadbeach.
These individual retreats are structured to provide carers with brief rest and recreation and an
opportunity to refocus on their own resilience and coping skills. Our Counsellor will assist carers
to identify and assess personal retreat objectives by telephone before and after the retreat.
If you are caring for someone who is living with mental health issues or someone
over the age of 65 and you have not been on a Commonwealth Respite and
Carelink Centre funded Retreat in 2014 then call CRCC on 1800 052 222 to register
for these retreats before Monday 13th April.
If there are more eligible carers than retreats available a ballot will be conducted to determine
who is offered a place.
Once you have been offered a place by Carers Qld you can arrange a date with Sofitel
Broadbeach. Our arrangements are based on week day pricing and will exclude most school
holiday and public holiday periods. A little bit of compromise may be required but if you cannot
get a date that suits you we will pass the booking on to the next carer on the list.
If you choose to have someone stay with you the extra cost is your own responsibility.
These retreats consist of bed & breakfast including parking, Endota Spa for a relaxing massage
and a Gold Class movie ticket
Check in time is 2pm and check out is 11am
Located in the heart of Broadbeach, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach features beautifully appointed
rooms and suites offering ocean or hinterland views. With 2 restaurants, bars and meeting
facilities, the hotel faces the Gold Coast Convention Centre. The Sofitel is 200 m from the beach
and monorail to the Casino and has 2 swimming pools, whirlpool bath, tennis courts and gaming
lounge. Visit: www.sofitel.com/Broadbeach.
Sofitel Broadbeach 5592 2250, 81 Surf Parade BROADBEACH
Endota Spa 5504 6776, 1/17 Elizabeth Avenue BROADBEACH
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Live life the Feros Care way with fun, friendship and fantastic days out!
To book these trips you must be living on the Gold Coast, over 65 and eligible
for HACC-funded services. Call us on 1300 763 583 to register. All costs
are per person and include return door-to-door transport from your home.
CALL 1300 763 583 TO REGISTER
Easter lunch at Canungra
Valley Vineyard
Explore Murwillumbah
Township
The Feros Care Easter bunny isn’t in a rush to hop
away so join us for an eggscellent day out. Set in
the stunning Tamborine hinterland, the day starts
with a wine tasting tour, followed by an exciting
rubber ducky race downstream and Easter egg
hunt. After all that you’ll need the two-course lunch!
Nestled in the centre of the Tweed Valley,
Murwillumbah is a picturesque town with a
fascinating history. Take an insightful guided tour
of the Murwillumbah Regional Museum before
following the Heritage Walk through town to spot
the historic landmarks and a break for lunch.
April
April
May
June
Wednesday 15 and Tuesday 28
Tuesday 14
Thursday 28
Friday 1
Tuesday 23
Wednesday 10
Cost: $45 (includes transport, wine tasting tour,
activities and two-course lunch)
Cost: $10 (includes transport and guided museum tour)
Rainforest River Cruise
Madura Tea Plantation
All aboard! Take a leisurely cruise down the Tweed
River taking in the waterway sights and feeding
the local wildlife. A pleasant way to enjoy the great
outdoors, complete with homemade cake, freshly
brewed tea and coffee.
Have you ever wanted to see where your afternoon
cuppa comes from? Take a fascinating tour of
Australia’s first sub-tropical plantation, Madura Tea,
to uncover the art of tea production. The day then
leads you to the banks of the Tweed River for lunch
in the charming village of Tumbulgum.
April
May
June
Monday 20
Monday 25
Wednesday 20
Friday 8
Friday 5 & 26
Cost: $35 (includes transport, river cruise and morning tea)
April
May
June
Thursday 23
Tuesday 5 & 19 Tuesday 2, 16 & 30
Cost: $16 (includes transport, guided plantation tour and gift pack)
Tunes at Twin Towns
Calling all music lovers for a morning of great live
entertainment. Reliving the hits from yesteryear with
a modern twist, each month showcases some of
Australia’s best musicians. Whether you’d prefer
to rock n’ roll, boogie-on-down, or move and groove
there is something for everyone.
April
May
June
Tuesday 21
Wednesday 29
Wednesday 27
Wednesday 3
Cost: $15 (includes transport, featured live music show,
morning tea)
Glow Worm Caves
and Cedar Creek
Estate Vineyard
Learn about the fascinating glow worm colony of
Tamborine Mountain caves. Easily accessible the
caves let you get up close with the worms in their
home environment. A change of scenery then brings
you outdoors for an included wine tasting tour and
lunch at Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard.
April
May
Monday 13 & 27 Monday 11
Tuesday 26
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Tweed Regional
Gallery and Margaret
Olley Exhibition
The home of Australia’s most celebrated still life and
interior painter, Margaret Olley, is now on display at
Tweed Regional Galley. Enjoy lunch overlooking the
Tweed hinterland, followed by a guided gallery tour.
April
May
June
Thursday 30
Friday 17
Thursday 14
Friday 29
Thursday 25
Friday 12
Cost: $12 (includes transport and guided gallery tour)
Picnic in the park
The jewel in the crown of the Scenic Rim, Tamborine
Botanical Gardens offers over 11 hectares of diverse
flora and fauna. Pack your own lunch for a picnic in
the park, explore the gardens with a guided tour and
stop by the famous Gallery Walk in Tamborine town.
April
May
June
Wednesday 22 Wednesday 13 Wednesday 17 & 24
Thursday 16
Thursday 7 & 21 Thursday 4 & 11
Cost: $12 (includes transport and guided garden tour)
Monday 22
Tuesday 9
Cost: $36 (includes transport, glow worm tour,
wine tasting tour and lunch)
A day in Byron Bay
and Bangalow
Rise and Shine
Mullumbimby
It’s an early start, but well worth it when you arrive
at the eccentric atmosphere that is Mullumbimby
Farmers Markets. Wander the markets to the tunes
of local musicians and take in the culinary delights
before heading over to the Community Garden to
see how Mullum residents nurture their crops.
April
May
June
Friday 24
Friday 22
Friday 19
Cost: $18 (includes transport and chocolate tour)
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CALL 1300 763 583 TO REGISTER
Cruise on down to the famous beachside town of
Byron Bay to immerse yourself in local history, art
and culture and scenic lookouts. Recharge with
lunch overlooking the coastline before heading
inland to the quaint Bangalow township.
April
May
June
Monday 18
Wednesday 6
Friday 15
Monday 1 & 29
Thursday 18
Cost: $10 (includes transport)