April 2015
Hello carers - and welcome to all our new carers,
In March we held two retreats with the first one having carers heading off to Thuruna Bay for 4 days and the
other retreat was at Hahndorf and Murray Bridge. Both retreats provided carers with the well-deserved break
and time to relax. The feedback from both retreats have been positive.
The next lot of retreats will occur in May. The ATSI retreat this time will be in Port Augusta but we will have
carers travelling from the South East Country, Eyre and Metro Western regions. The other retreat will be at
Rawnsley Park. Both retreats will be for two days, one night. If you are interested in attending either retreat
please register your interest as soon as possible to make sure you have place.
Coming up in April: A couple of people are coming from Sydney to SA and are wanting to consult with the
community around Social Inclusion for Carers. The project aims to: document carers’ social exclusion; think
about social inclusion in a way that can include the lived experiences of carers; provide evidence to inform
policies which support carers to engage in many aspects of life domains; and develop indicators of social
inclusion most relevant to carers. Dates for this consultation will be finalised soon and once confirmation is
done, I will get the information out to carers on when and where this consultation meeting will occur.
Port Lincoln Trip is from 20th to 22nd April 2015. I will be away from the Port Augusta during this time,
however if you need to talk with someone and it can’t wait until I return on the 23rd, please do not hesitate to
contact the office on 8641 1844. The staff will be happy to talk with you and assist you where possible.
Please remember, booking or registering your interest in attending any groups or retreats is essential for
catering and booking purposes. You can do this by calling 8641 1844 or popping into the office at Shop 1, 5
Young Street.
Cheers Dianne and all the staff at NCC
Carers SA Northern Country Region Staff
Cephas Stanley – Regional Team Leader
Dianne Welgraven – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Carer
Project Worker (based at Port Augusta office)
Leanne Knight – Mental Health Worker/Carer Support Worker &
Admin
Barbara Drechsler – Carer Support Worker
Meg Robertson – Carer Support Worker
Virginia Lockwood – Young Carer Worker
Carer Groups
At NCC we have regular monthly
gatherings at different venues.
These gatherings are an opportunity
for all carers to meet with others
who have a shared understanding of
your day to day issues.
You are welcome to join in these
group gatherings.
Port Augusta Brunch
Mon13th April, 11am
Café Primo’s
Quorn M/Tea
Thurs 2rd April, 10.30am
Port Augusta/Whyalla/Iron Knob Combined group
Tues 14th April, departs Port Augusta at 10am
Returning to Port Augusta approx. 3.30pm
(See page 3 for details)
Port Pirie H/Vs
Wed 8th April
Times to be made
Whyalla A/tea
Thurs 23rd April, 1pm
Café Primo’s
Port Lincoln Trip is from 20th to 22nd April 2015
ATSI Project Worker will be away from the Port Augusta during this time.
Port Lincoln ARG
Tues 21st April, 10.30am
Port Lincoln A/tea
Mon 20th April, 2.30pm
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are essential for catering purposes
Up and Coming
Public Holidays and Events
Port Augusta, Whyalla,
Quorn & Port Pirie
Friday 3rd April
Good Friday
Monday 6th April
Easter Monday
Please be advised young carers will
receive a newsletter informing them of
School Holidays start
Monday 13th April
when young carers activities will occur,
along with the venues, from
Virginia, the Young Carer Worker.
School returns
Monday 27th April
Saturday 25th April
Anzac Day
Mother’s Day
Sunday 10th May 2015.
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Life is like a camera…
Focus on what is
important,
Capture the good times,
Develop from the
the negatives
and if things don’t work
out
……
Take another shot.
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Carers SA
Flexible Retreat Packages
You can choose from a selection of holiday packages!
You nominate your preferred times to holiday!
You decide who you would like to take a break with!
Choose from one of the fantastic packages on offer from
one night to three nights away!
Would you like to go away, by yourself, with another Carer or with a friend?
Flexible retreat options have been developed for those of you who have thought
about going on a retreat, however need more flexibility.
You have the freedom to choose when you would like to go, who you holiday with &
where you would like to holiday.
For any queries or further information on eligibility, please contact
Carers SA Northern Country on 8641 1844
Shop 1, 5 Young Street Port Augusta SA 5700
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The volunteer / mentor program aims to
maintain and improve services for carers and
young carers within Carers SA regions.
Currently we are seeking carers who are
interested in becoming volunteers in various
locations to support Carer Support Workers
and carers in need – if you would like to
know more about the program contact
Port Augusta Carers SA
on 8641 1844
or call into the Office at
Do you know a young carer?
A young carer is a person who provides care
and support for a parent, family member,
sibling or friend who has a disability, is frail
aged, mental health issue or who has a
chronic or physical illness.
Contact
Port Augusta Carers SA
on
8641 1844
Shop 1, 5 Young Street
Port Augusta
We provide support, emotional support and
young carers social and informational outings.
Support at home and at school
Vegie Slice
1 large onion, chopped
4 bacon rashers, chopped
2 large zucchini, grated
1 large carrot, grated
75g mushrooms, sliced
1 cup wholemeal SR flour
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated tasty cheese
Fresh herbs to garnish (optional)
1. Lightly grease 23cm square slab pan.
2. Cook onion and bacon until soft.
3. Combine mixture in bowl with zucchini, carrot,
mushrooms, flour, eggs and cheese and mix
well.
4. Press into prepared pan.
5. Cook 180C for 30-40 minutes or until golden
brown.
6. Slice and serve with salad if desired.
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CARERS SA
NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME (NILS)
Carers SA NILS offers family carers who are on a
low income, access to a loan of up to $1,200 for
essential household items and services such as
whitegoods, computers, furniture and car
repairs with no interest, fees or charges.
The loan is repaid over a 12 month period with
repayments
made
through
Centrelink’s
Centrepay scheme.
To enquire please call the friendly Carers SA
Advisory Team on
Free Call 1800 242 636.
Condolences
Pika Wiya Health Services
Community Health Centre
40-46 Dartmouth Street
Port Augusta
South Australia 5700
Our Deepest Sympathy and
condolences to carers who have lost
a loved one in recent months.
And best wishes too many carers
who are feeling unwell at present
Clinic
Telephone: 8642-9999
Facsimile: 8642-4456
The service is Free from a landline.
For all your Health Care needs
Operating times are:
- 6pm to 8am Monday to Friday
- 6pm Friday to 8am Saturday
- 12noon Saturday to 8am Monday
- 24 hours on public holidays
The helpline is also not intended for
patients whose condition can wait
until their GP’s practice is open.
Commonwealth Respite &
Carelink Centre
Want to attend that Carer event but need
some help for time away?
For Carer respite needs
Ph 1800 052 222
Northern Country Carers would like to thank
all those carers, volunteers and mentors who
have so generously given up their valuable
time to help us, either in the office or out
with a group. We appreciate all that you do.
We wish all our carers and
carees a very Happy Birthday in
April. May all your wishes
come true!
If you do not wish to receive this
newsletter please let us know on
8641 1844
Information about Carers SA Services
Information about services offered through
Carers SA and its privacy, confidentiality,
feedback and complaints policies is in the
booklet “Information about our services including rights and responsibilities”. This is
available on the Carers SA website
www.carers-sa.asn.au or through any office of
Carers SA.