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NDIS Home and Living Consultation
NDIS are developing a new approach to Home and Living and want to give participants more choice and control over where and how they live. They also want to support participants to build the skills they need to live independently.
The Hobart Clinic’s Carer Support Sessions
The role of meaningful occupation in recovery and how to support loved ones to explore or engage Susan Austin (Occupational Therapist) will lead a discussion on how different types of activities can be helpful in recovering from mental ill-health. She will share some highlights from the research on this topic. There will be a chance to talk about any challenges you are having with supporting your loved ones to engage in activities, whether it be leisure, chores, exercise, work or other roles. Susan will talk about how to identify what activities are meaningful or important for someone and how to…
Housing Ends Homelessness; Children’s Homelessness Forum
Children’s Homelessness Forum Featuring the Commissioner for Children & Young People and representatives from the Tasmanian community sector, this forum will engage the audience in discussion about the future of coordinated care provision for unaccompanied children experiencing homelessness. The interactive forum will include a report on recent positive policy developments, and involve open discussion with a cross-sector panel on the system changes that will improve the lives of this vulnerable group of Tasmanian children. Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm Date: Wednesday, August 4 Venue: Lord Mayor’s Courtroom, Hobart Town Hall Bookings are essential. To RSVP, please contact Mark Joseph on 6238…
SANE Topic Tuesday – Self Care for Carers
Self care Self care is a term that we speak about on the forums, so what does it mean? Self care is the activities that you do each day that promote your emotional, physical and social health. Every person’s self care will look different- it’s as unique as we are. For carers, self care is an important part of maintaining wellbeing and preventing burnout. Often on the forums we hear about compassion fatigue, and the impact on wellbeing that can happen when we don’t take time for ourselves. This discussion will explore burnout and the role of self care in…
SANE’s Topic Tuesday – Physical health and Mental Health
Being active and the benefits for mental health Being active is about more than physical health. We are seeing that mental health and emotional wellbeing are also improved as a result of regular physical activity. Physical activity can mean any body movement that requires you to use energy. This could include walking, gardening, team sport, yoga, pilates, weights and dancing. Whether you are thinking of building more activity into your day, or already keeping active, join us to talk about the role activity plays in your mental health journey. This discussion will talk about the benefits of physical activity on…
The Hobart Clinic – July’s Free Carer Support Session
The Hobart Clinic is running a free Carer’s Support Session on Tuesday the 6th of July, specifically focusing on Understadning Bipolar Affective Disorder and the challenges of family members and friends. The sesison is facilitated by Jess Bowring Clinical Psychology Registrar and is an opportunity to learn more about BPAD and to connect withothers who support someone with this condition. It can be challenging at timesfor carers, so learning from others experience can be valuable. If you would like to register to attend this forum please RSVP at The Hobart Clinic by calling 6247 9960 or email info@thehobartclinic.com.au
Heartache and Beyond Workshop
On the 19th of June, Mental Health Families and Friends TAS and Primary Health Tasmania are providing a half a day workshop for family members, friends and community members impacted by suicide bereavement to a half day support and connection workshop and lunch in nipaluna (Hobart, Tasmania). We want to share some details on what you can expect from this workshop and what the activities touch on! Workshop 1: From Heartache to Hope – This workshop, delivered by Wendy of Talking about Training, will focus on suicide bereavement/loss and what makes it unique. Wendy will talk about the impact of…
Caring Voices Newsletter (May 2021)
Read all about it … in our latest newsletter including Tasmanian State Election Staff changes Volunteer opportunity Family & Friend Representative Program Heartache and Beyond Workshop Mental Health First Aid and Conversations about Suicide training
Heartache and Beyond
Have you, or has someone you know, lost someone to suicide? Would you like to connect with others impacted by suicide bereavement?
Be The Change
Has someone you love been affected by addiction? Would you like to learn more about substance use and how to support your loved one through the recovery process? The Family Engagement Programat the Salvation Army Bridge Centre Hobart hosts a 10 week Be the Change education and empowerment program for partners, friends and family of people with substance dependency. This program was developed to educate loved ones about substance addiction and support them to develop new skills and strategies to improve their well-being and to build healthy relationships. For enquiries about the Be the Change Program, please contact…
