December 2024
Summer time and the living is easy !!!!
In October, November and December we celebrated:
National Carers Activity Week: Celebrating Carers Waterfront dining at Pelicans Landing, Williamstown
Seniors Festival Event:
Visit Aircraft Restoration & Museum, Werribee Morning Tea and bbq
Some feedback received from participants were:
“I would like to thank Wyndham City Council for the amazing opportunity to attend the B24 Liberator Memorial during the Wyndham Senior Festival. The event was well run and gave me the opportunity to learn about this magnificent restoration program. My knowledge has increased and I was fascinated by the story and journey of the B24 Liberator. The team involved gave up their stories freely to a spellbound audience. We were spoilt with cakes and a cuppa followed by a sausage sizzle.
I most certainly will be back for another visit. What a hidden gem!”
“First of all, I would like to thank Carers Victoria for giving us the funding for this event. Also, I would like to thank you, Patricia for organizing the event. What I enjoyed the most was the venue, it was a beautiful place to celebrate the occasion with carers and relax while enjoying a nice meal.”
Anakie Gorge Day Trip:
What a wonderful guided walk along through a unique dry gorge with an abundance of birdlife in the area and a picnic lunch in nature.
End of Year Christmas Celebration:
We enjoyed the visit to Scienceworks, Spotswood.
We saw of the science of glow and the fascinating processes
behind luminosity, including the many ways a glow can be produced the science of fluorescence, how animals can appear bright at night and the brilliant, coloured effects of using different materials
to make light. In the spectacular finale, a giant Tesla coil light up the theatre with lightning using more than 2 million volts
of electricity.
Planetarium adventures and dining at the Café.
The followings Workshop was organised:
Mindfulness: Engage with the Theory and Practice
The Embracing Self-Care to Empower Carers Workshop will be rescheduled to February next year.
Our sincere thanks to Carers Victoria Wyndham City Council And the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing for providing the funding grants.
Respite Activities:
2nd Tuesday of the month:
MIND Brunch, Notorious Cafe, Werribee
Quantin Binnah Community Centre:
MIND Australia Wellness Group (fortnightly ) Wellbeing for Carers, (last Monday of the month)
Watton Group meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month A coffee and chat last meeting of the year was held in at the Community Café, in Quantin Binnah CC in
November. We enjoyed socialising in a community environment with refreshments.
No meetings in December and January.
National Carer Strategy Consultation:
On the 10th December, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034. The Strategy outlines a framework to shape how the Australian Government will work with relevant government agencies, carers and the carer support sector to address what we need, in order to better support carers, now and into the future.
To access the National Carer Strategy or to download a copy, please visit
dss.gov.au/supporting-carers/national-carer-strategy.
IMPROVING MERCY MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICES
Molly and Fran for MMH Project Management Office attended our October meeting to meet members and advise that they were looking for carers who were involved with their services in any way to participate. This was a great opportunity as it is important for us to contribute and be recognised.
AND THEN WE WELCOME THE NEW YEAR AND LOOK FORWARD TO NEW BEGINNINGS!!
CHRISTMAS SPICED GINGERBREAD PUDDING
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup honey ½ cup dairy
¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 large egg 1 cup dried fruits
Preheat the oven to 350oF (175oC) Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl
Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
Combine mixtures gradually. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in dried fruits for added sweetness and nutrients.
Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and smooth top. Bake in preheated oven for about 25-30mins.
Cool and serve with coconut cream or yoghurt.
Enjoy this warm comforting dessert with family and friends!
