WATTON GROUP
JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER
MISSSION STATEMENT
Our aim is to support each other in our role as carers of a family member or friend living in Wyndham City.
FROM MY DESK MEETINGS, EVENTS & (looking out the window) EDUCATION
Our first newsletter!!! How far Our meetings are held every
we have come since we started third Tuesday of the month.
almost 2 years ago. Commences at 10am at the
Being enthusiastic, committed the Eco-Living Centre in
and passionate about raising Wyndham Vale.
awareness of our group in Fundraising, community grants
the community. At the same time and from Carers Vic support
caring, sharing, relaxing and events and respite.
having fun.
Let’s keep up the good work!!
USEFUL TELEPHONE NOS.
CARERS VIC.
Level , 37 Albert Street, Footscray 3001
Tel: 1800 242 636
MH Team: 93969500
SOUTHWEST MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES
Saltwater: 99287444
CATT: 1300 657 259
CENTRELINK
Carer Payment & Pensions
1322717
USEFUL WEBSITES:
Carers Vic: www.carersvic.org.au
Tandem (Carers Network)
VMIAC: (Peak non-government organisation)
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WALKING GROUP
Remember to register for this which is held on the second Tuesday of the month followed by brunch. Please ring Carers Vic on 9396 9550 preferably the week before to register using code 5345 – 5349 till December.
CONTACTING MERCY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Urgent after hours help, new referral or inquiries to clinical services can be made through
Triage on 1300 657 259
If you have a case manager contact is made through
Saltwater Clinic: 9928 7444
MMH Wyndham: 8734 1550
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
As carers and as human beings we try very hard to balance using humour alongside being sensitive and not negative to the seriousness of the carers personal struggles.
Laughter is good for your health.
- Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.
- Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increased immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to dis-ease.
- Laughter triggers the release of endorphins. The body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
- Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
NDIS SUPPORT IN WYNDHAM
In October 2018 the NDIS will be rolled out to people living in Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham.
The Brotherhood of St Lawrence has now been appointed as the Local Area Coordinator for Wyndham.
The Gen-U Hub situated at 40 Synnot Street, Werribee (part of MatchWorks) was launched on Tuesday, 17 July and is now open to assist with the NDIS. Jean, Priscilla, Valda, Ilonka, Valda and myself went along and found the newly branded Karingal to have an excellent vision for their services and enjoyed a delicious morning tea.
BENEFITS OF JOINING A GROUP
Support groups are made up of people with common needs and experiences.
Members help each other in many ways:
- Emotional support − you may find it a relief to talk things over with people who understand the pressures of caring but are not involved with you, the person you care for or your family.
- Practical information, tips and resources − most support groups share information about local services and supports, medical treatments and research, or tips to help make caring easier.
- New friends − many carers find that the demands of caring make it difficult to keep in touch with friends and family. Regularly getting out to a support group can expand your social circle and help you feel less alone.
Contact either:
Priscilla: 0413 071 928 Valda: 0421 704 362 Patricia 0434 487 360
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.– Desmond Tutu – |
