WATTON GROUP
JUNE 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 and surrounds.
FROM MY DESK MEETING AND ACTVITIES
Looking out the window: Monthly meetings are held on
In the middle of 2026 already and fourth Tuesday a Wyndham
looking forward to spring coming. Community & Education Centre.
The Group received funding from We did an Interfaith & Intercultural
DFFH for 2026-2028 auspiced by Workshop which was interesting. To
Collective Self-Help Grants. find out more click on the link below:
Interfaith Wellbeing_July 2026.pdf
We have a few more activities Carers Victoria hosted a Mingle
coming up, e.g. art therapy etc. event in Point Cook Community
so stay tuned!! Centre. This gave carers an opportunity to enjoy a break and socialize.
We had the pleasure meeting with Nick Pace,
Manager of the Connect Centre; as
well as Jeff Coley from the
Collective Self Help Grants who auspiced
our group for the DFFH grant funding at
our July meeting.
Changes in the NDIS in Victoria
In Victoria, the NDIS is set to undergo significant changes, including the introduction of new eligibility requirements and a new tier of foundational supports
below the NDIS.
These changes are a part of a broader effort to ensure the NDIS remains a sustainable and effective program for people with disabilities.
The new foundational support framework aims to provide support for individuals who no longer qualify for the NDIS, ensuring that no one is left behind. The changes have been implemented in April 2026, and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) will provide further information and support to those affected by these updates.
Click on the link below for more information in the Easy Read document.
ER-MR-Changes-to-NDIS-Provider-Rules.pdf
Strawberry Cheese Cake Pudding
Ingredients
2 Bakers Delight Croissants 250g light cream cheese 1 cup milk
2 eggs ½ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 10 strawberries chopped
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C Cut the croissants into halves and then quarters
Whisk together the cream cheese, milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. (it’s okay if there are still clumps of cream cheese, these will bake out)
Evenly place the croissants in a baking dish, top with the strawberries and pour over the cream cheese mixture
Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the croissants are golden brown. Remove from the oven, top with icing sugar and enjoy!
Learn When to Lean in or Back Off
Caregiving is all about balance. Staying centered and in the middle of the road as much as you can is always the goal. This balance helps you to be your best self and navigate the caregiving world. This balance also helps you know when to lean in and when to back off.
Being tenacious when attempting to reach a goal is an important skill, as is the ability to know when to back off and let things go. The balance between these two skills takes time and experience. Knowing when to lean in and keep going or when to ease up and let go takes some getting used to. Ask yourself the following questions and use the answer to guide you about whether you should keep pushing at something or let go of it. Your body, mind and intuition can help guide you in which tactic would be best to use.
How do you feel right now? Are you frustrated and angry, or are you in a positive, hopeful space?
Ref: Self-Care for Caregivers by Susanne White
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
Sir Isaac Newton spearheaded the scientific revolution and was a hugely significant figure in many different areas of learning. He’s most famous for his scientific discoveries around gravity and the three laws of motion, but he also explored light and colour. In maths, he made significant contributions to calculus.
