Welcome to June 2023
Winter: A time for comfort, warmth, good food and sharing our strengths…
Already In the middle of the year, time flies but so much to look forward to during this time.
Respite Activities:
Every Tuesday of the month –
1st Tuesday: Pathways for Carers Walk/Brunch
2nd “ MIND Brunch, Notorious Cafe, Werribee
3rd “ Carers Vic Walk/Brunch
4th “ Watton Group Meeting
Day Trip to Geelong walking on the waterfront, going on the scenic train and having a delicious lunch at The Edge Restaurant was a treat.
Thanks Wyndham Education and Community Centre
Mother’s Day High Tea at Damon Bradley, Southgate was special and delicious. The sun was shining and it was nice being in the City.
Thanks to MIND Williamstown
Family and Carer Led Centres
Jesuit Social Services has been appointed to manage the new Family and Carer-led Centre in western (metro).
And will work in partnership with local agencies. Sue Grigg is the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects.
Nick Pace has been appointed to the Management role and a site in Sunshine will be fitted out over the coming months. They are also planning for the commencement of the co-design process and service delivery.
Nick is keen to meet with our group so I have invited him to our meeting in July along with Helen Carr, Educator from Carers Victoria. They have now begun their initial service delivery and the phone line and website is live.
Ways to contact the Centre:
Phone: 0429 564 269
Email: [email protected]
Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs
Available to help everyone who is feeling overwhelmed and having a difficult time. You can call 1300 357 330 (between 9am-10pm Monday-Friday) and (9am-5pm on weekends).
You can also submit an enquiry online via Partners in Wellbeing and get support to manage anxiety or stress.
Mental Health Access Policy and Triage Guidelines Consultation
KPMG managed a consultation project for the above, at which Patricia participated and gave feedback in drafting a new access policy for mental health and wellbeing services in Victoria.
The scope of this work is to develop a first draft of the policy and guidelines by the 30th June.
Ongoing testing, refining and updating July 2023 onwards.
Victorian Budget 2023-24
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR CARERS
Here’s the link to find out:
“Forget About It”
Forgetting is a highly-evolved brain feature that we absolutely need in order to function.
Just as you would be overwhelmed without your attention system to filter and select, so
it is with memory. Forgetting is a good thing. It’s a feature not a flaw in our biological
makeup. We need it, we rely on it. It’s every bit as important that we forget it as it is we remember.
Extract from the book ‘Peak Mind’ by Dr Amishi P. Jha
Try this recipe: Echidna Balls
Ingredients
- 800g beef mince
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
- 2 400g cans condensed tomato soup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, combine the beef, eggs, rice and season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well and form into 4cm diameter meatballs.
- Place in a large baking dish and cover with the soup
- Take each can and swirl ¼ cup water in it, add this liquid to the meatballs.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the mince is cooked through.
Serve with mashed potato and steamed veggies like broccoli and carrot and for extra veggie content add grated carrot and zucchini to the mince mixture.
Welcome to Autumn 2023
Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go!
Already into the New Year March 2023.
Pandemic to Endemic –
After three years of the pandemic the world is learning to live with it and move on.
Carers Week
Walk at Redfliffs Lookout, K Road, Werribee South Followed by lunch at The Views Restaurant.
Special Guests the then Mayor Cr. Peter Maynard along with Cr Heather Marcus and Helen Carr, Carer Educator Carers Victoria.
Seniors Month
Barefoot Bowls at Werribee Bowls Club followed by a bbq lunch and refreshments.
Amanda Burns from Wyndham City Council joined us.
Thanks Carers Victoria and Wyndham City Council.
We also celebrated the festive season with a lunch at Wyndham Cache, Werribee Sth. A raffle was held with prizes that were donated. Our thanks to those who donated.
Did you know that there is a new Carers Victoria
Statewide Carers Advisory Service?
Tel: 1800 514 845 or e: [email protected]
FCVic
Financial Counselling Victoria Inc.
CARER PATHWAY
Resources Page
We welcome all unpaid carers to our Carer Pathway Resources page.
As a carer it can be hard to attend to your own needs. Sometimes money doesn’t stretch far enouch and the caring role can be unpredictable.
If you are facing debt or other money trouble, you may benefit from speaking to a financial counsellor. https:/fcvic.org.au/carer-pathway/?utm_source=Carers+in+
Victorian Support for Carers Program
There are many organisations that support carers. Carers play such an important role in the lives of many. To find your local Victorian Support for Carers Program
Service, ring free call T: 1800 514 845 for information
And help or find a local serive by visiting the Support for Carers Program webpage
Available every Tuesday from 9am-3pm.
NDIS drop-in sessions at the Laverton Community Hub
Drop-in to visit our Disability Services team at the Laverton Community Hub every Tuesday for a chat and have your NDIS questions answered.
Our team can assist with connections to supports in your local community, NDIS access and can help you to better understand your NDIS plan.
Quick & Easy Pancakes
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup Milk
Instructions
Heat a non-stick pan on medium/low
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to a “batter” consistency
Pour ⅓ cup of batter on to the pan, using a measuring cup to ensure equal pancake size and cooking times. Allow the pancake to cook until bubbles appear around the edges, then flip and cook until golden. These pancakes cook fast, 1-2 minutes each side!
Cooking Tips
- Quantities may need tweaking based on type of milk used.
- Place blueberries into the mixed batter to make blueberry pancakes.
- Serve with fresh berries and/or applesauce.
WHY CHOOSE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Developed in Australia, Mental Health First Aid training has now been adopted by 25 countries around the world.
Our award-winning, evidence-based training courses empower and equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support a friend, family member or co-worker experiencing a mental health problem.
A conversation may change a life
Learn the skills to make a difference
Neighbourhood House Activities
A range of community services are offered at Wyndham CEC.
e.g.
Justice of The Peace
Providing a service to sign statuary declarations, affidavits, and confirming copies of original documents and any other documents that require a Justice of the Peace’s signature.
The service is available Monday from 10.00am – 2.00pm
Appointment can be made or you can just turn up on the day.
Tax Help
Tax Help volunteers provide free help with your tax return for incomes around $60,000 or less.
Appointments available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from July to the end of October.
Location: Wyndham CEC, 20 Synnot Street, Werribee
Please call 03 9742 4013 for more information or an appointment.
Mind Australia – Recovery Retreat Calendar
January – July 2023
Recovery Retreats are short, supported holidays within Victoria. They’re an opportunity for people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to take a break from your everyday, build new skills and meet new people. You will have your own cabin or hotel room with an ensuite bathroom as a base for enjoying relaxation, meals, on-site activities, and outings with others. Mind staff will support you during the trip. You can help in planning the meals, activities, and outings program.
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