Newsletter October 2018

WATTON GROUP

OCTOBER 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

With the NDIS being rolled out A special meeting was held

in Wyndham this month. Most on Friday, 28 September 2018

of us have had one on one 10am at the Social Sutra café.

conversations with the LAC. Next Meeting: 21 November Now waiting news of where the 2018 10am at Eco Living

Office will be located. Centre. Carers Week Lunch Tuesday,

Let’s keep our ears open!! 16 October Ramaes Café Wymdham Harbour 12noon Seniors Week Walk & Brunch

23 October 9.30am

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)

www.tandemcarers.org.au

VMIAC: (Peak non-government organisation)

www.vmiac.org.au

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 5346– 5349 till December.

CARERS VIC WORKSHOPS:

Strong Boundaries: Tuesday,

4 February 2019

Aged Care Tuesday, 11 February

2019 for 4 consecutive Tuesdays.

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

Saltwater Clinic: 9928 7444

MMH Wyndham: 8734 1550

Thirty white horses upon a red hill,
Now they tramp, now they champ,

now they stand still!!!

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.

DAYLESFORD TRIP

A well-earned overnight respite to Daylesford was enjoyed by some members of the group. We went ‘Op-shopping’, had a delicious lunch at the Convent and dinner at a wonderful restaurant. Our accommodation was very comfortable and delightful. Ziggy the manager had a weird sense of humour and kept us laughing. Complimentary bottle of red when we got back from dinner was very welcoming. Must do again soon!!!

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