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What ’ s happening in Carer Gateway ?

Carer events !
Check out these carer-only in person and online events happening across Victoria . Please note some events are restricted to carers living in the area the service provider operates .
Barwon Health : Colac Carer Support Lunch
Date : 6 June 2023 Time : 11.30am
Location : Gellibrand Hotel , 20 Old Main Rd , Gellibrand , VIC 3239
To RSVP email cs . events @ barwonhealth . org . au or call ( 03 ) 4215 7600
Barwon Health : Warrnambool Art Therapy
Date : 6 June 2023 Time : 10am - 12pm
Location : Middle Island Medical Centre , 43 Fairy St , Warrnambool , VIC 3280
To RSVP email cs . events @ barwonhealth . org . au or call ( 03 ) 4215 7600
Carer Gateway Roadshow !
FamilyCare : Financial Counselling Info Session with Levi Boschetti
Date : Wednesday 21 June Time : 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location : FamilyCare office , 19 Welsford St , Shepparton
To register call Molly on 0477 741 926
During this session , Levi will provide practical advice and support to help you navigate the complex world of finances as a carer . You ’ ll learn about budgeting , debt management and how to access financial assistance programs that can help ease the burden of caregiving .
Grampians Health Ballarat : Life after Caring
Dates : 22 and 29 June 2023 Time : 10am – 12:30pm Location : Location to be confirmed
Phone ( 03 ) 5333 7104 or email carers @ bhs . org . au to RSVP .
Free for carers residing in Central Highlands , Grampians , Pyrenees & Wimmera Region .
This workshop is for carers who have recently lost the person they care for . The program will provide support regarding managing grief and loss and will discuss adjusting to changed circumstances as well as exploring opportunities for the future .
Barwon Health : Hamilton Carers Lunch
Date : 27 July 2023 Time : 12pm
Location : The Grand Central Hotel
141 Gray St , Hamilton VIC 3300 Come along to hear how Carer Gateway can support unpaid carers . We ’ ll be holding free info sessions in Morwell , Bendigo and Ballarat June and July - refreshments provided !
Visit bit . ly / CGactivity for details
To RSVP email cs . events @ barwonhealth . org . au or call ( 03 ) 4215 7600
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