SA

Carers Week Metropolitan Events

Wednesday 7 October

Dementia Carers Support Group – Adelaide Hills Community Health Service
Event: Port River Lunch Cruise
Venue: Port Adelaide – bus will transport Carers from Mount Barker at 10.00am
Contact: Carole Afford or Pam Dillon
Tel: 8393 1812 Fax: 8393 1833
Email: Carole.Afford@health.sa.gov.au

Sunday 18 October
Association of the Hungarian Aged & Invalid Persons in SA Inc.
Event: Hungarian Lunch - Traditional Hungarian Lunch with Gipsy Music
Venue: 651 Port Road, Woodville Park at 12.30pm
Contact: Maria Nagy
Tel: 8268 2171 Fax: 8268 2171

Monday 19 October

Partners of Vietnam Veterans – Carers SA – Western Carers
Event: Partners of Vietnam Veterans Support Group Carers Week Morning Tea
Venue: Athol Park Neighbourhood House, Fawk Reserve, Corner Hamilton Road & Adele
Street, Woodville North at 10.00am
Contact: Katrina Beere
Tel: 8240 2900 Fax: 8240 2999
Email: Katrina@carers-sa.asn.au

Tuesday 20 October

2009 Carer’s Day - at the Movies
This event is part of the National Carers Day celebrations being held across Australia to recognise family Carers

Movie: The Proposal (Admission is free for Carers & their families)
Date: Tuesday, October 20th 2009 At: Capri Theatre
Time: Tea & Biscuits from 10:30, Organ at 10:45, Movie 11:00
141 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood SA
Bookings essential RSVP by Friday, October 16th

Tel: 8291 5600
Western Carers Bus from West lakes Community Centre: 8240 2900
Passenger drop off zone at the Capri front doors for those with limited mobility.
Limited Parking for drivers dropping of those with limited mobility at: Goodwood Community Centre, Rosa St off Goodwood Rd.

Carers Respite Program – City of Holdfast Bay
Event: ‘Strike Alight’ – Morning of Ten Pin Bowling for Carers & Care Recipients followed by Morning Tea
Venue: Marion Bowland, Shop 4, Westfield
Marion, Oaklands Park at 10.00am
Contact: Keith Bettany
Tel: 8229 9964 Fax: 8298 4561
Email: kbettany@holdfast.sa.gov.au

ADD Group – Carers Link Barossa & Districts
Event: Carers Day out in Adelaide – Retail Therapy – Harbourtown, Ikea & Lunch at the
Watermark Hotel
Venue: Meet at 26 Second Street, Nuriootpa at 9.00am
Contact: Rita

Tel: 8562 4000 Fax: 8562 4020

Email: ritak@carerslinkbv.org

Croatian Carers – Croatian Care for the Aged Assoc.
Event: Morning Tea by the Beach – walk along the jetty and then coffee, cake and a chat. Time to relax & enjoy!
Venue: Henley Square, Henley Beach at 11.00am
Contact: Visnja Perkovic Tel: 8267 3626

Carers Pamper Day

Event: MIFSA’s Respite and Well Ways programs will be holding a day for Carers of people living with mental illness on Tuesday the 20th of October.

Venue: MIFSA 5 Cooke Terrace Wayville.

Time : 1pm to 4pm.

What’s on: There will be hand massage and mini facials with the Body Shop, high tea with a range a gourmet goodies, music and tours of MIFSA’s Activity Centre.

Contact: Naomi 8378 4100 to register your attendance or  for further information

ANFE Carers Support Group
Event: Lunch at the Grange Hotel – ‘Lunch by the Seaside’
Venue: Grange Hotel, Jetty Street, Grange at 11.30am
Contact: Joyce Bueti

Tel: 8243 1113 Fax: 8243 1190

Email: joyce@anfe.org.au

District Council of Mount Barker
Event: Carers Mystery Indulgence Day – A Mystery Adventure to give Carers time out to
relax and indulge
Venue: TBA on booking at 9.30am
Contact: Lorraine Roberts
Tel: 8391 7234 Fax: 8391 7299
Email: lroberts@dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au

Italian Benevolent Foundation SA Inc - Carers Support Group
Event: Morning Tea for all Carers
Venue: Padre Pio Centre, 222 Torrens Road, Renown Park at 10.30am
Contact: Patrizia Kadis
Tel: 8424 6000 Fax: 8346 0025
Email: patriza@italianvillage.org.au

MIFSA’s Respite and Well Ways Programs Carers Pamper Day

Event: Carers Pamper Day for Carers of people living with mental illness

Venue: MIFSA 5 Cooke Terrace Wayville

Time: 1pm to 4pm

There will be hand massage and mini facials with the Body Shop, high tea with a range a gourmet goodies, music and tours of MIFSA’s Activity Centre.

Contact: Naomi 8378 4100 to register your attendance or for further information

Wednesday 21 October

Alwyndor – Rehabilitation & Support Group
Event: Afternoon Pamper and Fun – Afternoon tea, massage, lucky chair and some
entertainment (invitation only)
Venue: Alwyndor Rehab & Support Service, 52 Dunrobin Road, Hove at 1.30pm
Contact: Rosie Mack
Tel: 8298 8849 Fax: 8296 8527
Email: alw-therapy@holdfast.sa.gov.au

The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, UniSA in partnership with SafeWork SA
Work Life Balance Strategy, Department of the Premier and Cabinet and supported by
Office for Carers
Event: ‘Carers in the Workforce’ – A New Age?
Venue: UniSA City West Campus, Hawke Building, Level 5, Bradley Forum, 50 North
Terrace, Adelaide at 4.30pm (free public forum)
Contact: RSVPs required Louise Carnell/Michelle Hogan
Tel: 8302 0371 (Louise) 8303 9927 (Michelle)

Email: louise.carnell@unisa.edu.au or hogan.michelle@dpc.sa.gov.au

Thursday 22 October

Carer Health and Wellbeing Expo
To promote and provide information for Carers
Date: Thursday, October 22nd 2009 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Venue: Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Carers, join us in the Mall for fun, information, support and a chance to meeting staff from
our Advisory, Counselling, Carer Support and Respite Services. If you are not sure if you or someone you know might be a Carer or what support is available for those Caring please drop by for a chance to have your questions answered by specialist staff.
Contact: Natahsa

Tel: 8291 5600

Carers Lower Link North Carers Expo

Event: Carers Expo

Date: Thursday, October 22nd 2009 Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Venue: Ennis Park Clare, South Australia

Lots of local and Adelaide services coming together to provide carers with information and resources to carry out their caring role armed with all the latest information. There will be a sausage sizzle, free massages and tea and coffee for all carers on the day. 

Contact Leanne or Chris at Carers Link

Tel: 88421988

Email: leanne.m@cncs.org.au

Carer Support and Respite Centre Inc.
Event: ‘Come Out for Carers’ at the Beachouse – free outdoor event with activities for Carers and the general public. Family and disability friendly with fun activities for all ages
Venue: Colley Reserve South, Glenelg at 1.00pm
Contact: Jane-Anne Power
Tel: 8379 5777 Fax: 8379 8777
Email: Jayne-Anne.power@carersupport.org.au

Hungarian Caritas Carers Group – Hungarian Caritas Society in SA Inc.
Event: Tai Chi, Information Session and Lunch
Venue: Hungarian Club, 82 Osmond Terrace, Norwood at 11.00am
Contact: Valeria Burnyoczky (Secretary)
Tel: 8333 0376 Fax: 8333 0736
Email: huncar@bigpond.com

Tea Tree Gully Carer Support Program
Event: Morning Tea ‘Devonshire Tea’ – with some Musical Entertainment
Venue: Modbury West Community Building, Corner Capulet Crescent & Wright Road,
Modbury West at 10.30am
Contact: Deidre Campbell or Teresa Sandona
Tel: 8397 7444 Fax: 8397 7400
Email: campd@cttg.sa.gov.au or sandt@cttg.sa.gov.au

Friday 23 October

City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Event: Mayor’s Morning Tea for Carers
Venue: Don Pyatt Hall, City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, 175 The Parade, Norwood at 10.00am
Contact: Rosanna Busolin
Tel: 8366 4600 Fax: 8332 6338
Email: rbusolin@npsp.sa.gov.au

Past Carers - Carers Reference Group

Event: Indulgence with Flowers and Music - come to indluge, smell the flowers, hear the pianist and enjoy afternoon tea. Gold coin raffle to win a bouquet and a door prize. Enjoy the feast, fun for all!

Venue: Unley Civic Centre, Oxford Terrace, Unley at 10.00am

Contact: Marjorie Smith

Tel: 8272 1917

Thursday 29 October

Adelaide Hills Carer Support Group – Adelaide Hills Community Health Service
Event: Lunch for Carers
Venue: Local Restaurant at 12 noon
Contact: Anne Dullaghan
Tel: 8393 1833 Fax: 8393 1800

Date to be advised
Carers at The Corner – Resthaven Inc.
Event: ‘Expressions’ – collaborative art piece by Carers to express their feeling towards their
caring role.
Venue: Resthaven, Marion Community Services, 43 Finniss Street, Marion at 10.00am
Contact: Carole Matthews
Tel: 8358 3173 Fax: 8377 3034
Email: cmatthews@resthaven.asn.au

During Carers Week

Western Linkages Respite Workgroup

Event: Display at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital that will run all week. The display will be attended by community service providers and Carer representatives.

Contact: Jen Fischer 08 8440 6741

Carers Week Regional Events

Wednesday 21 October

River Murray and Mallee Carers – Carers SA
Event: ‘River Murray & Mallee Carers 10th Birthday Morning Tea’ – Celebration of 10 years of Carers Support at Carers SA, Loxton Office
Venue: Loxton Club, Bookpurnong Avenue, Loxton at 10.00am
Contact: Robyn Blight
Tel: 8584 6855 Fax: 8584 7593
Email: robyn@carers-sa.asn.au

Southern Yorke Peninsula Support Group – Carers Link Yorke Peninsula
Event: Afternoon Tea
Venue: building behind Uniting Church, Warooka Road, Yorketown at 1.00pm
**There are also several other activities being held in the YP. Please call closer to
Carers Week
Contact: Henriette Norde
Tel: 8821 2444 Fax: 8821 2200

Thursday 22 October

Tatiara Community Health Service – Bordertown Activity Centre
Event: ‘Thank you to our Carers’ BBQ, old time music & sing-a-long
Venue: Bordertown Activity Centre, DeCourcey Street, Bordertown at 10.30am
Contact: Ruth or Joy
Tel: 8752 9061 Fax: 8752 2829

South East Carers
Event: Carers Movie Morning and Lunch

Venue: Movie Morning at the Naracoorte Town Hall, Smith Street, Naracoorte at 10.00am followed by lunch at the Kincraig Hotel, 158 Smith Street, Naracoorte
Contact: Colleen Moore
Tel: 8724 7188 Fax: 8724 7199
Email: colleen@carers-sa.asn.au

River Murray and Mallee Carers
Event: Carers ‘Brunch at the Bend’ – Celebrate Carers Week with Carers from the
Riverland and Mallee, Coorong and Murraylands
Venue: Tailem Bend Community Centre, Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend at 11.00am
Contact: Robyn Blight
Tel: 8584 6855 Fax: 8584 7593
Email: robyn@carers-sa.asn.au

Riverland Respite & Recreation Service Inc.
Event: Afternoon Tea – with Entertainment from the Clients
Venue: Day Options Centre, 28A Kay Avenue, Berri at 1.00pm
Contact: Deb Lambert
Tel: 8582 3110 Fax: 8582 3884
Email: respite-deb@riverland.net.au

Friday 23 October

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
Event: Morning Tea – A good chance to come and meet staff and other Carers over a
relaxing cuppa and tasty treats
Venue: Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre Meeting Room, 20 Percy Street, Mount
Gambier at 10.30am
Contact: Janie Brown
Tel: 8724 8700 Fax: 8724 8744
Email: respitemill@carers-sa.asn.au

Eyre Carers Support Groups – Eyre Carers
Event: Luncheon with fun and laughter
Venue: Streaky Bay Hotel at 11.30am
Contact: Jo Caruana
Tel: 8683 4477 Fax: 8683 4470
Email: joannec@carers-sa.asn.au