Carers Groups and Information
Carers provide care to other people living with chronic illness, disability, or frailty due to their age. A Carer may be a family member, friend or neighbour. Our society is becoming increasingly dependent on the contribution of carers. Carers need to be identified and their expertise valued. Carers have their own needs and service providers must find ways of exploring both the needs of the person and those of the carer in the process care planning and the provision of support.
In Australia we have...
- 2.8 million carers
Who contribute...
- 36 million hours every week
The dollar value of that care in a week is...
- $1.1 billion
Carers tell us they do not want to be seen as a hero or angel but they do want to be acknowledged and recognised as partners in care.
For more information on strategies to better support and involve carers in care, visit the Carer Support Unit: Click Here
Or call us on 4320 5556.
Get FREE Advice
Are you a Carer?
Do you keep being told to ‘go on-line’ for services, support and health information? For example, My Aged Care, Carer Gateway, NDIS etc.
Do you keep being asked for your email address but not sure how to set one up or use it?
Call the Carer Support Unit! 4320 5556
We have different options to help you learn more:
1:1 sessions at the Carer Support Unit using either our computer (PC) or bring in your own device (laptop, smartphone or tablet/ ipad).
Bookings essential. To register or for more information call: The Carer Support Unit at Gosford on 4320 5556
Upcoming Workshops and Seminars
Shop Smart
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Tuesday 14 November 2017 |
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9:30am until 12pm |
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The Sporties at Woy Woy, 186 Brick Wharf Rd, Woy Woy |
Do you know what is really going into your trolley? Learn how to decode food labels and spot the techniques used to trick you into buying unhealthy food. This two-hour workshop will help you make healthy choices while shopping. This session will cover the following topics:
What is healthy eating?
Reading food labels and nutritional information on food products
Learn about the Glycaemic Index of foods and how it impacts your blood glucose levels
Portion sizes and the amount of carbohydrate in foods
For people living with: all types of diabetes.
Aged Care Fees and Charges
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Date: |
Tuesday 14 November 2017 |
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1.00pm until 4.00pm |
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The Sporties at Woy Woy, 186 Brick Wharf Rd, Woy Woy |
We all know physical activity it is good for our health, and it is especially important for people living with diabetes. If you are need help getting started or find it difficult to stay on track with your physical activity, the Ready Set Go workshop is perfect for you. During this 3 hour workshop, you will:
Identify what could be stopping you from being more active
Learn about how exercise can improve your blood glucose levels
Look at ways to add small bits of physical activity to your routine
Receive a booklet to develop your own step-by-step plan
For people living with: type 1 and type 2 diabetes