SSRG News
Family Carer Program
Understanding dementia
• Responding to changes in behaviour
• Effective communication
• The caring role
• Planning for the future and legal issues
• Services and supports available to you
30 July -20 August 2010
(Four consecutive Fridays)
Parkholme Baptist Church
80 Hendrie St
(Corner Condada Ave)
PARKHOLME
see the attached flyer for more information
MEAL WITH MASSAGE
Join us for a light meal and a
three minute neck and shoulder
massage to relieve the stress
of the working day!!
Date: 6-8pm Wednesday 30th June 2010
At: Carers SA 58 King William Rd, Goodwood SA
RSVP: by 28June call 1800 242 636
please see the attached flyer for more details
Refugee Week Event - Carers in Refugee & Emerging Communities
As part of refugee Week 2010, Carers SA is presenting
"Connecting with Refugee and Emerging Communities"
The session is for Service Providers, Cultural Workers and Members of Emerging Communities in South Australia. The focus will be on providing success stories highlighting how family carers in these communities have found support to continue their caring roles.
Bookings essential.
Venue: the Effective Living Centre 26 King William Road Wayville
Date: 22 June 2010 9.30 am - 11.30 am (includes morning tea)
RSVP: Thursday 17 June call (08) 8291 5600
SSRG Project Officer
We wish to advise that the SSRG Project Officer, Tanya Dunn Brown has resigned her position effective from 4 June 2010.
Please direct all enquiries to either Bev Bannister, SSRG admin support or Alison Bowden, Team Leader Community Programs on 8384 0758 or email alibow@onkaparinga .sa.gov.au
Give it a Go- Dave Clark
Tuesday 6 July
1.45pm- 3.45pm
The Singing Gallery
133 Main Road
McLaren Vale
Telephone- National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
See attached flyer for more details
Family Carer Program- Living with Dementia
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitors Cente
10 June-1 July 2010 (10.00am-12.30pm) followed by cafe lunch
Telephone support admin on 8379 5777 or email supportadmin@carersupport.org.au
(This is a joint program between Carer Suport and Alzheimers Australia SA)
See attached flyer for more details
The Onkaparinga Regional Disability Network Information session
Please pass this information on to any clients / networks that may be interested.
When: Wednesday 16 June 2010
Time: 10–11am speakers Morning tea
11.30am–12noon networking
Where: Foyer, Hopgood Theatre
Ramsay Place
Noarlunga Centre
Please see attached flyer for more details
Hazard Alert - Bed poles
A recent South Australian coronial inquiry into the death of an elderly person has recommended that the public be alerted to the dangers of incorrectly installed or the inappropriate use of bed poles.
Please see the attached flyer for details, including a picture of the device discussed.;
Dementia, Loss and Grief
A workshop for family carers
Alzheimer’s Australia SA Inc
Friday 4 June 2010
10.00am — 1.00pm
and
Friday 11 June 2010
10.00am — 12.00 noon
see attached flyer for more details
Resthaven Onkaparinga Community Services are moving!
to
Suite 103, Commonwealth House
Beach Road
Noarlunga Centre, 5168
Phone 1300 13 66 33 or 8326 3444
Fax 8186 1808

