National Carers Week from 12 to 18 October, celebrating the huge contribution that carers make in our community.
Over thirty events have been organised across Victoria, designed to honour and raise awareness for the vital role carers play in our communities. From morning teas to pamper sessions, have a look at what is happening in your area in the table below.
We’d love for you to be a part of these events and celebrate with us. Join us!
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| Group | Activity | Date | Time | Location | RSVP to | Phone |
| Blackburn | Massage | Fri 10 Oct | 10am to 12:30pm | One Community Church 184 Surrey Road, Blackburn | sarahl@mytimevic.com.au | 0413 655 659 |
| Berwick | Massage | Fri 10 Oct | 10am to 12:30pm | Gwendoline Children’s Centre 25 Gwendoline Drive, Berwick | lynnew@mytimevic.com.au | 0413 091 651 |
| Forest Hill | International cooking class and celebration lunch | Mon 13 Oct | 10am to 1pm | Level 1, 79 Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill | emily@extendedfamilies.org.au | 0452 423 842 |
| Carrum Downs | Silhouette painting on canvas | Mon 13 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Lyrebird Community Centre, Kingfisher Hall 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs | imogenc@mytimevic.com.au | 0411 523 187 |
| Online MyTime | Understanding and supporting sensory processing | Mon 13 Oct | 7:30pm to 9pm | Zoom | AlisonB@mytimevic.com.au | 0423 934 484 |
| Tarneit | Massage | Mon 13 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Tarneit Community Learning Centre 150 Sunset Views Boulevard Tarneit | lauras@mytime.vic.com.au | 0421 955 433 |
| St Albans | Lunch and NDIS workshop: Supported decision-making | Tue 14 Oct | 10am to 12pm | St Albans Community Centre 33 Princess Street, St Albans | Nga@extendedfamilies.org.au | 0433 103 401 |
| Mt Evelyn | Massage | Tue 14 Oct | 9:30 to 11:30am | Yarra Ranges SDS, Early Years Building, 20 Burdap Drive, Mount Evelyn | shaanat@mytimevic.com.au | 0403 588 322 |
| Wheelers Hill | Pampering and special morning tea | Tue 14 Oct | 9:15am to 12:15pm | Monash SDS, 15-25 Academy Avenue, Wheelers Hill | evad@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 107 152 |
| Craigieburn | Massage | Tue 14 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Craigieburn Community Services Hub 120 Hothlyn Drive | louisas@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 237 634 |
| Heidelberg | Paint and sip high tea | Tue 14 Oct | 9:30 to 11:30am | Noah’s Ark 9/11 Altona Street, Heidelberg Heights | loan@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 940 |
| Mildura | Candle making | Tue 14 Oct | 9:30 to 11am | Trinity Lutheran Church Hall 103 Olive Ave, Mildura | jpegus@malleefamilycare.com.au | 0437 077 689 |
| Officer | Massage or a manicure or pedicure | Tue 14 Oct | 9:30am to 12:30pm | Toun-nun Child and Family Centre 46 Fairweather Parade, Officer | Belindac@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 825 |
| Melton | Massage | Tue 14 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre 1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree | lauras@mytime.vic.com.au | 0421 955 433 |
| Springvale | Lunch and workshop on NDIS updates | Wed 15 Oct | 10:30am to 1pm | Springvale Services for Children 23-28 Lightwood Road Springvale | Tuhue@extendedfamilies.org.au | 0425 236 850 |
| Point Cook | Bilingual speech therapy workshop and lunch | Wed 15 Oct | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Featherbrook Community Centre 33-35 Windorah Drive | joy@extendedfamilies.org.au | 0414 782 355 |
| Epping | Massage | Wed 15 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Oakbrook Kindergarten 36 Holroyd Drive, Epping | louisas@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 237 634 |
| Mildura Blue | Paint and chat | Wed 15 Oct | 9:30 to 11am | Trinity Lutheran Church Hall 103 Olive Ave, Mildura | jpegus@malleefamilycare.com.au | 0437 077 689 |
| Cranbourne | Pampering and special morning tea | Wed 15 Oct | 9:30am to 12:30pm | The Hunt Club Children’s Centre 40 Broad Oak Drive, Cranbourne | Belindac@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 825 |
| Corio | Pamper session | Wed 15 Oct | 9 to 11am | Korayn Birralee Community Centre, Purnell Road Corio | Sharnaa@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 394 |
| Kyabram | Speaker: Ally Harding, Importance of self-care | Thu16 Oct | 10 to 11:30am | KCLC 21-25 Lake Road Kyabram | theresah@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 106 143 |
| Reservoir | Paint and sip high tea | Thu16 Oct | 9:30 to 11:30am | Reservoir Neighborhood House 2c Cuthbert Street | loan@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 940 |
| Sunbury | Gifts and morning tea | Thu16 Oct | 9:30am to 12:30pm | Dulap Willim Hub 13 Leichardt Street Sunbury | marinad@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 106 978 |
| Bentleigh East | Massage | Thu16 Oct | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Southern Autistic School 12 Margaretta St, Bentleigh East | sarahl@mytimevic.com.au | 0413 655 659 |
| Geelong | Lunch | Thu 16 Oct | 9 to 11am | Armstrong Creek East Community Hub 46 Central Bvd, Armstrong Creek | Sharnaa@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 394 |
| Warrandyte | Massage | Fri 17 Oct | 9:45 to 11:45am | Warrandyte Community Church 57 Yarra Street, Warrandyte | sarahl@mytimevic.com.au | 0413 655 659 |
| Bendigo | Self-care | Fri 17 Oct | 9:30 to 11:30am | Bendigo Family Hub 14-38 Cunneen St, Long Gully | sarahc@mytimevic.com.au | 0428 253 247 |
| Ferntree Gully | Massage | Fri 17 Oct | 10am to 12:30pm | Eastern Ranges School 56 Dorset Rd, Ferntree Gully | lynnew@mytimevic.com.au | 0413 091 651 |
| Gowanbrae | Gifts and morning tea | Fri 17 Oct | 9:30am to 12:30pm | Community Children’s Centre 2A Marigold Crescent, Gowanbrae | marinad@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 106 978 |
| Bairnsdale AM | Presentation: Jayne O’Connor, Emotional regulation | Fri 17 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Bairnsdale Uniting Church 9 Lanes Road, Lucknow | rmckenna@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 107 092 |
| Bairnsdale PM | Presentation: Jayne O’Connor, Emotional regulation | Fri 17 Oct | 12:30 to 2:30pm | Bairnsdale Uniting Church 9 Lanes Road, Lucknow | rmckenna@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 107 092 |
| Newport | Paint and sip morning tea | Fri 17 Oct | 10am to 12pm | Newport Gardens Early Years Centre 51 Maddox Road Newport | nicoleb@mytimevic.com.au | 0435 073 307 |
| Warrnambool | Meditation and sound bath | Fri 17 Oct | 9:30am to 12pm | Merri River School 189 Wollaston Road | sharonr@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 106 237 |
| Endeavour Hills | Massage or a manicure or pedicure | Tue 21 Oct | 9:30am to 12:30pm | 26 Haverstock Hill Close, Endeavour Hills | Belindac@mytimevic.com.au | 0466 105 825 |
These events are supported by Carers Victoria.
