The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Brought to you by the Australian Association of Gerontology(AAG) in partnership with the University of Adelaide, the Eastern Collaborative Project, COTA and supported by Helping Hand.

You are invited to attend this most informative seminar presented by visiting international speaker Professor Anthea Tinker.

• When: 28 May 2013
• Time: 3 till 5pm followed by refreshments
• Where: Helping Hand Chapel Room, Cnr Fosters Road and East Parkway, NORTHGATE 5085

Costs:

Free for AAG Members
$30 for Non-Members
$10 for Students/Concession Non-Members

Led by the Institute for Gerontology at King’s College London, the large Grandparenting in Europe study highlights an emerging childcare crisis particularly in the UK, as grandparents pick up childcare duties whilst parents work. Yet the pressure on grandparents to stay in work themselves as the pension age rises beyond 65, coupled with patchy and expensive formal childcare means more working parents will be unable to make work pay says Grandparents Plus.

Professor Anthea Tinker will present findings from this international study which has striking similarities with the social and political fabric of Australia. This is an important presentation for all grandparents and service providers, and will suggest ways we can offer support and services to this growing group of informal carers.

Professor Anthea Tinker, Professor of Social Gerontology, King’s College, London, UK

Anthea Tinker has been Professor of Social Gerontology at King’s College London since 1988. She has been a Consultant to the WHO, EU and OECD. She has undertaken a wide range of research in the field of social policy specialising in gerontology. She is the author or co-author of 32 books and over 300 articles and book chapters.

She was awarded the CBE in 2000 in the Queen’s Birthday Honours and was one of the ‘Women of the Year’ in 2002. She was elected a fellow of the British Society of Gerontology in 2008 and awarded the Society’s Outstanding Achievement Award in 2010.

Registration is available in a number of ways via the AAG webpage. Click here to visit the page and register.

The AAG has recently undertaken some changes to its processes and we’d really like any feedback on the event registration and information process. You can do that by sending feedback directly to me and I will forward to the National Office.

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MIFSA Respite Programs is very excited to announce that they are hosting a Carers Pamper Day in the North. Please see invitation attached for more detail.

Please distribute to your networks and contact Stephanie Papps or Rima Chahoud on (08) 8378 4100 to register your interest.

Spaces are limited so please ensure you RSVP as soon as possible to secure your attendance to this event.

Carers Pamper Day in the North 2013

Bev Bannister

SSRG Administration

City of OnkaparinPh: 8384 0758

Carers Pamper Day in the North 2013

A Good Practice Forum is an opportunity to network, share with peers and showcase your good practice. The focus for this forum is young carers.

Who should come?

- service providers offering programs with and for young carers

- educators supporting young carers with their learning

- employers supporting young carers in the workplace

- youth workers

- young carers

Off street parking is available near by and Tram Stop 1 is a five minute walk away.

Carers SA
66 Greenhill Rd
Wayville, SA 5034
Australia

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.

Please find attached  flyers promoting the upcoming Programs Blokes Business for Carers from Tuesday 30^th April to Thursday 2^nd May 2013,  and Carer’s Pamper Week from Tuesday 7^th May to Friday 10^th May 2013 at the MIFSA Respite House.

Each program will be available for up to 7 carers of people who are living with Mental Illness.

Blokes Business

Carers Pamper Week

Please distribute to your networks and contact the Respite Team on (08) 8378 4100 to register your interest for this or any Program, or for any other enquiries you may have.

Thank you

Stephanie Papps
Respite Coordinator

Carers SA
Supporting family Carers in SA and Better Start Funding for Carers of Children with a Disability

Presented by Filomena Occhiodoro, Carer Advisor (Carers SA) and Annie John, Better Start Advisor (Carers SA)

Carers SA will present issues and facts concerning family carers and ways in which they provides specialist advice, emotional support, counseling and referral to a wide range of services and supports available. Carers SA will present updated information regarding the Better Start Funding for Carers of Children with a Disability Program.

Tuesday 5 March
10:30am—12:30pm
195 Gilles Street Adelaide

$10 General Admission
$5 Concession Card Holders

RSVP

08 8236 0575
events@dircsa.org.au
facebook.com/dircsa.org.au

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER.

We are pleased to offer a residential group program* which provides respite for carers who wish to take a short break from their usual caring role and recharge.

The program is available for up to seven people who are caring for someone with a mental illness.

The group will enjoy activities, excursions and shared meals, while staying at the MIFSA Respite House.

*eligibility criteria apply

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

For more information on this or other programs please contact

MIFSA RESPITE PROGRAMS
5 Cooke Tce
Wayville SA 5034
PO Box 310
T. 8378 4100 F. 8378 4199
E. respite@mifsa.org
www.mifsa.org

We are pleased to offer a residential group program* which provides recovery based respite services to carers and care recipients.

The program is available for up to 7 participants who are living with a mental illness and receive regular support from a family member or friend. Carers are also welcome to attend or take a break from their usual caring role.

The group will enjoy activities, excursions and shared meals, while staying at the MIFSA Respite House.

*eligibility criteria apply

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

For more information on this or other programs please contact

MIFSA RESPITE PROGRAMS
5 Cooke Tce
Wayville SA 5034
PO Box 310
T. 8378 4100
F. 8378 4199
E. respite@mifsa.org
www.mifsa.org

The Eastern Collaborative Project in partnership with the SA & NT Dementia Training Study Centre presents a Workshop for Community Care Workers

12 November 9:30 till 12:30
20 November 13:30 till 16:30

Behaviours such as aggression, pacing and wandering can be distressing for the person with dementia and the staff or carers.

This course provides opportunities to:

• Understand behavioural responses in people with dementia

• Gain knowledge of a Person-centred approach to enhance wellbeing

• Reframe our attitude about behavioural responses in some people with dementia

• Learn problem-solving strategies for behaviours of concern.

Plus a screening of the DVD Understanding the Brain and Behaviour by Dr Helen Creasey. A clear and easy to understand explanation of the changes that occur in the brain and the impact this may have upon behaviour.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The I Am… Healthy this Christmas Program includes six main topics, one of which will be presented each week.

These include:

• Healthy Body/ Healthy Mind
• Being Active
• Budgeting
• Food Safety/ Shopping
• Creative Thinking
• Cooking

(The final week will include a shared Christmas Lunch)

Come and join in some great activities, have lots of fun and learn about what it means to be Healthy.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

ON Tuesday 16th October 2012, SERU will host an open night for families, carers and other interested people to come and find out about resources and services.

SERU staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Date: Tuesday 16 October 2012

Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm

Venue: SERU, 72a Marlborough Street Henley Beach SA 5022

Registration: Deb McGuiggan 8235 2871 deb.mcguiggan@seru.sa.edu.au

72a Marlborough Street Henley Beach SA 5022

Ph: 08 8235 2871 Fax: 08 8235 1907

Email: admin@seru.sa.edu.au Web: web.seru.sa.edu.au