The Disability Information and Resource Centre

A new support group for support workers has been formed, named the Support Workers Support Group (SWSG). All support workers are invited to the first meeting of the SWSG on Friday February 24th.

This will be an opportunity for support workers across all organisations to liaise with one another and create supportive social networks.

RSVP by February 10th.

Full details are here.

A new support group for support workers has been formed, named the Support Workers Support Group (SWSG). All support workers are invited to the first meeting of the SWSG on Friday February 24th.

Full details.

Growing older and worried about what will happen to the person/s you care for in the future?

‘Taking Care of Business’

Groups for Aboriginal Carers of a child or adult with a disability or other special care needs

Commencing on Monday 9th May and held every 3 weeks

Meetings to help Aboriginal carers with planning for the present and future care of a family member or other person.

For more information have a look at the flyer.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 8th February 2011

Time: 7.30pm

Where:

Arthritis Foundation
118 Richmond Rd
Marleston

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Christine Burdenuik
Cardiologist – Flinders Medical Centre

Subject: “Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension”

Observational studies have confirmed that this condition is more common in patients with connective tissue diseases, so come along and learn about the latest treatment.

Prospective members and carers especially welcomed.

For further details about the Support Group please contact Arthritis South Australia on 08 8379 5711 or if you are ringing from the country 1800 011 041.

MyTime groups provide facilitated peer support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Socialise and share ideas and information with others who understand the rewards and intensity of caring for a child with special needs.

Joining MyTime

Mothers, fathers and other family carers of children who are eligible to receive the Carer Allowance (Child) can join MyTime. For more information about eligibility for the Carer Allowance, visit www.centrelink.gov.au.

To find out about a MyTime peer support group in your local area

Visit the MyTime Group page. Click on your state and find a group close to you. Contact the facilitator listed to discuss group details.

To register your interest in a group

• Complete the expression of interest form
• phone 1800 889 997
• email mytime@parentingrc.org.au

The next meeting of the Lupus, Scleroderma & Sjogrens SA Support Group will be held on Tuesday April 13th at 7.30pm.

Location

Arthritis Foundation meeting
118 Richmond Road Marleston
(south west corner of South and Richmond Roads)

Guest Speaker

Sally Goodwin, Psychologist

Subject “Managing Insonmia” with an emphasis on how to manage worry at night, (including worrying about not sleeping well). Sally will also recap on her previous presentation “Pain Management”.

Sally’s main areas of interest are working with people with chronic physical health problems, particular persistent pain, respiratory illness and she also has a keen interest in insomnia management. Time will be made available for questions from the floor.

Light refreshments will be provided after the meeting. Prospective members, carers and family members are welcome.

Gold coin donation would be appreciated.

Public transport Bus 168 stop 3 Richmond Road.

For further details contact Arthritis South Australia on 08 8379 5711, or from the country ring 1800 011 041.

The Western Autism Parents Group are holding their next meeting on Monday 1st March at Garden Cottage located in the Bower Cottages Community Centre on Bower Road at Ethelton (Bower Cottages are on the left if you are coming from the Port Road end, just after you cross the Port River. There’s a car park at the rear which you can enter from the side street).

The meeting starts at 7.30p.m.

Sam Powrie will talk about selecting vocabulary for language programmes, and explain something about Gail van Tatenhove’s ‘PIXON’ vocabulary lists, which seek to support the development of both understanding and expression.

Jean-Marie, a parent of a child with ASD will also be talking about and demonstrating the ‘Interactive Desk’ he has built for his son’s learning programme at home.

For more information contact Zoe Sandell at: sandell@bigpond.com.au

Are you a carer/family member of a person who has a vision impairment?

Would you like to network with other carers in an informal and supportive group?

Do you have personal experiences that might be of help to others?

Guide Dogs SA/NT is implementing a carer support group which will meet monthly and facilitate discussion and support.  A register of carers who would like to support others on a 1:1 basis is also being established.

The first meeting of this group is being held on Wednesday 4 February from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at Guide Dogs SA/NT 33 Exeter Terrace, Devon Park, SA.

For further information, or to register your interest in either of these carer and family support initiatives, please ring Simon Wong on Tel. (08) 8203 8333.