This support group is for parents/carers of under 18 year olds. The group meets each Thursday at 9am at Lake Weeroona, during school terms.
Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on 5454 7719 or [email protected]
Join other carers for a complimentary coffee and a chat from 10am at a local venue in Rochester.
Upcoming dates:
Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on 5454 7719 or [email protected]
Join this group of carers at 1.30pm on the second Tuesday of every month in a central Bendigo location. Afternoon tea supplied.
Upcoming dates:
Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.
For more information or to register please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on 5454 7719 or [email protected]
First Wednesday of the month
9.30am Walking group open to all carers
11.30am - 1.00pm: Self Care Hub
2pm - 3.30pm: Self Care Hub
Registrations essential.
For more information or to register, please call Carolyn from RIAC on 0488 605 363.
Second Wednesday of the month - starting 8 May
Carers are invited to take some time out of their busy lives to engage in self-care and foster connection with other carers.
10am: Short Morning Walk and Coffee
Open to all carers.
Meet at the Leslie St Carpark then at Beechworth Bakery
1.00 - 2.30pm: Self Care Hub
For carers of people aged under 18 years.
Echuca - Murray CWA, 498 High St.
Professionally facilitated with a mix of self-care activities such as adult colouring, kinetic sand, knitting/crochet, art/craft, fiction book exchange and occasional visits from a professional masseuse.
Registrations essential.
For more information or to register, please call Carolyn from RIAC on 0488 605 363
A new support group for male carers in Bendigo is kicking off mid October.
Men’s Carer Support Group – will be programmed for the third Tuesday of each month.
This is a new group with its first meeting on 15 October.
The group participants will then design activities according to what they would like to do.
Date: Thursday 15 October
Time: 6.00pm start
Where: to be advised
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Monday, 10 October.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1286069
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Expression of interest
Boost your wellbeing through community connection and empathy.
Carers of autistic people are invited to express their interest in a series of three (3) interactive online workshops with Samantha Wittenberg.
The workshops aim to:
Session 1: Cultivating Wellbeing – How Are You Feeling?
Learn empathic listening techniques to reduce stress, improve self-care, and build resilience in a supportive environment.
Session 2: Boosting Support – What Do You Need?
Share experiences with fellow caregivers, gain practical insights, and foster camaraderie to enhance your caregiving journey.
Session 3: Reaffirming Goals – What Requests Can You Make?
Clarify your goals and create actionable steps through guided creative processes, role play, and visualization.
Why Attend?
- Reduce stress and improve emotional wellness
- Connect with a supportive caregiver community
- Gain practical strategies tailored to your needs
- Set and achieve meaningful goals
Workshops are free and limited spaces are available.
Times and dates to be confirmed, possibly Monday evenings.
Carers must be available for all three (3) sessions.
To express your interest in this workshop please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1280538
Expression of interest
Carers are invited to express their interest in a group Equine Assisted Therapy program.
Equine Assisted Therapy involves interactions between individuals and horses to promote emotional growth and learning.
The therapeutic approach includes horses as a medium to address life challenges and improve emotional wellbeing. Horses are naturally empathetic, live in the moment and are keen observers, who are vigilant and sensitive to movement and emotion. They often will mirror behaviour or emotions, conveying understanding and connection providing a feeling of safety.
Sessions: 3 x 3hrs – dates and times to be confirmed
Program is free and limited spaces are available.
To express your interest in this program please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1280594
Expression of interest closes October 14.
Bendigo Health Carer Support Services invite carers to enjoy a FREE four-part guided art series with Lisa from Red Earth Arts.
Relax and connect with other carers while mindfully painting. Participants can explore themselves and nature in a unique and relaxed setting.
Date: Tuesday 8, 15, 22 and 29 October
Time: 10am - 12noon
Address: The Cottage, 278 Cureton Ave, Mildura
Carers must be available for all four (4) dates.
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Monday, 7 October
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1280487
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Join staff from Bendigo Health Carer Support Services and other carers for a night out at the National Hotel Complex. Enjoy a delicious two course meal, while taking some time out for yourself and enjoying the company of other local carers.
Date: Wednesday, 9 October
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: National Hotel Complex, 182 – 186 High St, Bendigo
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Monday 7 October.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1281611
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Carers are invited to take some time out of their busy lives and enjoy a lovely three course meal at The Highlands.
Get to know other carers from your region and meet some of the Bendigo Health Carer Support Services team.
Date: Tuesday, 15 October
Time: 12noon – 2pm
Where: Maryborough Highland Society, 35 High St, Maryborough
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Monday, 7 October.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1281657
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Carers are invited to join us and other carers for a two course lunch at the lovely Gargarro Botanic Garden Café.
Soak up the scenic and unhurried backdrop of the Gargarro Botanic Gardens while enjoying the company of other carers.
Date: Tuesday, 22 October
Time: 12noon – 2pm
Where: Gargarro Botanic Garden Café, 481 Winter Rd, Girgarre
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Monday, 14 October.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1281924
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Take some time out and enjoy a delicious two course meal at One28 Doors.
Enjoy chatting with carers and Bendigo Health Carer Support Services staff from your region.
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Time: 12noon – 2pm
Where: One28 Doors, 128 Curlewis St, Swan Hill
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Tuesday, 22 October.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1281989
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Join us at the lovely Sunraysia Resort for a delicious two course meal.
Enjoy chatting with carers and Bendigo Health Carer Support Services staff from your region.
Date: Wednesday 13 November
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Sunraysia Resort, 300 Tenth St, Mildura
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Monday, 28 October.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1282044
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Come along to the historic Theatre Royal for a lovely morning including morning tea and private movie screening.
Movie title will be announced closer to the event.
Date: Wednesday 20 November
Time: 10am - 12noon approx.
Where: Theatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine
Limited spaces available and registration essential by Friday, 15 November.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1282079
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) offers physically and psychologically safe experiences with horses.
EAL gives participants an opportunity to explore issues or feelings that may be troubling them. It also provides a safe space to simply enjoy being with horses.
No riding is involved in this practice. Individuals do not need to have experience with, or knowledge of, horses to participate.
Date: Thursday, 21 and 28 November, 5 and 12 December
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Hamer Equine Assisted Learning (HEAL), 181 Marsh Court, Woodend
Carers must be available for all four free sessions.
Limited spaces available and registration essential by 19 November.
To register please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/1288540
For more information, please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services:
[email protected] or phone 03 5454 7719