Carer Events

Carer Events

Bendigo Health Carer Support Services organise events for carers from time to time. These events provide an opportunity for carers to take a break from their caring role and enjoy some time for themselves. Previous events have included painting sessions at Pinot & Picasso, walking groups and Carers Week luncheons. Click the drop downs below for upcoming events. If you would like more information please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support Services on (03) 5454 7719 or email [email protected].

Carer Support Groups

Walking & Wellbeing Group - Bendigo

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]

Carer Support Group - Rochester

Join other carers for a complimentary coffee and a chat from 10am at a local café in Rochester. 

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday 16 April

Tuesday 28 May

Tuesday 9 July

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]

Over 65 years Carer Support Group - Bendigo

Join this group of carers at 1.30pm on the second Tuesday of every month in a central Bendigo location.  Afternoon tea supplied.

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]

Walking Support Group and Self-Care Hub - Castlemaine

First Wednesday of the month

9.30am Walking group open to all carers

  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens followed by a complimentary coffee at Das Kaffee Haus.

11.30am - 1.00pm: Self Care Hub

  • Professionally facilitated, for carers of people aged under 18 years.
  • Castlemaine Community House.

2pm - 3.30pm: Self Care Hub

  • Professionally facilitated, for carers of adults.
  • Castlemaine Community House.

 

Registrations essential.

For more information or to register, please call Carolyn from RIAC on 0488 605 363.

Carer Support Group – Swan Hill

Meet other carers in the region and enjoy the opportunity to share knowledge, tips and support.

The group plan to meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at a venue in Swan Hill.

Pre-registration is essential for all Carer Support Groups.

To register, or for more information, please contact Intereach on 1300 488 226 or email [email protected].

Walking Support Group and Self-Care Hub - Echuca

Second Wednesday of the month - starting 8th 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

Carer Events

Art for the Heart – Kyneton

Bendigo Health Carer Support Services invites carers to enjoy a FREE afternoon tea and guided painting session.

Art is a relaxing activity that relieves tension and stress and can have extremely positive impacts on your health.

Date and time:  Thursday 16 May, 12.30 – 3pm

Venue: Kyneton Community House – Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton

Event is free and tickets are limited. Bookings essential.

For more information or to register please contact Niki on 5454 7719 or visit https://www.trybooking.com/1203835

Guided Art Experience - Red Cliffs

Bendigo Health Carer Support Services invite carers to enjoy a FREE three part guided art series with Lisa from Red Earth Arts.

Morning tea provided.

From 10am – 12pm Monday 15, 22 and 29 April 2024.  Attendees must be available for all three sessions.

Venue: Workspace 3496.  2/38 Indi Avenue, Red Cliffs

Event is free and tickets are limited.

Bookings essential by Monday 8 April.

To register please contact Niki on 5454 7719 or visit https://www.trybooking.com/1178018

Art for the Heart - Rochester

Bendigo Health Carer Support Services invites carers to enjoy a FREE afternoon tea and guided painting session.

Art is a relaxing activity that relieves tension and stress and can have extremely positive impacts on your health.

Date and time:  Thursday 30 May, 1 – 3pm

Venue: Rochester Community House – 43 MacKay St, Rochester

Event is free and tickets are limited. Bookings essential by Wednesday 22 May.

For more information or to register please contact Niki on 5454 7719 or visit https://www.trybooking.com/1212989

Art for the Heart – Pyramid Hill

Bendigo Health Carer Support Services and Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House invites carers to enjoy a FREE afternoon tea and guided painting session.

Art is a relaxing activity that relieves tension and stress and can have extremely positive impacts on your health.

Date and time – to be confirmed

Venue: Pyramid Hill Community Hall

Event is free and tickets are limited. Bookings essential.

For more information please contact Niki on 5454 7719