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The Hub: Day Program – Cognitive Disability
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2017
Dec
22
2017
Carer Strategy Framework Developed
Carers have developed a framework for an ACT Carer Strategy. Following an innovative and highly successful deliberative democracy process in conjunction with the ACT Government, carers on the Carers Voice Panel directly shaped the vision, outcomes and priorities for an ACT Carer Strategy, to create a framework for this strategy for the…
Dec
21
2017
2017 Annual Report
Our latest annual report is now available, reflecting the highlights of 2016-2017. We encourage you to have a look through our fresh, modern easy-to-read styled report that features how we have made a difference to carers' lives. At the heart of the report is a collection of amazing carer stories. A…
Dec
21
2017
Disability Program – Award Finalist
We are very proud to announce that our disability day program was named a finalist at the recent 2017 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards for excellence in inclusion. The program is a community access and living skills program for young adults up to the age of 40 years who are living with…
Dec
15
2017
Office Closure Over Christmas
The Carers ACT office will be closed from the afternoon of Friday 22 December and will re-open at 9am Tuesday 2 January 2018. If you need urgent support over that time please phone 1800 052 222. Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year season.
Dec
14
2017
Starstruck Exhibition – grab a ticket!
Starstruck Exhibition Still a few places left for the 1pm guided tour of ‘Starstruck’, the National Portrait Gallery’s newest exhibition, which explores the striking portraits of 100 years of Australian movies. Tue 19 Dec. It features famous Australian actors and iconic films, as well as highlighting the…
Nov
08
2017
Carers ACT 25th Anniversary
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Carers ACT, a wonderful achievement for the continued acknowledgement and support of carers in the Canberra community. The world’s first Carers Association was established in New South Wales in 1975 and six years later, in 1981, the ACT Carers Support Group was established…
Oct
31
2017
NDIS Information Sessions – November 2017
As an NDIS Local Area Coordinator (LAC), Feros Care will assist you to make the most of the NDIS by finding out what's important to you and helping get the right services in place to support you. During November, Feros Care and Carers ACT will be holding a number of…
Oct
31
2017
Carers’ Voices Heard in the Process to Develop an ACT Carers Strategy
Carers and other members of the broader community have provided their advice to the ACT Government on the development of an ACT Carers Strategy (the Strategy). This advice was developed through the creation of a panel called the Carers Voice Deliberative Panel. The panel was formed as part of the…
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01
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Tuning In and Bouncing Back Workshop
Join this three week program which focuses on supporting you to tune in to be more present,…
Feb
24
2021
Mental Health Carers Afternoon Tea on 24 Mar
Mental Health Carers Voice is inviting carers to join us to have a social afternoon tea and…
Feb
08
2021
Burgers & Beer Night for Male Carers
It’s back! The Burgers and Beer night is a social opportunity for male carers to connect and…