March 2018 - Carers ACT

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Month: March 2018

What’s On for Carers – April 2018

Book into the wide range of activities for carers during April 2018. Download April 2018 calendar here

Art Gallery Virtual Tours Now Available

National Gallery of Australia accessible to all carers Do you like to visit the art gallery but can't because of your caring responsibilities or mobility issues? .....then good news! Carers ACT is excited to announce that we have teamed up with National Gallery of Australia, Canberra to bring 'virtual tours'…

Dementia Deakin Cottage ‘a blessing’

WIN News Canberra presented a lovely story on Carers ACT's Deakin Cottage, a welcoming four bedroom home catering for those with dementia or ageing. Listen to why devoted carer Chris Lourandis, 88, loved staying at the Cottage with his wife Pania, 82. [video width="720" height="400" mp4="https://www.carersact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Win-TV-Deakin-Cottage-14032018.mp4"][/video] Do you care for…

Integrated Carer Support Service Announced

Canberra’s 48,000 family and friend carers will benefit from today’s announcement by Minister for Social Services, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, of a $85.6 million integrated carer support service to make carers' lives easier. “We’re very excited by this announcement,” said Lisa Kelly, CEO of Carers ACT. “This model will…

What’s On for March

The calendar of activities for carers for March is now available. Click here: Whats On March 2018

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COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment & Vaccine Updates

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