Carer Support Group
Carer Connect Chat is a carer support group that meets monthly to provide the opportunity to meet up with other carers for a light lunch and a chat. Anyone who cares for a family member or friend or identifies as a carer is welcome to attend.
Locations
- 29 Timins Street, Sunbury (third Wednesday of the month)
- 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton (currently on hold – please contact us if you are interested)
For more information contact 9744 4455 or email roz.walton@scchc.org.au. Click here to download a flyer. There is not cost for this group apart from the gold coin donation for lunch (optional).
Respite Care
Our caring respite staff offer a regular three-hour block of care to do things that are helpful for the person and their carer. This could be companionship at home while a carer goes out or getting out and about in the community. We can also assist people to look into other options for in-home respite.
Places are limited by funding, times and staff availability.
Carers E-Newsletter
We have a carers e-newsletter which is sent monthly via email. Sign up here to receive the newsletter electronically and to see our latest edition.
By signing up, you’ll get:
- Occasional e-newsletters
- Information about new programs and activities
- Invitations to events
Learn more or book a place
Call 9744 4455
Email admin@scchc.org.au
Visit us at 12-28 Macedon Street Sunbury
Carer Stories
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing has produced four videos which feature carers sharing their experience of caring for family members.
- Patricia shares advice the importance of remaining calm and being committed to your community.
- Jacqueline shares her story of being a young carer and the impacts this has on both her schooling and her social life.
- Stephanie shares some advice from her journey as a parent and carer for her children with autism.
- Ruth shares the importance of asking questions along the way and asking for help as you go.
You can view all four videos here.
