Pulse of the North
Volume 1, 2016
February/March
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
2016 is shaping up to be another year full of
opportunities for you to connect with other
fellow Carers and participate in a wide range
of activities offered at NCN.
FIRST, I would like to extend a BIG thank you to
Rotary Playford for donating Christmas presents
and Uniting Care Wesley Bowden for supporting
over 50 of our families with Christmas hampers.
They were gratefully received.
I would also like to announce that before
Christmas the Commonwealth Government
launched the National Carers Gateway. The
Carer Gateway consists of a website and phone
service to help Carers across Australia to
access practical information and resources to
help them in their caring role. To find out more
visit the website www.carergateway.gov.au or
call 1800 422 737.
Before the end of 2015 Northern Carers Network (NCN) collected information from more
than a hundred people using a survey and
focus groups. Results highlighted that NCN is
well known for our friendliness and continuity of
staff, high quality support, flexibility and genuine
interest in the lives of Carers and clients. It was
stated this makes a ‘Big’ difference to Carers
and their families. Findings also revealed there
was a great deal of support for NCN to provide
services to people with disabilities and to
Northern Carers Network Inc.
Shop 15 130 Peachey Road, Davoren Park, 5113
PO Box 1538, Davoren Park South, 5113
relocate. These findings will allow us to
develop future directions and priorities for NCN
and for that we are most grateful and want to
thank you for your participation. Good news! In
addition to Psychology, Massage, Carers Holiday Program, Volunteer Telephone Services
& Art classes currently on offer to Carers, NCN
will be providing Computer Tuition supported by
volunteers. Further details inside this issue.
To kick start the New Year we will also be
offering a Mystery Outing on Thursday 25th of
February and a Sea Side Outing, Wednesday
23rd of March. So why not come and join us for a
day of rest and relaxation. See details inside.
To find out more about services NCN provide
e.g. Respite, Support Groups or NDIS supports,
visit our website at www.ncnw.org.au or email
[email protected] or contact us on 82840388
to speak with one of our friendly staff.
Before I sign off I would like to say farewell and
good luck to Roumi our Business Manager who
has provided 17years of outstanding service to
NCN. We wish Roumi all the best in her
retirement. As we say farewell to Roumi, we
welcome two new additions to our team Angela
Creagh our Home & Community Care
Coordinator & Patricia Ingram our Aboriginal
Family Support Worker for the Kindred Spirit
Program. I’m sure you will have an opportunity
to meet them both sometime soon!
Don’t forget to love yourself as much as the
person you care for!
Love Maria x
Find & Like us on facebook
Phone: 08 8284 0388
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Fax: 08 8284 0399
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ncnw.org.au
On-line Forum: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/carersupport
NOTICE BOARD
The views expressed in this newsletter are those of the
individual authors and not necessarily those of the
Northern Carers Network.
Financial Counselling
Lutheran Community Care
is providing financial counselling
at various locations along the
Peachey Belt.
INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER TUITION
Are you interested in improving your
knowledge of computer technology?
If so NCN have just the opportunity for you!
Starting on Wednesday February 3rd,
between 10am and 12 noon, we are offering
basic information and advice on how to use
your computer, laptop,
tablet or iPad.
To make enquiries or appointments
contact call 8269 9300 – this is the LCC Blair
Athol front desk number.
If you are interested,
bookings can be
made by ringing
Northern Carers Network
8284 0388.
NDIS Services and Programs offered by
Northern Carers Network Inc includes:
MASSAGE
Hello and a Happy New Year to All
Massage times are:
Tuesdays 9.30am to 4.30pm
Thursdays 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fridays 9.30am to 4.30pm
Carers:
$15.00 per half hour - $30.00 per hour
Relinquished Carers:
$25.00 per half hour - $45.00 per hour
If you have
Private Health Extra’s
cover you can claim
back a rebate.
Thanks Shelley
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 Tons of Fun: social recreational centre
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based group activity program for school
aged children (5-18).
Time Out: Community, social and
recreational small group activities for
adults.
Respite: in and out of home to support
daily personal activities.
Household Tasks: in home support
with household tasks.
Coordination of Service: supporting
linkages and connection to services.
The Northern Carers Network is committed to the
protection of private information. A full copy of all NCN
policies are available by contacting us on 8284 0388
or visiting our website, www.ncnw.org.au.
Carer Information
New National Carer Gateway
The Carer Gateway is a new national website and phone service to help
carers access practical information and resources to help them in their
caring role.
Carer Gateway provides information about the services and support
available for people who care for someone with a disability, chronic
illness, dementia, mental illness or who are frail aged.
This new service will be available via www.carergateway.gov.au or
by phone 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 6.00pm
local time in all states and territories.
How to access in home respite from Northern Carers
Are you Caring for someone over 65 and needing a break?
This is what you need to know!
The intent of NCN respite services is to provide support to carers so that they can
maintain their caring role. If you are exhausted stressed or overwhelmed, to help you
maintain you your caring relationship, flexible respite options are available. You may choose
to use respite to catch up with friends or to relax and unwind.
For NCN to provide your respite you need to:
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Register with MyAgedCare either by phone on 1800 200 422
or Website: www.myagedcare.gov.au
Once you have registered you will receive an ID number for the person you care
for. This is the time you can nominate NCN as your preferred provider to deliver your
respite.
MyAgedCare will then send a referral to our NCN office and one of our staff will make
contact to arrange respite for you.
MyAgedCare is the entry point for people over 65 needing services and for Aboriginal
people needing services, over 50 years of age.
Congratulations
To Gina Torkington, one of our staff at NCN, who has won an award for the outstanding
contribution she has made to the disability sector. Gina has given many years of dedicated
service supporting children and adults with special needs and their families.
At the ‘Celebration of Ability’ event in December last year, Gina was presented with a
Mayoral Award by Glen Docherty, Mayor of the City of Playford.
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‘breakthru’
Young Carer and Sibling Program - 7 to 18 years
Hi Everyone
Well 2015 absolutely flew by and our young carers once again had a fantastic time with our ‘breakthru’
groups and school holiday programs.
Again this year we did activities such as the Port Adelaide Dolphin Cruise, The Maritime Museum,
Ten pin bowling, Mini golf, Gym sports, Aqua splash and of course our most fav day of the year,
Laser skirmish in the Mount Crawford Forest.
And that was just in the school holidays !!!
We will once again be running 3 ‘breakthru’ groups in 2016.
As usual we will be having a monthly Gawler group, Playford group and a Kilburn group.
Throughout the school terms the actual ‘breakthru’ groups were very successful with numbers steadily
increasing and new young carers engaging with us on a continual basis.
Sports like basketball, soccer and dodgeball are always popular. Often we will make up a game
completely on our own. Its always fun to see how the new game pans out. We also have a lot of fun
doing crafts. We usually try and theme the art to a particular time of year, for instance we make Easter
and Christmas crafts, and even have fun making Halloween craft stuff.
Last year at the Gawler Breakthru group, we did an event called “drumbeat”. Each participant learnt
different beats on a Djembe (African Drum) we would then talk about some of the rhythms and how
they may have a parallel to life etc. A real rewarding experience for our young carers. Therefore
through 2016 we will be bringing the “Drumbeat” program to all of our locations.
Check out all this years dates and locations of our monthly breakthru events below.
Bye for now Damo.
Breakthru Program Dates for 2016
Group dates for
Playford 2016
Tuesday 4:30 to 6:30
9 February
8 March
5 April
3 May
7 June
5 July
9 August
6 September
8 November
6 December
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Group dates for
Gawler 2016
Wednesday 4pm to 6 pm
17 February
16 March
13 April
11 May
15 June
17 August
14 September
16 November
14 December
Group dates
for
Kilburn 201
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Thursday
4.30 to 6.30
25 Februa
ry
24 March
19 May
23 June
25 Augus
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22 Septem
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20 Octob
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2 4 No v e m
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Welcome to New Staff
Hi Everyone!
My name is Angela Creagh and I have recently joined the team at Northern Carers
Network as the Community Care Service Coordinator. I will be responsible for developing
and coordinating the Home Care Program.
You may be aware that we have recently begun to employ our own Home Care Workers
to deliver respite support. This may have resulted in some changes around Support
Workers and I am here to assist in making this transition as smooth as possible.
I started my career working as a care worker in a nursing home at a very young age.
From there I have branched out in many other areas within the community services
sector, developing a strong background working in Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health,
Youth and Lifestyle. In my spare time, I have a passion for singing fishing and spending
time with my wonderful family.
I work Monday to Friday 9am-5pm so if you are in the office, please pop by my desk and
say hello. I would love to meet everyone involved in this wonderful organisation I have
been lucky to become be a part of.
Thank you
Angela
My name is Pat Ingram.
I was born in Victoria and grew up mainly on farms and little country towns in Victoria. My
heritage is Aboriginal and English. My Mother was a Wemba Wemba/Yorta Yorta woman
and my Father was born in Australia but his parents migrated from UK and were from
Cornwall.
I have been married for 38 years I have a daughter and a son. They are both married and
have lovely partners. I also have three beautiful grandchildren 8, 5 and 3 years old. I love
being a grandmother and you will often hear me speak about my grandchildren.
My family and I have lived in South Australia for the last 16 years. I have worked in the
Aboriginal community in paid and volunteer work for most of that time. My last role was with
Aboriginal Sobriety Group as their Quality improvement officer. I am currently serving on the
Board at Nunkuwarrin Yunti. As well as that I have worked at Tandanya with local and
Interstate Aboriginal artists.
I started working here at Northern Carers on Jan 4th 2016. I am working with Charmayne in
the Kindred Spirits program as the Aboriginal Family Support Worker. I am excited to be
involved with this program as I believe it will be a great benefit to Aboriginal families and
their children.
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Health and Wellbeing
How to store food safely in the fridge
Decay, mould, and odours can spread among
foods in the refrigerator. Follow these tips to
keep foods―including leftovers―fresher
longer and reduce the risk of contamination.
Meat, fish & poultry
Keep all fresh meat, fish, and poultry in its
store wrapping. (Re-wrapping increases the
risk of exposing the food to harmful bacteria.)
If the item didn't come in a Styrofoam tray,
slide a plate underneath it to catch any
drippings
Dairy
Leave cottage cheese, yogurt, sour cream,
milk, and cream in the containers they came in.
But after transferring milk to a pitcher or sour
cream to a serving bowl, don't return them to
the original containers. Instead, tightly cover
the pitcher or bowl with plastic wrap.
Store hard cheeses in the store wrapping until
you use them, then wrap them in wax paper,
foil, or loose plastic.
Plastic milk bottles make more sense than
cardboard cartons, since bacteria can grow
near the cardboard spout and enter a glass of
milk every time you pour. Nevertheless, as long
as you use the milk within its shelf life, it should
be safe to drink.
Fruit and vegetables
Keep fruits and vegetables separate and store
like with like: apples with apples, carrots with
carrots. Fruits and vegetables give off different
gases that can cause others to deteriorate.
Store fruits and vegetables susceptible to
drying out in perforated or unsealed plastic
bags to maintain a moist environment yet still
allow air to circulate.
Don't wash produce before refrigerating it. The
dampness can make it mold and rot more
quickly.
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Leftovers
Store all leftovers in airtight, leak proof clear
containers or wraps.
Divide leftovers into small, flat containers so
that they cool faster. (Some bacteria spores
survive the cooking process and may
germinate if the food is at room temperature
long enough.)
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of
cooking. And there's no need to wait for
piping-hot foods to cool down before storing
them―modern refrigerators can handle the
heat.
Remove the stuffing from the turkey and
refrigerate it in a separate container. Left
together, they may not cool fast enough, which
can be unsafe.
Don't refrigerate leftover cranberry sauce or
other foods in cans. Once a can is opened,
residual metal on the rim can leach into food
and leave a metallic taste.
Don't stuff the refrigerator too full. Cool air
needs to circulate to keep food at a safe
temperature.
For Your Information
ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PAYMENT – FROM CENTRELINK.
The purpose of this payment is to cover additional costs of running medical equipment and is paid in
addition to any State Govt schemes. ALSO under this claim for ‘Essential Medical Equipment Payment’
is the medically required heating/cooling – which may be paid if a medical condition exists which results in
the inability to regulate body temperature.
Tax free lump sum, paid annually ($149- annually) Exempt income under social security law, veterans
law and families law NOT subject to an income or asset test.
You may be eligible for this payment if you, or someone you care for
1) use one or more pieces of qualifying essential medical equipment OR
2) medically requires heating/cooling as a result of a specified medical condition.
AND
Hold or are listed on a qualifying Commonwealth Concession Card
(Pensioner Concession Card/Health Care Card/Commonwealth Seniors Health Card).
AND
Are the energy account holder for the residence, OR The partner of the account holder for the residence
OR Able to demonstrate that you, or the person you care for contribute towards payment of the energy
account for the residence.
Proof will be required that the equipment is necessary as a result of a medical condition
(Medical certification/confirmation).
A payment may be received for EACH piece of ‘essential medical equipment’ OR a single payment
for medically required heating/cooling.
Medical Equipment attracting the ‘Essential Medical Equipment Payment’: Home dialysis machine; home
ventilator; home respirator; home parenteral or enteral feeding device; oxygen concentrator; heart pump;
suction pump; infant apnoea monitor; nebuliser (used daily); positive airways pressure device; phototherapy
equipment; airbed vibrator; electric wheelchair; insulin pump.
* Refer to humanservices.gov.au/emep for alternate titles of equipment.
To enquire and/or to make a claim for this payment – contact 132-468 and say ‘Medical Equipment’.
* In some instances the claiming processes have been instigated via hospital/medical professionals.
Once registered with Centrelink for this claim, you will receive payment automatically in following years.
YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER WITH YOUR ENERGY RETAILER to have your residence recorded as a
‘Life support Equipment Address’ (Life Support Register). This will enable your energy provider to keep
you updated in regards to notifications of planned interruptions. The energy retailer will then have registered
your need for use of Life Support Equipment at your property. There is no charge for this service, and the
following types of life support equipment will qualify the registration of your address in accordance with the
National Energy Retail Rules:–
 An oxygen concentrator
 An intermittent peritoneal dialysis machine
 A kidney dialysis machine
 A chronic positive airways pressure respirator
 Crigler Najjar Syndrome phototherapy equipment
 A ventilator for Life Support in relation to a particular customer – any other equipment that a
registered medical practitioner certifies as required for a person residing at the customer’s premises
for life support
Please contact - for more information and/or to request registration of your address:
Email – [email protected] ;
Fax – 08 8217 5870
Postal address – GPO Box 1199 Adelaide SA 5001.
TELEPHONE – 13 24 61.
If Interpreter required, call 1300 137 427.
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Carers Days Out
Special Notice
Due to popularity, priority will be given to Newly registered Carers and/or Carers that may be
attending for the first time.
Bookings for the Carer Day Out will open on Tuesday 16th February 2016.
You will not be able to make a booking prior to this date.
We ask that you only book yourself in as we will not take bookings on behalf of others.
MYSTERY TRIP
Catch up with friends & join in the fun...
Guess the mystery destination...
Or just wait for the surprise!
PICK UP
THURSDAY 25th February 2016
Cost $15.00 per person
(Includes Morning Tea & Lunch)
DROP OFF
Gawler
9.15am
Gawler
3.00pm
NCN
9.30am
NCN
2.45pm
Saint’s Rd
9.45am
Saint Rd
2.30pm
To the Seaside we go!!
A pleasant stroll by the waters edge,
A dip in the rolling waves,
A spot of window shopping?
or an ice-cream perhaps!
Everything is grand when you’re beside the sea!
Come and enjoy the atmosphere with us.
Wednesday March 23rd
PICK UP
DROP OFF
Gawler
9.15am
Gawler
3.00pm
NCN
9.30am
NCN
2.45pm
Saint’s Rd
9.45am
Saint Rd
2.30pm
$15.00 pp
Morning T & Lunch included.
To register your attendance call
Northern Carers Network on 8284 0388
Carers who need respite, transport or a fee waiver to be able to attend events
are welcome to contact NCN and speak with a staff member.
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Carers Sharing
Red Lentil Dhal
Gluten & dairy-free Muffins
Serves 4
Ingredients
Light olive oil, to grease
3 eggs
1 x 120g can apple puree
160ml (2/3 cup) soy milk or rice milk
80ml (1/3 cup) honey
80ml (1/3 cup) light olive oil
1 medium (about 150g) red apple, cored,
peeled, finely chopped
1/3 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
200g (1 1/2 cups) Orgran gluten and
wheat-free self-raising flour
175g (1 1/2 cups) gluten-free soy compound
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pure icing sugar, to dust
Ingredients
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 cups red lentils, uncooked
4 cups chicken stock (salt reduced) or water
1 tsp ground cumin
1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
2 tsp tomato paste (salt reduced)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Sauté onions and garlic in a little water or
stock until soft.
2. Add carrot, lentils, stock and cumin and
simmer covered until lentils are tender.
3. Stir in tomato, tomato paste, pepper and
herbs.
4. Serve, hot or cold with a large green salad.
Nutritional information per serve
Energy 1615 kJ / 384 cal
Protein 26 g
Total fat 2.7 g
Saturated fat 0.5 g
Carbohydrate 57 g
Fibre 10 g
Sodium 54 mg
Recipe courtesy Diabetes SA
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Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush twelve 80ml
(1/3-cup) capacity muffin pans with oil to
grease.
2. Whisk together the eggs, apple puree, milk,
honey and oil in a bowl until combined. Add the
apple and blueberries and stir to combine.
3. Sift the flour, soy compound and cinnamon
over the apple mixture and stir until just
combined.
4. Spoon among prepared pans. Bake in oven
for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted
into centres comes out clean. Turn onto a wire
rack. Dust with icing sugar to serve
CARER SUPPORT GROUPS—FEB/MARCH 2016
OPEN SUPPORT GROUPS
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
COFFEE ‘N’ CHAT
Where: NCN, Davoren Park
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 16, March 15th
Phone Brenda at NCN for details
INGLE FARM STROKE
Where: Helping Hand Ctre, Shackleton Ave. Ingle Farm
When: 3rd Monday of the month, 1pm - 3pm
Next Meeting: February 15th, March 21st
Phone Brenda at NCN for details
GAWLER CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Gawler Community House, 2 Scheibener Tce
When: 3rd Monday of the month, 1pm - 3pm
Next Meeting: February 15th, March 21st
Contact Gina at NCN for details
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUPS
THE PALMS
Where: The Palms Residential Village,
61 Supple Rd, Waterloo Corner
When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1.00 - 3.00pm
Next Meeting: February 3rd, March 2nd
Phone Pauline at NCN for details
TTG VILLAGE GROUP
Where: Tea Tree Garden Village,
1075 Grand Junction Rd, Hope Valley
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 11th, March 10th
Phone NCN for details
PLAYFORD PARKINSONS
Where: Resthaven Therapy Services,
16 Gillingham Road, Elizabeth
When: Meet Wednesdays, for more information
Phone Brenda at NCN for details
MEN’S/WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUPS
BACK ROOM BOYS
Where: NCN Meeting Room, Davoren Park
When: 1st Monday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 1st, March 7th
Phone Pauline at NCN for details
ACTIVE MALE CARERS
Where: Munno Para Bowling Club
When: Last Friday of the month, 7pm - 9pm
Phone Pauline at NCN for details if required
TEA TREE GULLY CARERS
Where: Jubilee Community Centre,
7 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale
When: 1st Thursday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 4th, March 3rd
Phone NCN for details
WOMEN’S SHARING & CARING SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Neighbourhood House,
28 Smith Rd, Salisbury East
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 10th, March 9th
Phone Gina at NCN for details
PT ADEL/ENFIELD SUPPORT GROUP (mixed)
Where: Enfield Community Centre,
540 Regency Rd, Enfield
When: 4th Thursday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 25th, March 24th
Phone NCN for details
ABORIGINAL SUPPORT
MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT
GRENVILLE MEMORY LOSS
Where: Grenville Hub, Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
When: 4th Thursday of the month, 1pm - 3pm
Next Meeting: February 25th, March 24th
Phone Brenda at NCN for details
REACHING OUT SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Helping Hand Centre,
Shackleton Ave., Ingle Farm
When: 1st Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Next Meeting: February 4th, March 3rd
Phone Brenda at NCN for details
‘OUR GROUP’ MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GRP
Where: Jack Young Centre, Orange Ave., Salisbury
When: 1st Friday of each month, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Next Meeting: February 5th, March 4th
Phone Brenda at NCN for details
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EMU (ELDERLY MIMINIS UNITED) - ELIZABETH
Where: Relationships Australia,
13 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth
When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 11am - 2pm
GRANPARENTS & CARERS - SALISBURY
Where: John Young Centre, Salisbury
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, 11am - 2pm
GRANDPARENTS & CARERS - GILLES PLAINS
Where: Maringga Turtpandi, 1 Gilles St, Hillcrest
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11am - 2pm
Phone Charmayne at NCN for details
CALD SUPPORT GROUP
(Culturally & Linguistically Diverse)
When: Tri-monthly outings 9.30am - 3pm
Phone Jenny for details
CARER SUPPORT GROUPS—FEB/MARCH 2016
PARENTS/FAMILY SUPPORT
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
ASD FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hope Central, 51-53 Goodman Rd, Elizabeth Sth.
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9.30 - 11am
Next Meeting: Feb 2nd, 16th, March 1st, 15th
Phone Chris at NCN for details
CHUMS SA (Mental Health Support Group)
Where: Uniting Communities, 2b Morialta Dr, Smithfield
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Next Meeting: February 16th, March 15th
Phone Louise at NCN for details
CARING PARENTS GROUP
Where: Parafield Gardens Children’s Centre,
9 Casuarina Drive, Parafield Gardens
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 10th, March 9th
Phone Chris at NCN for details
HOPEFUL HORIZONS
Where: Paddocks Neighbourhood Centre,
Cnr. Bridge/Kesters Road, Para Hills West
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Next Meeting: February 9th, March 8th
Phone Louise at NCN for details
SHARED TIME
Where: NCN Meeting Room, Davoren Park
When: First Friday of the month in school terms
10am - 12noon; Flyer sent out with updated dates
Phone Pauline at NCN for details
REACH FOR THE STARS
Where: Unit 1, 2B Morialta Drive, Smithfield
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7 - 9pm
Next Meeting: February 10th, March 9th
Phone Chris at NCN for details
TONS OF FUN
Children & Teens with Special Needs
Where: Old Hewett Community Centre, Hewett Primary
School, Kingfisher Dr, Hewett
When: Last Wednesday of the month, 3 - 6 pm,
School terms only. Phone Gina at NCN for details
TONS OF FUN - Parent/grandparent/carer time
Where: Gawler Community House, 2 Scheibener Terrace
When: 3rd Friday of the month, 10am - 12noon
Phone Gina at NCN for details
SATURDAY KIDS - Respite Program
Where: Adelaide North Special School
135 Douglas Drive, Munno Para West
When: Held fortnightly from Jan 9 th
Phone Gina at NCN for details and enrolments
ADELAIDE NORTH PARENT GROUP
Where: Adelaide North Special School
135 Douglas Drive, Munno Para West
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month during school
terms.
Phone Chris on 8284 0388 for details
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY CARER GROUP
Where: Jack Young Centre, Orange Ave, Salisbury
When: 2nd Friday of the month, 1 - 3pm
Next Meeting: February 12th, March 11th
Please contact Louise on 8284 0388 for details
RELINQUISHED CARERS SUPPORT
CHANGING LANES
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Various times and locations depending on activity’
Next Meeting: February 17th, March 16th
Phone Pauline at NCN for details
CREATIVE ARTS
AMAZE-RELAX-TALK (ART GROUP)
Where: Northern Carers Network,
130 Peachey Road, Davoren Park
When: Every Wednesday, 10am - 1pm
Start back: February 3rd
Phone Louise at NCN for details
YOUNG CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS
YOUNG CARERS & SIBLINGS (‘breakthru’)
For young people aged between 7 - 18 years who
provide care/support/respite for a family member.
Gawler - Youth Shak, Sport & Community Centre,
Nixon Tce, Gawler,
Next Meeting: 4 - 6pm
Playford - Northern Communities of
Hope Church,
Lot 2 Pritchard Street, Davoren Park
Next Meeting: , 4.30 - 6.30pm
Kilburn - Kilburn Community Centre
59 Gladstone Avenue, Kilburn
Next Meeting: 4.30 - 6.30pm
Monthly Meetings - program available.
Phone NCN for details
DID YOU KNOW
Respite and transport are available so that you can
attend Support Group meetings, Carers Day Out and
other functions. For more info or bookings please
ring NCN on 8284 0388.
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Useful Contact Numbers
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres
1800 052 222 (Aged care)
8346 8329 (Families/Mental Health)
My Aged Care: The ’Gateway’ to help you navigate
1800 200 422
www.myagedcare.gov.au
the aged care system.
National Disability Insurance Scheme:
supports people with a permanent & significant
disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday
activities.
1800 800 110
www.ndis.gov.au
Carers SA: Carer Counselling Service
131 611
www.carers-sa.asn.au
Health Direct Australia: 24hr service
1800 022 222
www.healthdirect.gov.au
provides easy access to trusted, quality health information
and advice online
Crisis Care Unit
Counselling & practical help for individuals & families in
any type of crisis
Lifeline: provides 24/7 crisis support & suicide
13 16 11
www.families.sa.gov.au
prevention services
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
Health & Community Services Complaints
Commissioner
8226 8666/ 1800 232 007
www.hcscc.sa.gov.au
Aged Rights Advocacy Service
8232 5377/ 1800 700 600
www.sa.agedrights.asn.au
Legal Services Commission of SA
1300 366 424
www.lsc.sa.gov.au
Welfare Rights Centre SA Inc
1800 246 287
www.wrcsa.org.au
FEELINGS
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