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Carer Support within the Hunter

Carer Information Programs/Workshops

Six week carer information programs
Evening information workshops for carers and families
One day information workshops for carers and families
Young Carer Support - (see below)
Information programs and support for Rural Carers - (see below)

Would you like to access these programs or workshops?
Do you know of a carer who may benefit from attending?
Do you know that carers can refer themselves to EDuCARE?
Would you like more information?
Then contact EDuCARE on: 1300 887 776 or 49214895. Respite care can be arranged.

To download EDuCARE's resource information, (click on the links below):

EDuCARE brochure - ( 303kb)
EDuCARE calendar of carer information sessions - ( 40kb)
FACT SHEET for carers in the hospital - ( 91kb)
FACT SHEET for carers in the John Hunter Childrens' Hospital - ( 91kb)
NEWSLETTER for carers - ( 461kb)

Rural Carer Support

Rural carers can often find themselves geographically isolated with limited access to existing services. EDuCARE is in the early stages of networking and consultation to overcome this issue. Look out for our rural one day workshops held in various locations throughout the Lower and Upper Hunter.

EDuCare is currently developing a Country Carers Kit for rural areas to use as a resource for rural carers to utilise when attending appointments within the Hunter New England Area Health Service.

EDuCARE plans to work with staff to raise the awareness of the needs of the rural carer. A working party including EDuCARE Support Service and rural carers is currently being implemented..

Young Carers

EDuCARE provides support to young people aged between 8 -18 years residing within the Hunter. There are approximately 170,000 under the age of 18 in Australia, although this number is under-estimated because Young Carers remain hidden and not always formally identified (Carers NSW 2005). Young Carers usually have more responsibilities than other young people of their age and sometimes they share this role with other family members. The effects of caring have a huge impact on education, social, emotional and physical development often leading to stress, few friends and feelings of loneliness. EDuCARE offers support to these young people.

Young Carer Action Group

A group of Young Carers living in the Hunter region from a range of different care situations meet on a regular basis to have the opportunity to provide input regarding their needs for local resources and strategies.
The Young Carers Action Group meets three times a year & also communicates via phone and email.
The input from these Young Carers is much appreciated and strategies to date include: Young Carer Camps, school support programs, one day workshops and the Young Carers PhotoVoice Project.
Would you like to have a say in what you would like put in place to support your needs?
Then contact Mary or Donna on: 49214895 and find out how you can be involved.

Young Carer Camps

Would you like to attend one of EDuCARE�s Young Carer Camps?
Do you want to meet other young people in similar situations?
Join in the activities at camp including: high ropes, abseiling, flying fox, canoeing, sailing, orienteering and other fun activities.
Have the opportunity to share your experiences in a safe environment with other young people.
Camps are held in local venues throughout the beautiful Hunter Region of NSW.
These camps are free to Young Carers.

Day Events

Come and join EDuCare to meet other young carers and enjoy a range of fun activities. These include; BBQ's, sailing and get togethers.

Don't miss out on being part of the Young Carer movement within the Hunter.
Contact: Donna or Mary on 4921 4895 or 1300 887 776

Email: Donna.Feeney@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Mary.Myers@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au