Supporting the valuable work of our carers
12 October 2010
Hunter New England Health is celebrating the valuable efforts of carers during October, as a way of spreading the Carers Week message.
Staff from Tenterfield, Tingha, Tamworth, Inverell, Glen Innes, Bundarra and Ashford are encouraging carers to come together, support one another and share ideas during a series of celebratory events throughout the month.
Anyone, Anytime has been chosen as the theme of Carers Week 2010, reflecting the unexpected and indiscriminate nature of the caring role and particularly how it can impact upon people at any life stage.
Unpaid family carers come from all walks of life and their experiences and needs are diverse. They can come into their caring responsibilities at any stage throughout their life.
Hunter New England Health sites hosting special carers’ celebrations this month are:
Tenterfield: Tuesday 12 October at Tenterfield Hospital from 11am to 2pm. Free barbecue lunch provided. For more details contact Jenny Smith on 6739 5200.
Tingha: Wednesday 20 October at the MPS from 11am to 2pm. Free lunch provided. Contact Sonya Findley or Christine Hall on 6723 3901.
Ashford: Wednesday 20 October at Sunhaven Hostel Ashford from 10.30am to 11.30am. A free morning tea will be provided. Contact Inverell Community Health on 6721 9600.
Inverell: Thursday 21 October 2010 at Campbell Park from 10am to 2pm. Free lunch provided. Contact Janelle Hamilton on 6721 9593 or Elaine Brown on 6721 5406.
Tamworth: Friday 22 October 2010 at the University Department of Rural Health building at Tamworth Hospital from 9.30am to 2pm. Free lunch provided, as well as carer stories, tai chi demonstrations, advance care planning information and a laughter workshop. Contact Jean Sorrenson on 6767 8368.
Bundarra: A street party will be held on Saturday 23 October. Festivities will start at 3pm at the Grace Munro Centre with a fete. People are welcome to set up a stall and display their wares. From 5pm a laughter workshop will be held at the local park, with the Bundarra Lions Club cooking a free barbecue at 6pm. Local band The Green Onions will provide entertainment from 7pm. Contact Tania Mills on 6723 7601.
Glen Innes: Thursday 28 October at Glen Innes Hospital from 11am to 2pm. A free barbecue lunch will be provided. Contact Michelle Goodwyn on 6739 0100.
Laughter workshops, entertainment, lunch and local health service information will be part of the celebrations at all Hunter New England Health-hosted events. Representatives from Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre will be at the Tenterfield, Tamworth and Glen Innes events.
For catering purposes, carers interested in attending the events are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible, using the phone numbers listed above.
Carers Week is an annual, nation-wide event which will this year be held from 17 to 23 October.
(HNE-2396)
Contact: Carisa Green
Phone: 0428 106 183