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Information sessions in a social environment

NORTHSIDE Community Service is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that has been supporting the community in north Canberra and beyond since 1976, says manager of activities and events Kate Malone.

“We’re a progressive and modern community organisation that embraces diversity, social justice and advocacy for those in our community whose voices are often unheard,” she says.

“Northside supports young children through our high-quality early education services, children and young people through our youth programs and family support services, older citizens through our aged-care services and support programs, and the wider community through our housing, community development, outreach, and volunteer programs.

“Our social group has already been quite busy this year with many exciting outings around Canberra and surrounds as well as multiple information sessions at our Majura Hall in Dickson, these have included presentations on the Care Finder Program, estate planning, advocacy as well as financial advice.”

Kate says they also had the team from Open Mobility come along to conduct a demonstration and information session with mobility aids, and Enhance Hearing who were able to provide free hearing screenings to our social group.

“In the coming months we will have visits from Diabetes Australia, Breast Screen ACT, Health Care Consumers as well as a fantastic singer/entertainer,” she says.

The Northside team will be at the Seniors Expo at Exhibition Park on March 15.

Northside Community Service, 2 Rosevear Place, Dickson. Call 6171 8000, or visit northside.asn.au

Respite help to give carers a break

RESPITE care supports carers and the people they care for, giving both a break for a short period of time, says Carers ACT CEO Lisa Kelly.

“It can give you both time and space to do things independently, or help carers attend to commitments of work or travel, by ensuring the person they care for is in good hands,” she says.

Carers ACT offers several respite services to ensure carers can continue to support their loved one longer, in a way that is positive, balanced and sustainable.

“Planned respite care can help you plan for breaks to rest and recharge,” she says.

“Two of these services are cottage respite and a from-home environment for the person you care for when things get complicated, difficult or a carer encounters something unexpected. years and loves connecting with her clients. them to work out a path forward.

“We are also excited to now offer a Frail Aged Respite Booking Service which takes the stress out of finding a short-term respite bed for people with an aged care respite code.

“The booking service provides you with a single point of contact for aged care facilities across Canberra and Queanbeyan. We can also connect you with support for at-home care after a respite stay.

Lisa says you can take a break knowing Carers ACT is looking after the person you care for.

“Personal law is just that: personal. All the expertise in the world doesn’t mean anything if you don’t also have the emotional IQ to truly put yourself in someone else’s shoes,” she says.