Carers SA in Seaton, South Australia | Community organisation

Carers SA

Locality: Seaton, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8291 5600

Address: 338 Tapleys Hill Road 5023 Seaton, SA, Australia

Website: http://carerssa.com.au

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22.01.2022 Independent Assessments are being introduced to the NDIS. So many in our community have questions and concerns about how this is all going to work, and why such a big change is done in such a big hurry. The assessors will use standardised assessment tools. Assessments will take somewhere between 1 and 4 hours (on average). In some cases, face-to-face time with the assessor might be as little as 20 minutes. Carers Australia and Every Australian Counts urge you to provide ...feedback on this change. For more information please visit https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/take-action-on-ndis-a/

22.01.2022 Tell us your thoughts. Your feedback helps us set in motion what needs to be done to make things as easy as possible for carers to engage with Carers SA. All information provided will remain anonymous.... Please see survey link below https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLR2FL6

22.01.2022 Watch this space! We’ll be announcing the Carer Achievement Award 2020 Finalists soon! If you haven’t already, like & follow our page to be the first to know.

21.01.2022 It’s judging day for the Carer Achievement Award! Good luck to all our amazing Semi Finalists. Keep your fingers and toes crossed! We’ll be announcing finalists soon.

21.01.2022 Can't make the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Workshop? Why not tune in to 5PBA.FM 89.7 or listen online www.pba.fm.org.au every Wednesday from the 9th of Dec at 1.30pm. For more info visit https://www.carerssa.com.au/5-ways-to-wellbeing/

21.01.2022 Are you a young carer under 18 years of age or a parent/guardian of a young carer? We have partnered with Child Wise to work with us on a child and young perso...n safety initiative. Child Wise will be hosting two important Child and Young Safety Forums for young carers this month. The ideas shared in the Focus Groups are very important as they will help Carers SA to make sure the support we offer young carers, continues to be welcoming and safe for young people. You can read more about Child Wise via website: https://www.childwise.org.au/page/67/our-team As there are limited spots available, can you please register your interest to attend as soon as possible. Monday 19th October from 4-5pm via Zoom for young carers aged 10 - 17 years of age (meeting details to be provided after registration) OR Monday 26th October from 4-5pm (all ages welcome) venue to be confirmed . All young carers under 18 years of age are required to seek parental/guardian written consent prior to participating. You can register your attendance by phoning Carers SA on 08 8291 5600 or emailing [email protected]

19.01.2022 Due to the extreme heat more Covid-19 testing clinics have opened up over the weekend. Please see below for the update

19.01.2022 It takes less than a minute to check-in, but has the potential to save our contact tracers hours and hours of work in the event of a cluster or outbreak. The C...OVID SAfe Check-in system is part of the new 'normal' for now. Let me run through a few important details that you should know: Download the free mySA GOV app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you already have the app, update it to access the COVID SAfe Check-in feature. The COVID SAfe Check-In feature will allow you to scan a business’s QR code. The app securely collects limited personal information as you enter a business or venue. Your details will only be kept for 28 days. Data will only be released to SA Health for official contact tracing purposes. More info: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in Let's keep working together to keep SA safe and strong.

17.01.2022 Do you help a family member or a friend in their day-to-day life? Do they have a disability, mental or ongoing illness or are they frail and aged? Do you regularly do their shopping, housework or help them take their medication, or get to hospital appointments?... If this sounds like you, you are one of more than 2.7 million carers in Australia and Carers SA is here to support you. To find out how Carers SA can help you visit https://www.carerssa.com.au/how-can-we-help/

16.01.2022 Some important information regarding the COVID-Safe check-in system. Details Download the free mySA GOV app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you already have the app, update it to access the COVID SAfe Check-in feature.... The COVID SAfe Check-In feature will allow you to scan a business’s QR code. The app securely collects limited personal information as you enter a business or venue. Your details will only be kept for 28 days. Data will only be released to SA Health for official contact tracing purposes. More info: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in See more

14.01.2022 Online Community Forum Invitation from CatholicCare Sydney Wednesday 25th November at 11.30am (AEDT) https://forum.carergateway.gov.au/s/ More than 1 in 10 Australians are unpaid carers, and 32% of them are men. ... The monthly Carer Spotlight Q&A shines a light on the experience of a special group of carers, and in November it pays tribute to the army of male carers who care for a loved one across Australia. The guest for the live discussion, ‘MCT’ is a man who’s been caring for his mum for 20 years, and seeing a need, created a movement of male carers across Australia through his newsletter Men Care Too. He’ll be available to answer your questions and talk about his life on Wednesday 25th November at 11.30am (AEDT). Join the chat? https://forum.carergateway.gov.au/s/

12.01.2022 Did you know in Australia, one child a month is seriously injured after swallowing or inserting a button battery? The ACCC is urging parents and carers to be aware of the serious risks associated with button batteries. Tips for parents and carers - If you think a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for 24/7. Prompt action is critical. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.... - Symptoms may include gagging or choking, drooling, chest pain (grunting), coughing or noisy breathing, food refusal, black or red bowel motions, nose bleeds, spitting blood or bloodstained saliva, unexplained vomiting, fever, abdominal pain or general discomfort. - Children are often unable to effectively communicate that they have swallowed or inserted a button battery and may have no symptoms. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, you should ask for an x-ray from a hospital emergency department to make sure. - Keep new and used button batteries out of sight and out of reach of small children at all times. Even old or spent button batteries can retain enough charge to cause life-threatening injuries. - If buying a toy, household device or novelty item, look for products that do not use button batteries at all, such as products powered by other types of batteries or rechargeable products that do not need button batteries to be replaced. - Examine products and make sure the compartment that houses the button battery is child resistant, such as being secured with a screw. Check the product does not release the battery and it is difficult for a child to access. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. - Dispose of used button batteries immediately. As soon as you have finished using a button battery, put sticky tape around both sides of the battery and dispose of immediately in an outside bin, out of reach of children, or recycle safely. - Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to keep their children safe.

12.01.2022 Carers CAN leave home to care for someone. It is confirmed that that the police stay at home direction includes the following reason to leave home: provide care and support to a relative or other person due to their health or because of homelessness, age, infirmity, disability, illness or chronic health condition Find the full details please visit https://www.police.sa.gov.au//new-covid-19-direction-2020-

10.01.2022 Calling all carers. This survey is closing soon. Make sure to have your thoughts heard on our Time Out For Carers Survey.

09.01.2022 From today Carers SA is required to use QR codes for any face-to-face groups that we run. We will have a sign in register for those who are unable to use the app for contact tracking purposes. The mySA GOV app will host the COVID SAfe Check-In feature, which once opened, will allow you to scan a business’s QR code. The app securely collects limited personal information as you enter a business or venue. Your details will only be kept for 28 days and will only be released to ...SA Health for official contact tracing purposes. Download the free mySA GOV app Available now on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.sa.my Available on the App Store from Tuesday afternoon https://apps.apple.com/au/app/mysa-gov/id1124301168 As Apple finalises its requirements, users are able to sign in manually until available on the App Store from Tuesday afternoon. If you have already downloaded the app make sure you have the latest version. More information is available at www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/covid-safe-check-in

06.01.2022 Do you live in the South? Join us and other carers to find out more about our upcoming Peer Support Workshops - when Carers come together and meet people in similar caring situations. Light refreshments will be available. Registrations are essential at [email protected]... Available Dates Tuesday 17 November 10.30am - 11.30am Wardli Youth Centre 13 McKinna Road, Christie Downs Wednesday 18 November 10.30am-12.00pm Reynella Neighbourhood Centre 164 Old South Road, Old Reynella Thursday 19 November 10am-11.30am Kauri Community and Sport Centre Lipson Avenue, Seacliff

06.01.2022 As the weather heats up, keep an eye out for signs of exhaustion or stress. See the difference below

05.01.2022 As of 12pm today, Friday 20 November 2020 exercise outside of your home with members of your household is permitted. For more information visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/

05.01.2022 The Productivity Commission’s Mental Health Inquiry has provided the Australian Government with a series of recommendations. For more information visit https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/productivity-commission/

05.01.2022 COVID-19 Message from SA’s Chief Public Health Officer The Parafield cluster remains a concern and the next few weeks are crucial for carers and community of South Australia's fight against COVID-19. Everyone needs to play their part to keep the community safe, says Professor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health Officer. She shares some important messages in this video:... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1l-M0Y3cxw&feature=youtu.be See more

03.01.2022 Join our 5 Ways to Wellbeing Program - introducing you to five simple & effective ways to improve your psychological and emotional health. We will be running this program at a number of venues across South Australia Regardless of how well, young or old you are, everyone can benefit from giving the 5 Ways to Wellbeing a try. It costs nothing and is easier than you think. ... For more information or to find a venue near you visit https://www.carerssa.com.au/5-ways-to-wellbeing/