Gippsland Carers Association, Inc. in Morwell, Victoria | Social service

Gippsland Carers Association, Inc.

Locality: Morwell, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5133 3343

Address: 62 George St, Morwell 3840 Morwell, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.gippslandcarers.org

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25.01.2022 Been very busy lately with a move of Carers Place to 62 George Street in Morwell. Costs to rent now cut in half. Come and visit us to see what we have done.

24.01.2022 Celebrating the opening of our new Carers Centre...And a bunch of birthdays. Happy Birthday Alan, JeanJean and Anita.

24.01.2022 Great Carers Week Forum with focus on the NDIS. Thanks to the 70 carers attending. Hope all the lucky door prize winners enjoy their thank you gifts. Thanks too to our excellent local caterer, Margo Wheelan, for your generous support of Gippsland Carers . and thanks to the services who spoke of their NDIS experiences. And thanks to Gippsland ABC Radio for your great coverage of our special day.

23.01.2022 Dont Forget Carers and Friends Invitation Gipsland Carers 21st AGM and Carers Week Forum Kernot Hall Morwell, Wed 17th October registrations 9.30am Followed by a Candidates Panel for Victorian state elections a Finger Food lunch and an afternoon of entertainment with the Italian Pensioners Folk Band and a Lucky Door Prize draw. Phone 0351271904 to book your seat.

23.01.2022 Having read the list of Commissioners to conduct the Disability Abuse and neglect inquiry I have three questions 1. where are the commissioners who are unpaid f...amily carers of the profoundly disabled who cannot speak for themselves? 2. Where are the advocacy funded services for families saving taxpayer over $62 Billion annually by providing decades of accommodation and care for PWD in this catagory? 3. So, how many of these families will be able to be heard or tell their loved ones story when they are in the lowest quintyle of financial well-being? See more

22.01.2022 Yesterday was a Historic Day for Gippsland carers when the Coalition Team for the upcoming Victorian Elections popped into our Carers Centre to Pledge $600,000 ...over three years for a Pilot Regional Carers Network if elected on 24th November. Present for the occasion were Leaders of State Liberal and National Parties with local members, candidates, members of our Committee and the local Media. A long awaited recognition of the importance of grass roots carer advocacy and support. See more

22.01.2022 The NDIS comes to Gippsland from Oct this year..We are aiming to hold another NDIS info day for Carer families at our May Gippsland-wide forum, so if you want to take part please go to our website www.gippslandcarers.org and fill in your details in the Contact Us Drop down box We will hold info sessions across Gippsland if you ask for them?? The planning process can be overwhelming if you go into scheme without as much knowledge as you can obtain. Be pro-active and be sure you and your loved family member with a severe or profound disability are ready when planners come your way.

22.01.2022 We at Gippsland carers Association are all horrified at the announcements by the Treasurer Scott Morrison that your government is planning to make cuts to Carer... Allowance payments to any unpaid carers including removing Health Carer Cards for seriously disabled children. This is a slippery slope down which every carer will fall as incremental changes are made on the go as elected politicians will it. The ditching of the increase to the Medicare levy to ensure the ongoing budget for the NDIS is yet another slippy slope with budget to budget planning and is a clear breach of the Commitments we all received on fully funding the NDIS. I tweeted the Treasurer and the Prime Minister this morning, not that I expect it to help, but you can!!! Why is it that the most vulnerable citizens in our wealthy country are the first to be targeted in budget cuts??? Why is it that this is happening at a time when the Treasurer boasts a huge budget windfall for buying tax cuts and votes from the well off??? I will never understand how governments can claim to value carers when they cut miserable carer payments of $63 to carers who give so much and get so little???

21.01.2022 So here we are again, voting for someone we know doest give a tinkers damn for unpaid carers Go well and know I solute all of you for what you do.

20.01.2022 For every one who cares

20.01.2022 Carers make an extraordinary difference in the lives of their loved ones. Only an elected Liberal Nationals government will make sure our carers are supported a...nd invest $600,000 over three years in an innovative pilot program, run by Gippsland Carers Association, Inc. and President Jean Tops. With The Nationals Sheridan BOND for Morwell, making sure we care for our carers #caringforourcarers

19.01.2022 I hope all the visitors checking out our Facebook Page will leave a message and LIKE us so that you can watch us grow from strength to strength.... Remember the LNP promise to fund our regional Pilot Carers Network Pilot...... We Invite carers across Victoria to join us in thanking an alternate Victorian government for recognising that family Carers need and value support and advocacy that truly represents their needs.

19.01.2022 Happy holiday greetings from all of us . Big news for 2019. We are relocating Carers Place to 62 George St, Morwell from 1 February. Come see us there any Tue /Wed from 10am.

18.01.2022 Reminder to all carers in Gippsland. Our NDIS Forum is on next Tuesday 16 May. So, stop what your doing and take this opportunity to find out how it will help you and yours. The countdown is on to roll-out from October this year.Prove to governments that carers are the vital link in making the NDIS a rousing success. Starts @ 9-30am NDIA present from 10am.

18.01.2022 First Notice to members that we celebrate our 22nd AGM and Carers Week Forum on Wednesday 17th October at Kernot Hall Morwell. Featured will be a Polly Panel for all candidates to Victorian Elections in November, a musical afternoon with the Italian Pensioners Folk Group, lucky door prizes and the usual delicious light lunch.... Put the date on your "Calendar of must attends"

17.01.2022 The interest in the roll-out of the NDIS in Gippsland is beginning to reach people with a number of info sessions taking place. We are again holding an information session at our May Forum to be held at Kernot Hall, Morwell, Tuesday 16th May commencing at 10.00am with reg and morning cuppa from 9.00 am. The NDIA Team Victoria East are presenting the latest news on planning and will be available to answer questions one to one over an extended lunch break as well as during their presentation. Cost is $5.00 only book as soon as possible see flyer attached.

16.01.2022 Here Tis, all you need to know about our October Forum. Hope to see you there....

15.01.2022 We hope all our friends are liking and sharing the good news that the vic Coalition will fund GCA for a three year pilot of our Regional Carers Network .A $600,000 commitment. Stand up with us and help us achieve this long awaited advocacy and support network for local caring families. We are nothing without your active help.

13.01.2022 All carers invited to express interest in carers suppport group meeting with Joanne from Grow. Call us with preferred date choice on a Tuesday or Wednesday at Carers place, 62 George st Morwell . Call 0351333343 or 0402650375 or leave us your details. Entry is Free.

11.01.2022 It all comes down to this. Unless the Coalition win government we are not going to be funded for our carers network. So, you know what to do!

10.01.2022 Dont forget Carers.... The official roll-out of the NDIS has started in Gippsland. Are you attending our Carers Week Forum on Wednesday 18th October in Morwell at Kernott Hall where we will hear from a Parent who has successfully negotiated her complex Plan for her Child. Come and be a part of a joyous 20th Year celebration for Gippsland Carers Association. To book call 03 51333343 today.

10.01.2022 Gippsland Carers will celebrate 20 years of voluntary service to unpaid carers with a big one day event. 20th A.G.M and Carers Week Forum 16 October 2017. Featuring guest speakers for changes to Aged care Funding choice and a Carer Mum of a profoundly disabled son, her experience with the NDIS and supported accommodation see the Flyer below for details Dont miss a great Carers Day Out.

10.01.2022 The weather was horrid, a brave bunch of carers ventured out to our Carer Week Forum and AGM and those that did had a great time enjoying the Italian Pensioners Folk Band. The Candidates forum coaxed out 6 contenders. The Coalition team reaffirmed their commitment to fund our Carers Network Pilot and the Band played beautiful music with joyful songs.

10.01.2022 A very Happy and Restful Christmas to Carers and their families everywhere. May 2017 bring funding to our carers network and successful NDIS plans for all the new starters. Happy holidays from Team GCA

08.01.2022 So thrilled to be part of the Nationals team with Sheridan BOND pledging $600,000 over three years for Gippsland Carers Association, to support carers in our c...ommunity. The pilot program will provide carer mentors across Gippsland to support unpaid family carers. An elected a Liberal National government will provide tangible support to care for the carers. Congratulations to Jean Topps along with her fabulous team for their dedicated advocacy for a regional support network. #lovegippsland #carersmatter See more

08.01.2022 Sorry I have been away from the chatter lately. I BROKE MY RIGHT WRIST. In plaster for a few more weeks.Sorry I have been away from the chatter lately. I BROKE MY RIGHT WRIST. In plaster for a few more weeks.

07.01.2022 Happy holiday greetings from all of us Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearaHappy holiday greetings from all of us Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yeara

06.01.2022 Gippsland carers AGM and NDIS Forum played host to 76 Carers and Services Speakers to provide much needed news about the NDIS Roll-Out due to start in the region in 2017. A great day for everyone. We aim to have many more info sessions next year as roll-out starts thanks to the generosity of services happy to help us at no cost to our unfunded Team. Great news for carers hungry for more info on planning and participation. Just another reason to have funded regional Carer Networks that government still refuses to consider!

05.01.2022 Election Plans continue to insult caring families. Why? Budget in the Black, carers contribute $42billion every year, right? that makes the budget deficit $42 b...illion without our free services, but, is there a dollar in the budget for direct carer support? nup, not a single dollar. Instead we are insulted with $$$ for yet more largess for everyone else, like propping up child care for paid workers, that will help all carers in regional Oz to feel better about stress, loneliness, no job access, poverty, little or no access to services that support them. No regional carer advocacy woo-hoo; I am rejoicing; how about you? See more

04.01.2022 On Sunday last I was joined by a number of my GCA pals on a hire bus ride to Mt Martha for an Eastern Region Rotary Clubs "Shine on Awards" presentation day. Jean was privileged to have received an award after nomination by Leo Billington of the Hazelwood Rotary Club, for services to carers and people with disabilities. Of course my own disabilities were clearly evident as I struggled to get to my feed to be presented with my certificate by Minister for health Greg Hunt . He... met me half way as I stumbled to my feet. I remember thinking "I wish your government would meet family carers half-way on funding Regional Carer Support Networks" but, instead I just smiled, said thank-you and walked back to my seat to thunderous applause. Thank you Leo and Eastern Region Rotary for shining a light on the effects of a lifetime of caring. more pics later! See more

04.01.2022 From Tuesday next week Gippland Carers will be in our new home at 62 george St, Morwell, Come in and say hello. still unpacking!From Tuesday next week Gippland Carers will be in our new home at 62 george St, Morwell, Come in and say hello. still unpacking!

03.01.2022 A very merry Christmas and Happy New year to all CarersA very merry Christmas and Happy New year to all Carers

02.01.2022 Oops sorry, forum flyer didnt work for the last post. So here it is! Make sure you save the date. :)

01.01.2022 Carers do extraordinary work. And they deserve our support. Which is why Ive promised a government I lead will provide $600,000 over 3 years to the Gippsland C...arers Association for the establishment of a Regional Carer Support Network. Well make sure unpaid family carers are not forgotten.

01.01.2022 Sorry, I have been off ill for some time now, Hoping for improvement soon. Meanwhile I invite all carers to attend our National Carers Week Forum and AGM. Tuesday 15th October at Kernott Hall Morwell. Check out the Forum Flyer on our Website just go to GippslandCarers.org

01.01.2022 So here we are again, voting for someone we know does't give a tinkers damn for unpaid carers Go well and know I solute all of you for what you do.