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25.01.2022 Are you new to caring for a friend or family member? Are you feeling uncertain and stressed? Are your mood and energy levels low? Do you need a boost?... Let’s talk. Carers Victoria is hosting ‘Mind the Step’ a four-part online program for those who are looking to maintain a healthy mind. The free 90 minute sessions will be run by a qualified counsellor via Zoom for carers in Portland, Horsham, Ballarat and Geelong areas. Come and join other carers to learn: How to create more balance in your life Explore options and regain control over choices Strengthen and improve your wellbeing Connect with local people and support networks When: October and November 2020 Where: Online via Zoom for carers in Portland, Horsham, Ballarat and Geelong. To register your interest in the program visit: http://www.carersvictoria.org.au/mindthestep

24.01.2022 Get your popcorn ready and your tickets sorted - Melbourne Queer Film Festival Interrupted launches today! Enjoy 12 days of queer feature films, documentaries and shorts streamed online. This year, Carers Victoria is proud to be sponsoring the film Two of Us. Learn about this film and all the others in the full online program available here: https://mqff.com.au/program/

21.01.2022 The Victorian Government is investing $2.5 million for a new specialised counselling service for LGBTIQA+ people and their families. The new counselling service will build on the $1.18 million of support the Victorian Government has already provided directly to organisations offering services to LGBTIQA+ Victorians in response to the pandemic. Read more here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-family-counselling-servi

19.01.2022 Services that support seniors to overcome social isolation are critical. For many older LGBTI people, being unable to access culturally safe supports increases the impact of coronvirus isolation. Many LGBTI older people have no connection with biological family and/or communities of origin. Most have lived a large part of their lives where concealment of their identities was the only protection from stigma and discrimination. Some have limited mobility, live with chronic illn...ess, disability or dementia, or are fearful of accessing services they need. Now more than ever, the friendships forged between older Australians and their volunteer visitors is helping older Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic. To connect with older Australians and find out more about the community visitor scheme, including auspice organisations like Switchboard Victoria (Out & About) and the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre, go to www.abc.net.au/agelessfriendships

19.01.2022 Are you the go-to person for friends in your LGBTIQ community experiencing depression and anxiety? You might be interested in taking part in Lean on Me, a ...survey about the wellbeing of people in metropolitan Melbourne who help peers during a crisis: https://bit.ly/3jofUBV via Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society

17.01.2022 The Children and Parenting Support Service has a new program for LGBTIQA+ parents: Western Parents with Pride. They have several social events where you can meet other parents in the community, unwind and debrief the week. For more information check out the flyer below or contact Alex Brown at [email protected]

13.01.2022 Carers Victoria acknowledges and celebrates NAIDOC Week. Each year, NAIDOC week is held to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2020 is Always Was, Always Will Be, which recognises that First Nations people have cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Join a NAIDOC event in your area or find some suggestions on how to celebrate here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

13.01.2022 The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services has a compiled a list of resources for LGBTIQA+ communities. The page includes information regarding COVID-19, mental health support, financial and legal support services, drug and alcohol support, social support and help for people experiencing family or domestic violence. You can find the information here - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/information-lgbtiq-coronavirus-

10.01.2022 Melbourne Queer Film Festival Interrupted is halfway through, have you booked your tickets yet? With 17 feature films and 6 shorts packages, there’s something for everyone. Tickets and film passes are available until Monday 30 November. This year, Carers Victoria is sponsoring the film Two of Us. Find out more here: https://mqff.com.au/program/

07.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that renowned Australian vocalist Christine Anu will join us to perform for the 2020 Connecting Carers Virtual Expo. Christine will perform on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December from 7.45pm-8.15pm. Christine is one of Australia's finest female vocalists. She sings from the soul of Australia with a deep connection to her indigenous heritage. Christine is arguably Australia’s most successful female Indigenous performer and one of Australia’s most popular recording artists, backed by an award-winning repertoire spanning across music, theatre, dance, film, television and children’s entertainment. Click here to see the full schedule: https://www.carersvictoria.org.au//2291-connecting-carers-

04.01.2022 The Brain And Mind Centre is hosting a webinar on mental health tomorrow at 6pm. The webinar will ask eight carers for their experience with the mental health system and supporting a loved one with suicidal thoughts and behaviours. You can register via the link below.

02.01.2022 Thorne Harbour Health is hosting a series called The Bent Spoon an online cooking show with a twist! Each episode features a different guest, showcasing the diverse cultures and First Nations communities in Australia and from across the globe, sharing a traditional dish from their culture. Find out more and catch up on the episodes here: https://thorneharbour.org//multicultural-health/bent-spoon/