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During Carers Week (15-21 October 2023), we invite carers in Knox to come along and connect with other carers through a range of free activities taking place.
There are 17,000 Knox residents who provide care and support to a family member or friend. This Carers Week, we recognise and acknowledge the work they do each day in providing unpaid care to people who are living with a disability, frail aged, living with mental illness and living with an ongoing medical condition.
The aim of the activities taking place in Carers Week are to support carers to connect with other carers and discover the different ongoing opportunities available in Knox.
Events include a relaxation and wellbeing workshop, make a macramé wall hanging, family relationship support information support, carers exercise class, rock painting, soap making, de-stress with a Bollywood style delight and carer walks.
For more information on the ongoing support available for carers visit here.
Carer week events taking place in Knox
Monday 16 October
- 10am – 12pm: Rock painting, The Basin Community House. Bookings – 9761 0209
- 10am start: Pathways for carers walk, The Butler’s Pantry Rowville. No booking required.
Tuesday 17 October
- 10am – 12pm: EACH Family Relationship Support for Carers, Knox Community Arts Centre. Register via Sticky Tickets
- 10.30am – 1pm: Journaling and Jewellery making, Coonara Community House. Bookings – 9758 7081
- 2pm – 3.30pm: Relaxation and Wellbeing workshop for carers. Bookings: 9801 1895 or email [email protected]
Wednesday 18 October
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm: Come n Try carers exercise class, Knox Leisureworks Boronia. Bookings: email [email protected]
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm: De-stress with a Bollywood style delight, Rowville Community Centre. Bookings 9764 1166 or email [email protected]
Thursday 19 October
- 11.30am start: Carers Walk, meet at Billy’s Kitchen, Knox Ozone. No bookings required.
Friday 20 October
- 10am – 12pm: Make a macramé wall hanging, Mountain District Learning Centre. Bookings: 9758 7859.
Throughout the week
- Enjoy a free swim for “We Care” card holders every day during the week at Knox Leisureworks Boronia. No bookings required.
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