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Carer Peer Connect is running the following education sessions and events for carers and service providers in July:
• Carer Education Webinars
• Carer Hangout
• Facilitator Meetup
• Carer Support Groups: a workshop for facilitators (new date)

The Carer Peer Connect program runs monthly video-meetings for facilitators of carer support groups. These video-meetings have allowed members to talk openly about the facilitation of their groups and discuss ways to overcome group challenges.

Carers NSW has announced the dates for two upcoming workshops for service providers and carers interested in starting, or are currently running a carer support group.

An online workshop that addresses common issues and considerations for facilitators looking to transition carer support groups to an online environment.

Carer Peer Connect runs an online (video) drop-in centre for carers across New South Wales.

Carer Peer Connect is running three Facilitator Meetups next two weeks with a specific focus on how the coronavirus and social distancing is impacting on carer support groups.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

For carers who are unable to attend physical groups, Carer Peer Connect runs webinars with presentations provided on carer health and wellbeing, carers and the NDIS, My Aged Care, future planning for carers and other topics as requested.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer June 2019 E-News is now available to read online.

The Young Carer May 2019 E-News is now available to read online.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer April 2019 E-News is now available to read online.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW releases Factsheets to help carers better understand Integrated Carer Support Service (ICSS).

The Young Carer March 2019 E-News is now available to read online.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer February 2019 E-News is now available to read online.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer December 2018 E-News is now available to read online.

2018 is the ninth year that the NSW Government has awarded the NSW Carers Awards. The NSW Government wants to find out what people think about the awards and the impact they have had.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer November 2018 E-News is now available to read online.

Carers NSW eNews is a monthly e-newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer October 2018 E-News is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer June 2018 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

Do you care for a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness or health condition? Help speak up for carers by sharing your experiences in the CarersNSW 2018 Carer Survey.

The April 2018 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer May 2018 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Young Carer April 2018 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The March 2018 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The February 2018 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer February 2018 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The October 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The December 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

Join us at Carers Day Out for a free day of wellness and relaxation, pampering and health checks, a free BBQ lunch and live entertainment.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The September 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer September 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The August 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The July 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer August 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer July 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The June 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer June 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The May 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer May 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Young Carer April 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The together program is excited to announce the dates for this years Facilitator Forum. The workshops and forum will be held over two days, Tuesday the 31st of October, and Wednesday the 1st of November at Mantra Parramatta.

The March 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The February 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer February 2017 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The January 2017 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NDIS web page for carers has now been updated with a lot of new content and a new look.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The together program has announced the dates for the monthly tele-meeting for facilitators of carer support groups for 2017. The 'support group for the facilitator' will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month, starting Tuesday 28th February 2017.

The December 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer December 2016 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Anyone caring for a family member or friend is invited to join Carers NSW at Carers Day Out for a free day of wellness and relaxation, information and advice, a delicious BBQ lunch and lots more.

Where: Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The August 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer August 2016 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The July 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The May 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer May 2016 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The April 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer April 2016 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The March 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer March 2016 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The January 2016 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer January 2016 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The December 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer December 2015 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The much anticipated second together program Facilitator Forum was held on Thursday the 12th of November, 2015, at Mantra Parramatta. Approximately 65 participants and Carers NSW staff gathered for a full day program, which aimed to bring together Carer Support Group facilitators from around New South Wales together for a day of sharing of experiences.

The November 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The October 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer October 2015 E-Newsletter is now available to read online.

The September 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

This year, Carers Day Out will take place on Tuesday 13 October at Parramatta Park.

The Young Carer September 2015 E-Newsletter September 2015 is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

The Young Carer August 2015 E-Newsletter August 2015 is now available to read online.

The August 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

This National Carers Week we are asking you to pledge your support to help build a carer-friendly Australia.

The July 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer July 2015 E-Newsletter June 2015 is now available to read online.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers NSW and The Stroke Recovery Association of NSW have partnered to offer the Talk-Link program to residents of NSW providing care to someone with Stroke.

The June 2015 Carers NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Update is now available to read online.

The Young Carer June 2015 E-Newsletter June 2015 is now available to read online.

Nominations for the 2015 NSW Carers Awards, which will recognise up to 55 individuals and organisations, plus 10 Highly Commended recipients, across NSW this year, close on Monday 29 June.

The Carers NSW eBulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter for professionals interested in carer related issues.

Carers Week 2015 grant applications are now open. Organisations, carer support groups and others can apply online.

The May 2015 Carers NSW NDIS newsletter is now online.

Carers NSW has launched a monthly Carers NSW NDIS newsletter that people can sign up to on their NDIS page.

The February 2015 together eNewsletter is now available to view online.

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Feedback from the 2014 together program Facilitator Forum now available for viewing.

The together program runs monthly tele-meetings for facilitators of carer support groups. The tele-meetings allow members to talk openly about their groups and discuss ways to overcome group challenges.

The Forum program is available to view.

The team here are pleased to inform you that the together Facilitator Forum will take place 9am-5pm in Sydney on Thursday the 27th of November.

The NSW Carers Awards acknowledge and celebrate the significant unpaid contribution carers make to the person (or people) they care for and to the community.

The Intellectual Disability Rights Service & the St Marys Carer Support Group invite you to a free 2 hour workshop.

Carers NSW is inviting carers to participate in a study to identify and highlight carers’ strengths and the challenges.

The together team have released the latest training dates for free workshops across Sydney and New South Wales!

The St. Mary’s Carer Support Group has utilised some together funds to hold an information session for parents and carers supporting adult children with intellectual disability.
Carer support groups registered with the together program are welcome to request small funding as a contribution to some group running costs that include guest speakers, venue hire, catering, activities that include carers, etc. For further information please see the FAQ section of this website.

The together team's Education and Training Officer is coming to Albury! RSVP to confirm your place!

Free workshops for service providers and carers!

Free workshops for service providers and carers!

A free workshop for coordinators and facilitators
of Carer Support Groups.

Carers NSW launches the 'together' program to support carers of people with disability in NSW