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.
Carer Support Groups: A workshop for facilitators
A free interactive workshop covering a broad range of topics and issues that relate to the role of a carer support group facilitator.
Topics include:
- An introduction to group processes and group work
- Identifying and responding to issues specific to carers and the group
- How to develop and maintain ethical facilitation
- An introduction to Carers NSW resources for carer support groups, including Carer Support Groups: An information and support resource for facilitators.
This training is open to:
- Service providers and carers who currently facilitate a carer support group
- Service providers and carers who are interested in facilitating their own group
Locations and dates for workshops in 2020 Click on location for further information.
In-person workshops
- North Sydney 5th August 2020 (postponed due to Covid-19)
Online workshops
- Online 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August 2020 10am-12pm
- Online 4th November, 11th November, 18th November 2020 10am-12pm
To register for this workshop click here.
Setting Up a Carer Support Group workshop
A free online interactive workshop that addresses common issues and considerations for new facilitators in setting up a brand new support group for unpaid family carers.
Topics include:
- Why a support group and how to attract members
- Setting up a carer support group
- Running a carer support group
- Planning a support group meeting
This training is open to:
- Service providers and carers who would like to set up a new carer support group
- Service providers and carers who have recently begun to run a carer support group
Locations and dates for workshops in 2020
- Online 18th March, 25th March, 1st April 2020 10am-12pm
- Online 10th June, 17th June, 24th June 2020 10am-12pm
To register for this workshop click here.
