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ACT Seniors and Veterans Newsletter May 2019 Contents Page Upcoming events........................................................2 Awards and Grants......................................................3 Recreational, Health and Wellbeing.....................................4 Training and Education.................................................9 Volunteering Opportunities............................................10 Mailing List and Future Articles......................................10 Page 1 of
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ACT Seniors and Veterans Newsletter
May 2019
Contents Page Upcoming events.....................................................................................................................................2
Awards and Grants...................................................................................................................................3
Recreational, Health and Wellbeing.........................................................................................................4
Training and Education.............................................................................................................................9
Volunteering Opportunities....................................................................................................................10
Mailing List and Future Articles..............................................................................................................10
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Upcoming events
Canberra Seniors Centre Autumn FeteDate: Saturday 18 May 2019Time: 9am to 2pmWhere: 10 Watson Street Turner
The Canberra Seniors Centre are holding their annual Autumn Fete so why not come down and spend some happy time browsing through our many varied treasures. Everything from homemade cakes, jams, chutneys and craft items to books, plants, clothes, linen, jewellery, and bric-a-brac. Enjoy a cuppa with our tasty Devonshire teas, or why don’t you give our delicious hamburgers or apple strudels a try? The fish and chips and stuffed mushrooms were a huge hit last year so get in early before they sell out!
Donations of good, clean items will be gratefully received at the Centre up to Wednesday the 15th of May.
The Centre provides many different activities all designed to be fun and to improve the physical mental and welfare of anyone 55+. For details please visit our website www.canberraseniors.org.au
For further enquiries please telephone 6248 9509 or email [email protected]
Sustainability Market
Get ready Community! The Sustainability Market is coming to the #WodenExperiment
Woden Community Services would like you to come and join us at the Woden Town Centre for this year’s sustainability markets. Enjoy local store holders, sustainability workshops, ethically sourced goods, music, community spirit and more.
When: 24th May 2019 Time: 12pm – 3pm Where: Woden Town Centre
For more information and updates on the event, please see Facebook page
And Instagram page
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Awards and Grants
Mental Health Month ACT Reimbursement Grants
The Mental Health Month ACT Reimbursement Grant Program provides funding grants of up to $1,000 to help local groups and organisations host an event for Mental Health Month during October 2019.
Grants are for any community-based group or organisation, charity, school, university or faith-based group within or outside of the mental health sector. Our aim is to offer a diverse events program, catering to all sub-groups of our local community.
Read the Reimbursement Grant Program Application Guidelines on our website.
Applying is easy using the online application form.
Applications close Friday May 24, 2019 - Please contact [email protected] for enquiries.
Applications now open: 2019/20 – 2021/22 Healthy Canberra Grants
The 2019/20 – 2021/22 Healthy Canberra Grants is now open for applications from community-based groups, school communities, not-for-profit organisations and government agencies for programs that will improve population-level health outcomes by addressing risk factors for chronic disease. The ACT Health Promotion Grants Program (ACTHPGP) is looking to fund programs that:
support healthy ageing; reduce smoking and alcohol related harm; reduce overweight and obesity through improving eating habits and increasing physical activity.
Healthy Canberra Grants aims to create environments where people feel confident to make lifestyle changes for the better by using the strengths already existing in a community with a range of health promotion practices.
Applications are due by 4pm Friday 24 May 2019.
For more information, including accessing the application form and funding guidelines, please visit Our website, call us on 02 5124 9456 or email [email protected].
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Recreational, Health and Wellbeing
Free Art Workshops for Seniors
Tuggeranong Arts Centre is offering free art workshops in Collage, Ceramics and Textiles as part of our Reclaimed Vintage project.
Reclaimed Vintage is a participatory arts project for senior Canberrans. Through a series of workshops with professional artists, participants will create new artworks to be shown in a public exhibition which reclaim ageist language and challenge stereotypes.
The artworks will also be used in a social media awareness campaign with skills training provided by Instagrammers Canberra (@igerscanberra).
Collage with Blaide LallemandUsing vintage picture frames, ‘fill the frame’ with your unique artistic expression drawing inspiration from your personal journey and the challenges of getting older.When: Mondays 10am – 12pm (29th April to 1st July)Where: Uniting Amala - 200 Woodcock Drive, Gordon
Ceramics with Tony SteelCreate your own glazed clay tile celebrating the positives of ageing as part of a large ceramic wall installation.When: Thursdays 10am-12pm (2nd May – 4th July)Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre – 137 Reed Street, Greenway
Textiles with Carol CookeExplore the language of ageing and ageism in textiles using various forms of stitching, crochet and embroidery.When: Fridays 10am-12pm (3rd May – 12th July, exc. 14th June)Where: Marigal Gardens - 21 Snodgrass Crescent, Kambah
To register call 02 6293 1443 or email [email protected] more information, head to our website.
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Tai Chi Classes Curious about Tai Chi? Our Tai Chi teacher, Geoff Miller has over 20 yrs. experience of teaching Tai Chi and would love to see you give it a go.
No membership required, just $8 per class. BYO water bottle and comfortable shoes. Located in Currie Crescent Community Centre at 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston.
Free parking is available to those who attend.
For more information:
Phone - 02 6295 9470 (9am-2pm)Website - curriecrescent.orgEmail - [email protected] page - Currie Crescent Community Centre
Marymead Grandparents Group
Have you heard about the Grandparent's Group?
Marymead's Grandparents Group provides a support network for grandparent carers in the ACT. It also provides social connection, support, education and advice for grandparents who are preparing to be or who are primary carer for their grandchild/ren.
Marymead’s Grandparent’s Group meets monthly at Marymead’s Canberra site at the Rheinberger Centre.
Where: Corner of Weston and Loch Streets YarralumlaWhen: 12 noon until 3.00pm
Lunch is provided.
For more information, please call 1800 427 920 or visit our website.
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Information and Assistance
Support for Seniors Living with Dementia and Driving
Are you or your loved one living with dementia? Retired from driving or considering retiring in the future? Needing support?
The University of Queensland is looking at ways to support people living with dementia, and their care partners, adjust to life without driving. Researchers are now recruiting participants in the greater ACT region and Southern NSW for the new and innovative “Living with Dementia and Driving Study”.
Stopping driving can be one of the most challenging issues for people living with dementia, their families and health professionals. Challenges may include not knowing the right time to stop driving and concerns about how to stay involved in valued activities without driving.
The study, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), gives the opportunity for people living with dementia to participate along with their care partner in the CarFreeMe program.The six-week program involves a one-hour individual session each week and is suitable for both people who have already stopped driving or are thinking about stopping in future. There are no costs or driving tests involved.
The CarFreeMe program provides individualised support and education in relation to the practical and emotional challenges associated with retiring from driving. The program includes practical support to try out different transport options and find solutions to problems with getting around.
To participate or find out more please contact research staff.
Amy Nussio (ACT and Southern NSW) Email: [email protected] Phone: 0457 779 766
Theresa Scott (Queensland)Email: [email protected]: (07) 3443 2546
Check out the Our Research – Dementia page.http://www.carfreeme.com.au
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Sustainable Home Advice
Want to make your home warm and cosy for winter, without breaking the bank?
To find out how, contact us for free advice or attend our free workshop.
Heating your homeThursday 20 June 2019, 6.00pm-8.00pm, Belconnen Library
Register here
For more information: visit our website or phone 1300 141 777
To keep informed about future workshops, and find out about any new government rebates and programs ‘like’ the Actsmart Facebook page @SustainableCBR
Financial Information Services (FIS)
The Financial Information Service (FIS) is an education and information service available to everyone in the community. We help people to make informed decisions about investment and financial issues. We are independent, free and confidential and provide services through seminars, and by phone and appointment. To speak to a FIS Officer via phone service please phone 132 300.
Details of some upcoming seminars can be found on our website.
Families, friends and groups are welcome at all seminars, but booking is essential and can be made by calling 136 357 or emailing [email protected]
Aged Care Fees and Charges - 5th June 2019 @ Hellenic Club, Phillip (Topics include Home Care and Residential Care, Fees and charges, the family home, pension considerations, case studies, financial planning issues)
Home Equity Loans - 6th June 2019 @ Hellenic Club, Phillip (Topics include Understanding Home Equity Conversion Loans, Benefits, Disadvantages, Estate issues, getting more information)
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ACT Government Digital Strategy Consultation
Digital isn’t just about computers or using the internet; it describes a new way of doing things. The ACT Government wants to hear from you about how we could use digital and technology to improve the lives of all Canberrans.
We already use digital to do our banking, plan our trip on public transport, shop and keep in touch with friends and family. Now we want to hear your ideas for the next things government can do to ensure all Canberrans, regardless of their ability to access or use technology, can benefit from it
A discussion and survey are now open on the Your Say website, asking Canberrans to think about how much digital impacts on our daily lives, and how we could use it next.
Community feedback will be used to help refresh the ACT Government Digital Strategy for 2020-2022.
Join the conversation on next steps for our digital territory until 31 May 2019 through the Your Say Website.
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Training and Education
Conflict Resolution for Seniors Inclusion of Mediation as a preferred mode of dispute resolution is becoming increasingly incorporated into State and Commonwealth legislation (eg Family Law, Workplace Disputes) with the emphasis in moving disputes away from adversarial processes and into more collaborative systems.
CRS Mediation Training combines up-to-date theory and practice with opportunities for role plays and workshops, one-on-one coaching and personalised feedback.
WHEN: 18th June – 19th June 2019
The course will take participants through: The philosophy, principles and ethics of mediation Understanding conflict Cross-cultural issues Power dynamics Screening and assessing disputes The stages of mediation Debriefing and reporting Building a career as a mediator Legislative and industry frameworks Operating as a sole or team practitioner
Participants will graduate with:
The practical skills to diagnose and respond to conflict; The insight to tailor practices and strategies to different settings, including workplaces, commercial
relationships, families, neighbourhoods and schools; Confidence in working within difference cultural contexts, and responding appropriately to
individual relationship dynamics and emotional needs; and Pathways to a rewarding career in mediation.
The course is designed to support the practice of Mediation and Co-Mediation across a broad range of government and private sectors including various industries, agencies, and community groups.
For more information and to register visit our website.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering and Contact ACT Volunteering and Contact ACT (VCA) is the peak body for volunteering and community information services in the Canberra Region. VCA provide a diverse range of services to individuals and organisations including information on community events, Volunteering roles and upcoming events and training
For more Volunteering Opportunities, contact VCA or visit their website.
Shopfront: Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra 2601. 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Call: 02 6248 7988
Email: [email protected]
Mailing List and Future Articles
Please let us know if you want to be added to our Newsletter mailing list (email or postal), or if you have an article you would like included in future editions, by emailing [email protected] , calling 62072258 or by post to The Office for Seniors and Veterans, GPO Box 158, CANBERRA ACT 2601.
Feel free to pass on information about this newsletter to your friends and colleagues.
AccessibilityThe ACT Government is committed to making its information, services, events and venues, accessible to as many people as possible.
If you have difficulty reading a standard printed document and would like to receive this publication in an alternative format – such as large print or audio – please telephone (02) 6205 0282.
If English is not your first language and you require the translating and interpreting services – please telephone 131 450.
If you are deaf or hearing impaired and require the National Relay Service, phone 133 677 then ask for 133 427
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