THE important role carers play in the community will be celebrated when Gannawarra hosts National Carers Week festivities later this month.
National Carers Week, from October 16-22, aims to bring attention to the 2.65 million carers across Australia who provide care and support.
“Carers play a vital role in providing unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged,” Gannawarra Shire Council chief executive Tom O’Reilly said.
The theme of National Carers Week 2022 is “Millions of Reasons to Care”.
Council is partnering with Kerang District Health and Carers Support Services in hosting a free luncheon at the Kerang Senior Citizens Centre on October 17 from 12 noon.
“This luncheon will enable carers to meet and find out what support is available locally,” Mr O’Reilly said.
To RSVP, call 5450 9333 before 1pm on October 12.
Council also supports local carers via a Carers Support Group, which enables carers to meet, make new friends and share in the caring journey in a safe and confidential environment.
Carers Support Group meetings are held from 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Kerang Lion Club Den (45 Park Road, Kerang).
