MND recognises the huge role played by family and friends in caring for people who have been diagnosed with MND. We believe you need a bit of care yourselves from time to time.
When: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Where: Eden Oak, 20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC 3219
This program includes an overnight option to Wednesday 9th November 2022
Geelong Schedule of Activities
Geelong Carer Lunch
Geelong Carer Dinner
Geelong Carer Breakfast
About the Carer Wellness Relaxation Day
MND Victoria is running Carer Wellness Programs for our carers to give them some tools for looking after themselves while caring for a loved one. The events are also an opportunity to relax and connect with other carers.
This is a free, fully catered event and is open to all current carers of people registered with MND Victoria. We are grateful to have received short term funding from the Victorian Government’s Support for Carers Program which has made this event possible.
Overnight accommodation is included in this program if it is possible for you to stay.
Program Schedule Coming Soon
We welcome any current carer to register to attend this program. You do not have to live in Geelong or its surrounds to attend - it is open to everyone, regardless of their postcode. This program has been designed to give you two days of self care and relaxation, but you are most welcome to attend one session if that's all that's possible
Who is a 'carer'?
You may see yourself as a partner, relative or friend, not a ‘carer’, when supporting someone you love and care for with motor neurone disease (MND). However, as a 'carer', you can access help from care services as care needs increase.
If you need assistance arranging for someone to be with your loved one to enable you to attend the event, speak to your MND Advisor/Support Coordinator who will be able to assist by referring to our Carer Respite Program.
In line with government guidance, there are no COVID-19 vaccination requirements for attending public events.
MND Victoria would, however, encourage you to consider the risks of attending if you are not vaccinated and encourage all people with MND, their family and carers to get vaccinated in line with government and health advice. We ask you not to attend if you are symptomatic on the day of the program.
For your information, all MND Victoria staff and volunteers are vaccinated.