Celebrate National Carers Week With Aspire - 2023
It’s that time of the year again! National Carers Week is upon us, and we want to celebrate with you.
National Carers Week will run from Sunday 15 October to Saturday 21 October. During this week, the community comes together and celebrates all carers throughout Australia.
We're running lots of events during National Carers Week. This lets us celebrate all carers with people in our community, and we want you to join the party!
What Events Are We Running?
Our events let everyone to take part and feel like they belong – including you.
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Solo Parents All-ability Support Group
This event is a weekend mini-holiday for single parents. The support group is for single parents who care for their children with disability.
Where is the event?
Canberra Weekend
When is the event?
Friday 13 October to Sunday 15 October
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Dads Group
This event is a dinner for dads of people with disability.
Where is the event?
Yarrawonga Weekend
When is the event?
Friday 13 October to Sunday 15 October
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families Albury - Wodonga
This event is a pampering day for mothers of people with disability.
Where is the event?
Zen Day Spa
542 Swift Street
Albury, NSW 2640
When is the event?
Tuesday 17 October
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Aspire Family Network Group
This brunch is for families who use Aspire’s services.
Where is the event?
Wodonga Plant Farm, Garden Gallery Café
Corner of Beechworth Road and Huon Creek Road
Wodonga, VIC 3690
When is the event?
Wednesday 18 October at 10:00am
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Albury Wodonga Home Schooling Family Network Group
Combined support groups luncheon.
Where is the event?
Albury Commercial Golf Club
530 North Street
Albury, NSW 2640
When is the event?
Thursday 19 October at 12:00pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder Support Group
This event is for two support groups:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) support group
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) support group
We will have a special lunch for both of these support groups.
Where is the event?
Albury Commercial Golf Club
530 North Street
Albury, NSW 2640
When is the event?
Thursday 19 October at 12:00pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Autism/Asperger's Family Network Group
Combined support groups luncheon.
Where is the event?
Albury Commercial Golf Club
530 North Street
Albury, NSW 2640
When is the event?
Thursday 19 October at 12:00pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Caring Grandparents Network
This event is a brunch for grandparents who care for people with disability.
Where is the event?
Albury Commercial Golf Club
530 North Street
Albury, NSW 2640
When is the event?
Friday 20 October at 12:00pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Albury Wodonga Down Syndrome Family Network Group
This event is a dinner for parents and carers of people with Down Syndrome.
Where is the event?
La Maison Restaurant
40 Lincoln Causeway
Gateway Island, VIC 3690
When is the event?
Saturday 21 October at 6:15pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Aspire Family Network Group - Beechworth
This luncheon is for families who use Aspire’s services.
Where is the event?
Hibernian Hotel
40 Camp Street
Beechworth, VIC 3747
When is the event?
Sunday 22 October at 12:00pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Aspire NDIS Group
This lunch is for Aspire’s NDIS participants and their carers.
Where is the event?
La Maison Restaurant
40 Lincoln Causeway
Gateway Island, VIC 3690
When is the event?
Wednesday 25 October at 12:30pm
How do you book?
Please contact Sue Pringle via Email: sue.pringle@aspiress.com.au or call: 02 6058 4000 to book your spot.
Want to Know More?
If you want to know more about our events or services, then you can contact us in different ways.
You can call us on (02) 6058 4000.
You can also reach us via our Contact Us page.
You can visit our head office at Suite 2/647-653 Dean Street, Albury, NSW 2640.
If you speak a language other than English, you can call the Translating Interpreter Service (TIS) on 131 450. When you call TIS, ask them to contact Aspire on (02) 6058 4000.
If you have trouble speaking or hearing, you can contact the National Relay Service (NRS).
For TTY/Voice Calls, type 133 677.
For Speak and Listen, call 1300 555 727.
For SMS Relay, text 0423 677 767.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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