COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN
See below for community events, groups, programs and consultations taking place across South Eastern NSW:
The Shoalhaven Bushfire Recovery Clinicians are hosting a series of Health and Wellbeing workshops beginning in September through to November.
The workshops are free to attend and open to the community. They will cover a range of Health and Wellbeing topics including 'How to look after yourself' and 'Where to go from here'.
To find out more and RSVP, please click here.
Trans Pride in a Pandemic is a four-part online forum series for trans and gender diverse people and allies.
Developed in partnership by ACON and Trans Pride Australia with funding support from the City of Sydney, every forum is free. You can register for one, some, or all of the forums. Forums will take place on Thursdays between 6–7pm on 10 and 24 September, and 8 and 29 October.
Learn more and register here.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven has the highest rates of chronic kidney disease in Australia, with case numbers in the region almost double the national average.
Illawarra researchers are seeking people with chronic kidney disease for a clinical trial looking into the effect of gut health on those with the condition.
For more information, please click here.
Brother to Brother is Australia's FIRST 24-hour hotline assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men throughout COVID-19. Call 1800 435 799 for support.
The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, to promote a culturally-safe service. The service was created by Dardi Munwurro: Strong Spirit, an organisation that delivers a range of family violence programs specifically targeting Aboriginal men. It aims to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities.
You can learn more by reading this article.
BEING’s NDIS survey is still open! BEING is the independent, state-wide peak organisation for people with a lived / living experience of mental health issues in NSW.
If you're a community member who is a current user of the NDIS, or if you are considering becoming one, please share your experiences with the NDIS via the survey.
Are you a carer for a loved one? A wide range of help is available to you – from counselling and peer support groups to respite care, home help and equipment?
When you call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737, you will reach a Carer Gateway service provider in your area. A trained worker will be available to talk with you and then help you to find services and support to meet your needs.
Learn more here.
Beat It Online is a FREE 8 week physical activity and lifestyle program delivered by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist through a series of online group video calls. This life-changing program can help you get
back into a healthy routine to better manage your diabetes.
Bookings are essential as spaces are very limited. To register call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 or book online now at diabetesnsw.com.au/events.
Sometimes, you may feel alone in your experience with an eating disorder. With Butterfly Foundation's online support groups, wherever you are in Australia, you can chat with people who are seeking support like yourself.
Support groups are also available for family, friends, and those concerned about someone who has or might have an eating disorder. Go to: butterfly.org.au/get-support/online-support-groups
The eFriend online peer support service is now live, and free for anyone in need.
If you don't have someone you feel comfortable talking to, and you want to reach out to someone who will listen — a community of trained, specialist eFriend peers are available via video link or audio chat.
View this flyer for more information, or visit efriend.org.au.
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