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Learning and Development

Early Childhood, Primary School, Adolescence, Carer Health and Wellbeing

Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Preston

Date: Friday 5th June

Time: 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM (A delicious morning tea & lunch will be provided)

Location: Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, PRESTON, VIC 3072 – Meeting room

Travel & parking: Easily accessible by train, tram and bus; Ample parking including dedicated accessibility parking bays.

Participation at this session will enable carers to focus on their personal well-being and self-care through creative and mindful activities. Carers will enjoy creative processes that encourage relaxation, self-reflection and connection with peers in similar caregiving roles.

Carers who have joined these sessions in the past have walked away feeling inspired, supported, and genuinely enriched by the experience.

Facilitators Fiona and Sara, 2 Masters qualified, professionally registered trauma-informed Arts Therapists, will ensure a safe and welcoming space for carers, with practical takeaways to reinforce well-being at home.

A $50 digital gift card will be emailed to you after the session to assist with travel and babysitting costs.

The session is designed for kinship, foster and permanent carers.

Other Dates

Date: June 19
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Face-to-Face
Jan Wilson Community Centre, 92 Halton Road, Noble Park North, VIC, 3174, Australia

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