Hello to all our Northern Carers, and also new Carers that have recently joined our service. December has certainly rushed upon us, and plans for the big day would have already started by most people. We hope that some of your plans will include family and friends which is really important at this time of year. We held our final Carer Advisory Group meeting for the year on 12 November , and will advise of how the CAG will be structured for next year over the coming weeks. If you are interested in committees or groups that in Carers best interest, please call me to discuss , as we are very keen to hear from you. In this issue there is an expression of inter-est form that you can fill out and drop into the office, or give to your local Carer support worker to hand in on your behalf. If you want more information on the services that we provide please go to the website below. Carers SA Website - www.carers-sa.asn.au We hope to see you all next month at one of our Christmas lunch’s All the best, have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, From the team at the Northern Office

What’s ON!

Month: December 2018 / January 2019 Quorn Group

Whyalla

Port Augusta

Pt Pirie

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IMPORTANT!! Office Closure over Christ-mas and New Year. Friday 21st December 2018 and re-opening on the 2nd January 2019 Christmas Lunches Please see page 3 for each location. Christmas Day Tuesday 25th December 2018 New Years Day Tuesday 1st January 2019

Inside this issue

Welcome/News page 1

Aboriginal Carers page 2

Events

Carer Groups page 3

Helpful info / recipe page 4

Stay connected page 4

Helpful Hint Use up leftover Christmas pudding

Christmas pudding rolls: simply roll out a pack of shop-bought puff pastry, cov-er it with chunks of leftover pud, then roll up and chop into equal sections. Pop into a 200C/400F/Gas 6 oven for around 20 minutes, or until crispy. You can also mix crumbled Christmas pudding into ice cream for an easy dessert to scoff in front of the television.

December 2018 / January 2019

Shop 1/5 Young Street

Inspirational Quote:

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace. The gladness of Christmas give you hope. The warmth of Christmas grant you love.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Carers For all bookings phone the Northern Country Region office on 8641 1844

Hello to all our carers and welcome to our new carers. Yes it’s that time of year again and what a year it has been. Merry Christmas to all. I hope you all have a wonder-ful Christmas and Santa brings you some lovely gifts. Also Happy New Year. 2019 is fast approaching and I again I hope you all have a great New Year. The Aboriginal Reference group is looking for new members. The Aboriginal Reference Group is a group consist-ing of local representative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers and local providers of Aboriginal services who meet together on a quarterly basis to discuss matters affecting Aboriginal carers in the regional area. They give advice to Carers SA and other Aboriginal service providers about matters affecting Abo-riginal carers throughout the region and to discuss current Aboriginal services and service gaps and brainstorm ideas to address the gaps. If you are interested in being involved with this group, please give me a call on 8641 1844 or pop into the office to have a chat. Groups and events have been arranged for all the region and if you can make it I would love to see you there, but please remember if you wish to attend any of the events or carer groups, remember to register your in-terest with the office for catering purposes. And a final note for 2018, I will be away on annual leave from the Thursday 21st December and returning on Mon-day 21st January 2019 . During this time if you wish to talk or register for any groups and events, please contact the office on 8641 1844. The office will be closed from Friday 21st December and re-opens on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. Cheers Di (Aboriginal Project Worker)

All groups in December 2018 and January 2019 are combined groups.

Please see page 3 for all the details of groups being held through the region during these times.

Please note that luncheons through December are our Christmas gatherings therefore Carers will only be able to nominate for one of these events.

Carer Groups Bookings are essential for catering purposes Please ring the Northern Country Region on 8641 1844 prior to your group to con- firm you will be attending.

Whyalla Cuppa and Craft December / January Date: Wed 5th Dec 2018 23rd Jan 2019 30th Jan 2019

Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Venue: Whyalla Library

* Please bring a plate to share

To all carers having a birth-day this month

From all of us at Carers SA

Many thanks to our very kind carers for assisting with transport,

Newsletters, groups CAG, ARG and supporting other carers.

Condolences Our Deepest

Sympathy and Condolences to Carers who have lost a loved one in recent months.

And best wishes to the many Carers who are feeling unwell at present.

Port Augusta M/Tea

Date: Tues 8th Jan 2019 Time: 10.30am Venue: Arid Lands

Whyalla Christmas Lunch Date: Wed 12th Dec 2018 Time: 11.30 am Venue: Eyre Hotel

Iron Knob Christmas Lunch Date: Tue 11th December 2018 Time: 11.30 am Venue: Iron Knob Golf Clubroom’s Please bring a Plate of Christmas food to share

January 2019 Whyalla Lunch

Date: Thurs 24th Jan 2019 Time: 11.30 am Venue: Westland Hotel

Port Augusta / Quorn

Christmas Lunch

Date: Wed 5th December 2018 Time: 11am

Venue: Pichi Richi Park In the Pichi Richi Pass

Port Augusta to Quorn Road Please remember to register if you are attending as we

need exact numbers for catering

Quorn M/Tea

Date: Thurs 10th Jan 2019 Time: 10.30am Venue: Quangdong Cafe

Laura M/Tea

Date: Wed 9th Jan 2019 Time: 10.30 am Venue: Koffi n Kandi

Port Pirie Christmas Lunch Date: Wednesday 19th December, 2018 Time: 11.45 pm Venue: International Hotel Motel, 40 Ellen Street

Port Pirie M/Tea Date: Wed 23rd Jan 2019 Time: 10.30 am Venue: Sanctuary Corner, 176 Ellen Street

News, Stories and Helpful Info We are constantly looking for ways to improve our newsletter and communication with you. We would love to hear from you with any feedback or suggestions. Call us on 08 8641 1844 or email us on ncc@carers-sa.asn.au

For all those left Over Candy Canes.

Candy Cane Bark Ingredients

200g white chocolate, melted

4 candy canes, crushed Method Line a baking tray with baking paper. Pour chocolate onto paper and tilt to spread evenly. Sprinkle candy cane over chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Peel off paper and break into pieces. Note swap white chocolate for melted dark chocolate, if you prefer.

Useful Numbers

Carers SA Advisory Service 1800 242 636

Respite and Carelink Centre 1800 052 222

My Aged Care phone line 1800 200 422

Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500

National Carer Gateway 1800 422737

Disability SA 1300 786 117

NDIS 1800 800 110

LIFELINE 13 11 14

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

Seniors Information Service 8168 8776

Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20

After Hours GP helpline 1800 022 222

Police Assistance 131 444

Fire, Police, Ambulance 000

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Dianne

Aboriginal Project Worker (Mon—Thurs)

Leanne Mental Health & Young Carers (Mon—Fri)

Meg Carer Support Worker (Mon—Thurs)

Barbara

Carer Support Worker (Mon—Thurs)