CARER CONNECTIONS Edition 33 - March 2021
CELEBRATING EASTER Easter is right around the corner and we have put together some of the best Easter activities near you. WESTERN AUSTRALIA: • The Ritz-Carlton Perth: A Morning with the Easter Bunny – March 27th & 28th https://bit.ly/315q9DC • Elizabeth Quay: Fun Fair – April 3rd – 7th http://bit.ly/2PiNqPB • Nollamara: Easter Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade at Gnalla Pop-up Plaza – April 3rd & 4th https://bit.ly/3tJ9CkS • Joondalup: Easter Sunday Lunch at Joondalup Resort – April 4th https://bit.ly/3tKIUsq • Whiteman Park: Young Carers Easter Family Picnic – April 14th https://bit.ly/3vQpILI SOUTH AUSTRALIA: • Meadows: Meadows Easter Fair – April 2nd – 5th http://bit.ly/3f63Gym • Oaklands Park Event Cinemas: Easter Weekend at Event Cinemas – April 2nd – 5th http://bit.ly/3s9MpYU • Semaphore Beach: Adelaide International Kite Festival – April 3rd – 5th http://bit.ly/3tG1otU • Para Hills Community Club: Meet the Easter Bunny – April 4th https://bit.ly/3rcEVD4 • Wayville: Easter Sunday at the Farmers Markets – April 4th http://bit.ly/3955ZxT VICTORIA: • Maldon: Easter Fair – April 1st http://bit.ly/3f2StP9 • Woodend: Easter Art Market at the Woodend Art Group’s Gallery – April 2nd – 5th http://bit.ly/3f2SySX • Park Hyatt Melbourne: Easter High Tea – April 2nd – 4th http://bit.ly/3lALe2d • Flinders: Easter Market – April 4th http://bit.ly/314mTZ3 NEW SOUTH WALES: • Goulburn: Easter Egg Hunt at Goulburn Square – March 27th & 28th http://bit.ly/3tVuQfN •C entennial Parklands: Easter Bunny’s Workshop – March 28th https://bit.ly/3slZui1 • Fairfield: Easter Fair – April 1st – 5th http://bit.ly/3s9Io6K • Wollongong: Easter Egg Hunt – April 3rd – 5th http://bit.ly/2PiO1AP • Rosehill: Easter Egg Hunts Easter Trail at Sydney Living Museums – April 3rd & 4th http://bit.ly/316woHo • Hawkesbury: Easter Sunday Markets – April 4th http://bit.ly/3tBT0vo QUEENSLAND: • Brisbane: Dried Flower Easter Crown Workshop – March 28th https://bit.ly/3cYnSj9 • Suttons Beach, Redcliffe: Festival of Sails Easter-themed – April 2nd https://bit.ly/3tGLNtX • Ipswich: Easter Fun Day at CSI – April 4th https://bit.ly/3lEnIS4 • Burleigh Heads: Easter Holiday Drama Workshop – April 13th & 14th https://bit.ly/2OYJm7n Many people will be heading out to their local Royal Easter Show, a highly anticipated event full of amazing rides, show bags and entertainment! If the hustle and bustle is too much, you can join a virtual hunt with Cadbury online or hold your own hunt at home. Check out the virtual hunt here: http://bit.ly/3rf1cAo We hope you stay safe and enjoy the Easter break.
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EASTER OREO EGGS RECIPE Make some delicious egg treats for Easter! INGREDIENTS: • 18 Oreo cookies • 115g (half a brick) of cream cheese, softened • 2 cups white chocolate • Sprinkles of your choice METHOD: 1. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside. 2. Using a food processor, grind Oreo cookies until you get thick crumbs. Place in a large bowl and mix in cream cheese. 3. W ith your Oreo and cream cheese mixture, form egg shapes about 2 inches in size. Place on the lined baking tray and freeze for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Melt white chocolate using the double-boiler method. Dip each Oreo egg in the melted chocolate, cover the egg entirety. Place on the lined baking sheet and add sprinkles. 5. Allow chocolate to set completely before serving. This recipe is thanks to Kelly’s lifestyle blog called Kelly’s Thoughts On Things. Check it out here: www.kellysthoughtsonthings.com/easteroreo-eggs-recipe/
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REACH OUT IF YOU NEED HELP! The Afford Way promotes positive health and wellbeing initiatives throughout our organisation. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential and complimentary counselling service that we offer all employees and their families. We understand sometimes you need support dealing with stress or anxiety. We encourage you to take advantage of our Employer of Choice services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) anytime you need. EAP is a short-term, solution-focused approach to help you enhance your overall wellbeing. Suppose you need assistance with personal, family or work-related concerns that impact your health or quality of life. In that case, you can contact EAP and make an appointment for face-to-face, online or telephone counselling services. We understand it is crucial to have someone to reach out to in times of need. Carers and parents have three sessions available to access at any time, however, if they need more, you can confidentially request that through EAP and this will be approved through our HR team. Your wellbeing starts here: Contact EAP: 1800 81 87 28 / (02) 8247 9191 or info@accesseap.com.au
EASTER FIND A WORD!
Relax and unwind with an Easter themed, find a word! WORDS TO FIND: • Basket • Celebration • Easter • Fun • Jesus • Rabbit • Tomb • Bonnet • Daffodil • Egg • Hide • Lent • Spring • Treats • Bunny
• Decorate • Family • Hunt • Parade • Sunday
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check out these upcoming events Events give carers the opportunity to connect with each other and find support!
NSW EVENTS Event
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NDIS Chat By the Sea
By Afford and My Plan Manager
Cost - FREE
Friday 26th March 4:30 PM 7:30 PM Henley Square Market, SA 5022
Our Afford Customer Care team has teamed up with My Plan Managers to host a fun evening of networking and connecting! Learn more about Afford and My Plan Manager and our support services in Adelaide. For more information: http://bit.ly/3c7MEht
ONLINE EVENTS Event
DETAILS
Source Kids Disability Expo
By Source Kids and presented proudly by Afford
Saturday and Sunday 11th & 12th April
This two-day event will bring together the latest disability products, services and technology all under one roof.
10:00 AM 4:00 PM International Convention Centre Sydney, NSW 2000
Cost - FREE
For more information: http://bit.ly/2OWikNV
ONLINE EVENTS Event
DETAILS
Disability Service Provider and Participant Connection Expo
By Australian Communities Pty Ltd
Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May
Cost - FREE
NDIS Disability Service Provider, Early Intervention, Allied Health, Capacity Building, Therapeutic, Disability/Complex Case Services for Aged and Child Care. For more information: http://bit.ly/3c4uIEu
10:00 AM 4:00 PM Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, QLD 4101
have a laugh Discover Australia with Afford Getaways! Have a great time knowing your loved one has the necessary staff support for an amazing experience. Book an Afford Getaway today! Contact our Getaways team today on: 1300 233 673 or getaways@afford.com.au️
Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a good joke? It might crack up!
Read our latest Afford Getaways brochure online: https://bit.ly/2Pde3FX *Due to current restrictions, Afford Getaways are subject to the health regulations of each state.
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