One Door Carer Advocates deliver this program to those who support someone living with a mental illness. Carer Advocates give you practical support providing you with information to cope, help in building a network of support people, assistance in navigating the mental health system and how to care for yourself. Our Carer Advocates are also available to help you access local supports and services you need but may not know exist.

One Door Mental Health - Queanbeyan

GROW Groups are held weekly on the following days, please note that venues and times are subject to change.  

Please confirm details with the ACT GROW Office on (02) 6295 7791:

Monday: Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Court (Cnr Chandler Street) Belconnen, ACT from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

Tuesday: GROW House, 9 Anembo Street, Narranbundah ACT, from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Wednesday: GROW House, 9 Anembo Street, Narranbundah ACT, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

GROW - ACT

Currently there are 120 volunteers who are able to bring their life experiences, energy and skills to assist with the support of patients and their families who are receiving palliative care.  All new volunteers undertake a comprehensive initial training program to provide them with the knowledge, confidence and compassion to care for the dying. 

The retention rate for volunteers is very high, and training occurs a few times a year. We are always pleased to hear from anyone interested in volunteering.

Volunteers may choose to work in:
-	Inpatient facility roster at Clare Holland House
-	Residential aged care facilities
-	Home-based palliative care. 
-	Society Council

Palliative Care ACT

Provides a social telephone call to people living in the community to provide support, friendship and community connection. The program aims to enrich the independence and quality of life for older people and people with a disability living in the community.

Australian Red Cross - ACT/SENSW

Our Pastoral Care Practitioners come from a variety of belief groups and religious backgrounds and are a combination of staff and trained volunteers available to offer emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, carers and staff throughout the Canberra Hospital.  They are available in person, either on-site or on-call through the hospital's switchboard. 

Chaplaincy and Pastoral/Spiritual Care includes members of a general team who relate with persons who claim to have no specific religious background or affiliation but who appreciate visits or are seeking spiritual support. 

A Multifaith sacred space located in Building 3, Level 2 is open to all and available 24 hours a day. It is specifically designed for private prayer and individual/group meditation. It is also used as a Christian Chapel, Jewish Temple, and for daily prayers by Muslims, thus various religious services and group meditations are regularly held there Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - as well as periodic memorial services and special celebrations conducted by belief or faith group leaders coordinated by the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Manager. A schedule of all regular weekly worship services/times are available on notice boards near the Multifaith centre or by contacting the Pastoral Care office directly.

Bedside communion is available upon request. Anyone may request a friendly pastoral care visit or specific spiritual support at anytime, either personally or to make a referral on behalf of someone else.

Chaplains and Pastoral Carers are available on campus during work hours and designated representatives are on-call 24 hours a day. Contact the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care office directly on (02) 6244 3849 or via the hospital's switchboard on (02) 6244 2222 to reach the on-call service.

Canberra Hospital - Spiritual Support Services

A program supporting young people, up to 25 years old who care for a family member experiencing a physical or intellectual disability, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug related issues and/or chronic illness. Supports young carers through family case management, personalised support/advice, advocacy, organising recreational activities, information and educational support and skills development.

CYCLOPS ACT

Welcome to S-Anon!  Let us assure you that no matter what feelings you may be having right now, other members of S-Anon have felt similar emotions.  Meetings are a vital part of the S-Anon program, providing us with the opportunity to identify and confirm common problems and to hear the experience, strength and hope of others.

S-Anon Australia

Peer support groups which promote social networks through regular group sessions.

The Royal Society for the Blind - ACT

Please contact the site for information on the different support groups they have.

Canberra City Corps

We provide assistance to sex and gender diverse people in accessing medical and other mainstream services. This can include providing background information and support, attending appointments as an advocate or support person, or working directly with service providers to increase their capacity to respond to issues of sex and gender diversity.

Available by arrangement.

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