By Matthew Sims
Carers from across Pakenham and the South East came together to let their hair down and have a chat and a cuppa as part of a Carer’s Morning Tea event at Outlook Community Centre earlier this week.
Supported by Carers Victoria with a theme of ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’ as part of National Carer’s Week, the event on Tuesday 15 October involved more than 50 people having fun with a high tea and music.
Outlook Community Centre manager Alison Ryan said the event was a chance for the centre to give back to local carers.
“Outlook Community Centre hosted the morning tea as we wanted to say thank you and to celebrate the amazing job that carers do, every day,” she said.
“Carers are the glue that keeps families and communities together.
“They have a powerful impact on the lives of those they care for.”
Ms Ryan said the morning tea also included one of Outlook’s tutors Kerrin taking the participants through a session of laughter yoga.
“The morning tea allowed us to take care of the carers for a little while, to give them time to relax, have fun, meet new people and be entertained,” she said.
“Everyone enjoyed a high tea with plenty to eat and sang along to music provided by centre members Kerrie and Wilma.
“A wonderful time was had by all, celebrating a very special group of people and all that they do.”
Ms Ryan said it was a special opportunity to acknowledge all the sacrifices carers made on a daily basis.
“There are approximately three million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend,” she said.
“National Carer’s Week is about recognising, celebrating, and raising awareness of carers.”
