Connecting Carers
We are delighted to share that Gippsport has received a grant from Carers Victoria, supported by the Victorian Government, through the Connecting Carers in their Community Grant Program.
This grant will allow us to implement a community recreation program specifically for carers across Gippsland. GippSport will engage and work with the carer community to provide gentle active recreation programs to facilitate improved social connectedness and enhance health and wellbeing. For this program, we will specifically be working with carers that are looking after a child with a disability.
We are currently working with local Neighbourhood Houses, Leisure Facilities, schools, NDIS Providers and and carer groups to deliver regular sessions that are:
- Relaxed, safe and welcoming
- Varied to suit all abilies and fitness levels
- Focused around social connections
For further information, contact Cassie Atkinson cassie@gippsport.com.au
Register for our Carers Program here
Upcoming Programs
Our Active Carers programs are up and running! Come and relax with a yoga session in Inverloch, or try out Pickleball in Drouin or Traralgon. These programs allow you to focus on your health and wellbeing, providing a safe space for you to meet new people and move your body in gentle exercise programs. All programs are fully subsidised.
KIDDO Gippsland will be providing full subsidised sessions alongside our carers program, to ensure there is a safe space for your child to be active whilst you focus on you!
To register, please complete our form below or contact Cassie at (email and number) to have a chat about our program.
Drouin
Join us and take a break to learn the exciting game of Pickleball! It’s more than just a sport—it’s a delightful fusion of laughter and social connection. And guess what? We’ve got something special for the kids too! A separate KIDDO Gippsland session will run simultaneously.
Where: Bellbird Park Stadium, Drouin
Start Date: Wednesday 8 May
Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM
Cost: No cost to participate as it is fully subsidised by Carers Victoria.
Inverloch
Join us and take a break to mindful movements of yoga! And guess what? We’ve got something special for the kids too! A separate KIDDO Gippsland session will run simultaneously.
Where: Inverloch Community House – In the Hub
Start Date: Friday 7 June
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Cost: No cost to participate as it is fully subsidised by Carers Victoria.
Traralgon
Join us and take a break to learn the exciting game of Pickleball! It’s more than just a sport—it’s a delightful fusion of laughter and social connection. And guess what? We’ve got something special for the kids too! A separate KIDDO Gippsland session will run simultaneously.
Where: Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports StadiumTraralgon
Start Date: Wednesday 1 May
Time: 10.30 – 11.30 am
Cost: No cost to participate as it is fully subsidised by Carers Victoria.
Our Place Program
Morwell Park
Join us for a walk and talk! And guess what? We’ve got something special for the kids too! A separate KIDDO Gippsland session will run at the same time.
Where: Tuesday After School at Morwell Park
Start: Tuesday 28 May
Time: 3pm-4pm
Cost: No cost to participate as it is fully subsidised by Carers Victoria.
Morwell Central
Join us for a walk and talk! And guess what? We’ve got something special for the kids too! A separate KIDDO Gippsland session will run at the same time.
Where: Thursday After School at Morwell Central
Start Date: Thursday 30 May
Time: 3PM – 4PM
Cost: No cost to participate as it is fully subsidised by Carers Victoria.
