CARERS across Loddon Mallee are being invited to access a range of free activities designed to promote good health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
In April, mental health service Mind Australia launched its Bendigo Carer Program, which will run until the end of June.<\/p>\n
Group facilitator Louise Osland said the initiative comes thanks to a Supporting Carers Locally grants program from the State Government\u2019s department of fairness, families and housing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe purpose of the grant is to assist with activities that strengthen the health and wellbeing of carers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMind Australia is a community mental health organisation that has been delivering carers services in Melbourne for some years,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith recognition through the royal commission into mental health of the need and contribution of carers, this grant and the funding has sprung from the government providing more opportunities for services to support carers.\u201d<\/p>\n