Upcoming Events:
Young Carers 18-25 yrs:
tunnels tour @ fremantle prison
Ready for a prison adventure? Gear up with a hard hat, overalls, boots and a headlamp before locking into the ladder system and descending 20 metres into the depths below! Trek through sections of the labyrinth of tunnels on foot, then board the replica convict punts to explore the submerged passageways only accessible by boat! Discover original blast holes. bores, oil lamp recesses and artefacts from the days when working in the tunnels was hard labour for the prisoners.
Unlike the prisoners, we will put on a yummy afternoon tea and cuppa for you!
WHEN: Sunday 10th June 2012
TIME: Each tour can take up to 13 people, so we have booked 2 tour times. When registering, please let us know which time you would like to attend for (tours run for 2.5 hours)
OPTION 1: Arrive at 1.15pm - Tour from 1.40pm (Afternoon tea after tour)
OPTION 2: Arrive at 2pm - Tour from 2.40pm (Afternoon tea before tour)
Where: Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, FREMANTLE WA 6160 (Meet at the front of the Prison)
COST: FREE!
RSVP IS ESSENTIAL! If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest BEFORE 9am Monday 28th May 2012. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
fest-of-all!
YOUNG CARERS (8-25yrs) YOU ARE INVITED to FESTofALL!
FESTofALL is a national celebration of young carers from all around Australia! Events are occurring across the nation on Sunday 24 June 2012!
What is FESTofALL?
FESTofALL aims to celebrate the roles of the approximate 380,000 young carers in Australia, who provide support to another person in need. It will be an opportunity to enjoy free entertainment, recognise the good work young carers do, meet others in similar situations and build support networks.
What's happening in WA?
We're off to the Perth Zoo for a fabulous day out on Sunday 24 June, 10.30am - 3.30pm! There will be wild encounters, zoo tours, face painting, a comedian, a photo booth with some hilarious props and MORE! Best of all... IT'S FREE!!! Admittance into the zoo, all entertainment and lunch will be provided FREE!
For more information about this exciting event, visit www.festofall.com.au. Registrations can be made through this site OR by calling the Young Carer Team at Carers WA on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377).
family fun events!
Rockingham - family fun @ AMF Bowling!
Young Carers aged 8-25yrs and their families are invited to join us at AMF Bowling in ROCKINGHAM for Carers WA's FREE Family Fun Evening! You and your family can enjoy 2 games of bowling including shoe hire, whilst munching on a yummy beef or pork and gravy roll and... slurping down a drink! PLUS kids also receive an ice-cream! YUM!
WHERE: AMF Bowling Rockingham, 38 Patterson Road, ROCKINGHAM WA 6168. (Cnr Read and Patterson Road, opposie Rockingham Oval).
WHEN: Friday 15th June 2012 - Event commences from 6.30pm.
COST: FREE!
PLEASE NOTE: 4 tickets per family. Family must have at least one young carer aged 8-25yrs attending with them. Young carers under 18yrs, MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Additional tickets are available on request for a small fee.
RSVP'S ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED!! Registrations close Tuesday 5th June 2012 at 9.00am. No late registrations will be accepted. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
joondalup - family fun @ AMF Bowling!
Young Carers aged 8-25yrs and their families are invited to join us at AMF Bowling in JOONDALUP for Carers WA's FREE Family Fun Evening! You and your family can enjoy 2 games of bowling including shoe hire, whilst munching on a yummy beef or pork and gravy roll and... slurping down a drink! PLUS kids also receive an ice-cream! YUM!
WHERE: AMF Bowling Joondalup. Unit 1/23 Franklin Lane, JOONDALUP WA 6027.
WHEN: Friday 29th June 2012 - Event commences from 6.30pm.
COST: FREE!
PLEASE NOTE: 4 tickets per family. Family must have at least one young carer aged 8-25yrs attending with them. Young carers under 18yrs, MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Additional tickets are available on request for a small fee.
RSVP'S ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED!! Registrations close Tuesday 5th June 2012 at 9.00am. No late registrations will be accepted. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
July school holiday events!
(YC's 8-12yrs) filmbites - youth film school!
Ever imagined yourself in film & television?! Well... this is your chance! Enjoy this awesome introduction to screen acting, which also includes green screen visual effects AND make-up special effects workshops! Join us to learn new skills, have a laugh and meet som...e great new friends!
WHEN: Tuesday 10th July 2012
TIME: 9.00am to 4.00pm
WHERE: Drop off and pick up at the Carers Centre, 182 Lord Street, PERTH WA 6000 (Cnr Lord & Edward Streets). (If you live in the Malaga area and would like to drop off and pick up your child from this location, please contact Carers WA's Young Carer Team to discuss.)
RSVP'S ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED!! Registrations close Monday 18th June 2012 at 9.00am. No late registrations will be accepted. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
(YC's 8-12yrs) feeling... brave? movie & jungle gym!
Ready for some fun?! Come and join us for a screening of 'Brave' before heading to the Jungle Gym for some gymnastics FUN! Make some awesome friends, have a laugh and run around like crazy!
WHEN: Tuesday 10th July 2012
TIME: 8.30am to 4.00pm
WHERE: Drop off and pick up at the Carers Centre, 182 Lord Street, PERTH WA 6000 (Cnr Lord & Edward Streets). (If you live in the Willetton area and would like to drop off and pick up your child from this location, please contact Carers WA's Young Carer Team to discuss.)
RSVP'S ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED!! Registrations close Monday 18th June 2012 at 9.00am. No late registrations will be accepted. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
(YC's 13-17yrs) movie marathon @ the bean bag cinema!
Join us for an awesome movie marathon at Hoyts Southlands Bean Bag Cinemas watching not one but two movies! The hilarious 'Ice-Age 4' and 'The Amazing Spiderman.' Chill out for a few hours with us and watch some of the latest flicks!
WHEN: Friday 13th July 2012
TIME: 9.00am to 3.00pm
WHERE: Drop off and pick up at the Carers Centre, 182 Lord Street, PERTH WA 6000 (Cnr Lord & Edward Streets). (If you live in the Willetton area and would like to drop off and pick up your child from this location, please contact Carers WA's Young Carer Team to discuss.)
RSVP'S ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED!! Registrations close Monday 18th June 2012 at 9.00am. No late registrations will be accepted. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
(YC's 13-17yrs) filmbites - youth film school!
Ever imagined yourself in film & television?! Well... this is your chance! Enjoy this awesome introduction to screen acting, which also includes green screen visual effects AND make-up special effects workshops! Join us to learn new skills, have a laugh and meet som...e great new friends!
WHEN: Tuesday 17th July 2012
TIME: 9.00am to 4.00pm
WHERE: Drop off and pick up at the Carers Centre, 182 Lord Street, PERTH WA 6000 (Cnr Lord & Edward Streets). (If you live in the Malaga area and would like to drop off and pick up your child from this location, please contact Carers WA's Young Carer Team to discuss.)
RSVP'S ARE ESSENTIAL & PLACES ARE LIMITED!! Registrations close Monday 18th June 2012 at 9.00am. No late registrations will be accepted. Contact Elise or Lorna on 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377) or e-mail: youngcarers@carerswa.asn.au.
To express your interest in attending any of the events please fill out the Expression of Interest Form below.
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