Carers Celebrated for Their 'Inspirational' Work

Carers celebrated for their 'inspirational' work

An event celebrated the work of Herefordshire's Shared Lives carers.

Carers' afternoon out | Brimbank & North West

Brimbank carers participated in a gem art afternoon on Thursday, June 26, hosted by Brimbank council. Gem art involves sticking small ‘diamonds’ or ‘gems’ in a paint-by-numbers system to create sparkling works of art. Carers had the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved break from their care giving roles and engage in a fun and relaxing afternoon in the company of other carers. Eve Balfour, who participated in the art session, said she’d “been lo…

Celebrating 15 years of artistic expression by mental health carers and families

On 1 May 2025, the Art Book Working Group officially launched ‘My Family Carer Art Book’ – a powerful collection of creative works that reflect the voices, experiences and resilience of families and carers in our community. The art book celebrates 15 years of Monash Health’s annual Mental Health Program Art Competitions, from 2009 to 2024. It features a diverse range of artistic expression – from watercolour and oil painting to photography and p…