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Support group celebrates

 

Members of the Woy Woy Carers' Support Group gathered on Monday, July 22, to celebrate 10 years of support.

Holding its first meeting on June 23, 1992, the support group has provided its members with the opportunity to meet with other carers in similar circumstances.

According to Central Coast Health social worker Ms Sandra Hall, "caring for someone can be a very difficult and draining task.

"The goal of the Carers Support Group is to replenish the emotional energy of the carers and to provide information on resources and services that can assist them."

Special guest for the occasion was Ms Joan Hughes, executive officer of the Carer's Association of NSW.

She told the group: "There are now 850,000 carers in NSW, with over 400 carer support groups.

"There are carers as young as 10 years old and others in their 90s."

Anyone interested in joining the Woy Woy group can contact Sandra Hall on 4320 8427.

Sandra Hall (second from right) is pictured accepting a congratulatory plaque from Ms Joan Hughes (far right). Also pictured are founding members of the support group, Mary Newhouse and Margaret Gordon. Seated is Annie Crain.

Press release, July 25