Mind YourSelf© Program
Personal Wellness and Development
Information Package 2010

This information packages includes:

• The advertisement calling for applications
• A description of the Mind YourSelf© Program
• Eligibility Criteria
• Application Form

Call for Applications

Are you a Carer? Are you ready to make some positive changes to your life? Do you want to join others on a personal development journey filled with fun and learning? If so, Riverlink Interchange Inc. is giving Carers the ultimate opportunity to participate in a personal wellness and development Program.

The Program was developed and offered in 2005 and due to popular demand, Riverlink is re-investing in this popular and successful support service for carers.

Mind YourSelf© is specifically developed for Carers, but does not focus on your caring role. The Program aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop new, or improve existing skills that help you identify and reach personal goals. Whether it’s to get a new job, enrol in study, improve relationships, get fit and healthy or have a complete “life change” this Program will help you get there in a planned, motivated and supported way.

* Enrolments are strictly limited and potential applicants must apply in writing. You MUST obtain an information package before completing your application form. To do this:

• go to Riverlink's website www.riverlink.org.au or
• call and speak to Marika, Mind YourSelf© Project Leader on 0409 076 708

Applications close 31st August 2010

Introduction

The Mind YourSelf Program is not about Carers. Nor is it about caring. This unique program is about you. Together with others, the Mind YourSelf© Program will help you to explore what you want to do for yourself and how to do it. Planned, wanted change is not easy, because if it were, you would have done it by now.

The Mind YourSelf© Program is not complex. It is about understanding the link between theory and how you think about and do, whatever it is you do. It is also about investment. Investing in you as an individual for whatever you choose to do.

The Program has been specifically developed using a “life coaching” framework. Essentially this framework brings together theories of psychology, health promotion, and planning to achieve positive goals for individuals.

The key pre-requisite of all particpants, once accepted into the Program is a commitment to seeing it through.

Program Objectives and Outcomes

Mind YourSelf© is a personal development Program specifically developed for Carers. The Program aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop new, or improve existing skills that help you identify and reach personal goals. Whether its to get a new job, enrol in study, improve relationships, get fit and healthy or have a complete life change this Program will help you get there in a planned, motivated and supported way.

At the end of the course you will:

1. Have the understanding of how your thinking can shape your behaviour.
2. Develop your own personal tool kit that helps you improve your health and wellbeing
3. Learn how to set your own personal development plan
4. Meet other people who have a range of experiences and stories to tell
5. Have had a break from your caring role

Mind YourSelf© is about a commitment to your personal health and well being.

To assist you to be part of the Program, Riverlink is offering to organise or provide respite care.

The Program

The MindYourSelf© Program will be delivered over 3 months using a range of learning techniques focussed on encouraging you to particpate in activities and your own personal learing through out the Program . These techniques may include:

• Lectures/Presentations
• Discussion Workshops
• Physical Activities
• Writing and Art
• Drama/Creative Play/Theatre
  
  

  WHAT	WHEN	WHERE
  Inception Workshop (Full Day Session)	Wednesday October 13th 9.30am-4.00pm	Ryde Eastwood Leagues 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde
  Session1 Mind Body Connections	Wednesday 20th October 7.00pm-9.00pm
  Session 2 Stress, Stressors and Stressing	Wednesday 27th October 7.00pm-9.00pm
  Session 3 Motivation (Afternoon Session)	Saturday 6th November 1.00pm-5.00pm
  Session 4 Personal Leadership Goal Planning Focus	Wednesday 10th November 7.00pm-9.00pm
  Session 5 Relationship Building	Wednesday 17th November 7.00pm-9.00pm
  Session 6 Life Planning	Wednesday 24th November 7.00pm-9.00pm
  Session 7 Goal Setting	Wednesday 1st December 7.00pm-8.00pm
  Session 8 Weekend Retreat Inspiration	Friday 10th – Sunday 12th December	Mountain or Coastal Retreat Location. TBA

  * Timetable subject to change.
  

Eligibility Criteria
In order to be elibile for the Mind YourSelf© Program you must:

• Be a carer of a person with a disability or a frail older person
• Complete a written application demonstrating your commitment to the Program (see attached application form)
• Commit to participating in all Program activities/meetings
• Meet the contribution cost of $100 for the 6 month Program
  

Lodging Your Application

There are 3 ways to lodge your application to be part of this Program.

1. Complete the application on line
2. Download a copy of the application, complete it and email it to mkontellis@optusnet.com.au
3. Post your completed application to Mind Yourself Program,
   Riverlink Interchange Inc
   P.O. Box 418
   Ermington NSW 1700

Need More Information?

If you would like to discuss your application or want to know more before you commit please feel free to call Marika on 0409 076708 at any time.

This is what others have said about the Program

"Extremely important, well planned with a very good outcome."

"It was mind opening, calming …this program has made me a stronger confident person"

"Brilliant, useful, vitally important for carers"

"Has taught me to ‘balance’ my life, look after myself"