The Strength Behind Caring (Townsville)

This Carer's Week explore a range of wellness activities designed to support both physical and mental health. Caring for others takes strength. Looking after yourself helps sustain it. Join us during Carers Week 2026 for a free outdoor wellness morning celebrating the incredible contribution carers make every day. This relaxed and interactive event will provide carers with an opportunity to focus on their own wellbeing while connecting with others who understand the caring journey. Explore a range of wellness activities designed to support both physical and mental health, including: 🚶 Walking Group 🧘 Stretching and Movement 🌿 Mindfulness Meditation 💙 Health and Wellbeing Information ⭐ and more! Whether you're new to caring, have been in a caring role for many years, or support a family member, parent, partner, friend or neighbour, this event offers a welcoming space to recharge, connect, and be recognised. We will do our best to accomodate all fitness and mobility levels, with seated and accessible options available. Date: Thursday 15 October 2026 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Venue: Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens, Townsville Cost: Free Who is a Carer? A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic medical condition, terminal illness, alcohol or other drug dependency, or who is frail due to age.