Are you caring for someone older or with an illness or disability?

Discover how the power of touch can support both you and those you care for in two hands-on workshops.

Workshop 1: Self-care for carers – Mindful self-soothing touch and self-massage techniques for stress reduction and somatic awareness
Workshop 2: Supportive touch for care recipients – Gentle touch and massage methods to enhance connection, comfort and quality of life

The Caring Touch workshops will provide a calming, nurturing environment for participants to learn and practice caring touch techniques. The focus is on applying human touch for self-care and supporting care recipients.

Participants will receive massage balm, handouts and access to online resources.

When: Saturday, March 14 and 28, 2026, 10.30-12.30 pm

Where: Allwood Neighbourhood House, 901 Heidelberg Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge

Cost: Only $20/ session

For questions and bookings, please call, send a message or email us

Supported by: Nillumbik Community Fund, 2025-2026