Northern Beaches Council is celebrating the vital role carers play in our community and invites them to take time out, connect and relax by joining in a range of fun and free activities this October.

Mayor Michael Regan said carers make an enormous contribution to the social fabric and economy of our community.

“Carers really are the unsung heroes of the Northern Beaches.

“In celebration of National Carers Week we want to take the time to engage and support carers and to show our thanks for the work that they do,” Mayor Regan said.

If carers across Australia stopped performing their roles, it would cost more than $1 billion per week to replace them.

The line-up of free events for carers includes:

• Fri 13 Oct, 10am – Free Movie for Carers, Warriewood
• Sat 14 Oct, 8.30am – Laughter Yoga, Avalon
• Tue 17 Oct, 10am – Exhibitions Explored, Manly
• Tue 17 Oct, 9am – Big Day Out, Redfern (pick up from Cromer and Dee Why)
• Wed 18 Oct, 10.30am – Colour Me Happy, Cromer
• Thu 19 Oct, 10am – Fair Game – Tips for Savvy Seniors and Carers, North Curl Curl
• Fri 20 Oct, 10am –  A Care-Free Lunch – Pittwater (pick up from Manly, Dee Why and Mona Vale)
• Sat 28 Oct, 8.30am – Laughter Yoga, Queenscliff Surf Club

For more information, visit northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au and search ‘carers week’.

An interview and photo opportunity is available with a local carer.