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Liz's story
has paranoid schizophrenia, with her mum and other family members. Her dad helps out on her brother’s farm in rural … time to be together. ‘You shouldn’t be afraid to reach out for help, whether that’s to family or someone outside.’ How … into his life, to understand him and his needs. I think caring has really done that, and helped to grow my …Anne’s story
Anne cares for her partner, Edie, who has dementia. It’s a demanding, full-time role, balanced with … really of what’s happened in our relationship. … Caring for someone … Caring for me … Taking a break …Courtney’s story
so they can continue to support the person they care for. Courtney: My name's Courtney and I'm a carer for my mum, who has multiple … you can to that person that you're helping to look after. Caring for my mum has enriched my life a lot. It makes me a …Joe's story
his mum who has mobility problems. He enjoys spending time with her and has found good health care support. ‘At … be tough. But you can get help. Sometimes you have to look for it… but help is only a phone call away.’ How did you … a carer, we couldn’t do that – I’d have to go to work. But caring is my work. Mind you, a pay rise would be nice! What …Alexandra’s story
can be really hard, but focus on the positives – helping someone is a beautiful thing that we can do. Remember that a … has everything at hand, and the bathroom has been modified for her so she can move around and use it easily. I do most … What have you found that helps you? My partner. Even though caring does strain our relationship, having someone who …Caring for a veteran
struggle to adjust to their changed lifestyles. If you care for a veteran, you can use the same supports and resources as other carers. You’ll also find … This process helps our staff learn more about you and your caring role so they can match services to your individual …Caring for someone with mental illness
Many people look after someone with a mental illness – 1 in 5 Australians will … will often be the ones providing care, which might be for a short time or over the long term. It can be … If you would like to know more about mental illness and caring for someone with a mental illness, many organisations …Louise’s story
of a carer is not one people would always choose, but for Louise it’s one she wouldn’t change, beginning when her … disorder (ADHD) when he was only 7. ‘It's made me a stronger person, a more resilient person. But at the … for and link in with services in your area is important. … Caring for someone … Louise’s story …Lac's story
Lac cares for her brother Andrew, who was born with Down syndrome. Her role as a carer has guided her to a career as an occupational therapist. … Caring for me … Caring for someone … Work … Lac's story …Caring for a child
Carers can access Carer Gateway for services and support . Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 … to register and find a local support group. 2. Make an emergency care plan An emergency care plan has all the … you get older. 9. Find out how you can combine working and caring If you are still working, you might want to talk to …