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Caring for a person with disability
All carers can access Carer Gateway for services and support . … in a hurry, or if you need to talk with someone such as a health care professional. 3. Learn how to lift and move … the person you care for. 9. Get tips on how to work with health services If you care for a person with disability, …Advance care planning
Advance care planning means talking to the person you care for about what care and health services they want in the future, if their condition … trusted family member or friend completing an Advance (Health or Care) Directive – this is a formal written record …Caring for an elderly person
All carers, no matter the age of the person they care for, are able to access Carer Gateway for services and … in a hurry, or if you need to talk with someone such as a health care professional. 6. Learn how to lift and move …Person-centred care
One of the roles of a carer is to speak up for someone who may not be able to … the wishes of the person The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights says people have a right to be included in making decisions about their health care. How to give person-centred care As a carer, you …Legal powers for carers
Carers may have different legal powers and responsibilities, … depending on their role and the person they care for. The legal powers you may need as a carer can … an adult (over 18) who can’t make their own decisions about health care or living arrangements – you may be able to be …Managing in a crisis
crisis. You should also make sure you have an emergency care plan ready for use in a crisis. How to get urgent … services on triple zero ( 000 ). How to get urgent mental health care If the person you care for has a mental health crisis, call your state or territory crisis …Mental health
As a carer, you’ll often put the needs of the person you care for … important that you look after your own mental and physical health. When you are physically and mentally healthy, you can provide better care. You can also keep …Caring for a sibling
Carer Gateway provides a range of free services and support … to find ways to manage your stress and stay mentally healthy. 8. Make an emergency care plan An emergency care … in a hurry, or if you need to talk with someone such as a health care professional. 9. Find out what respite care you …Guardianship
If the person you care for can't manage their own health affairs and living … can make decisions about: medical and dental treatment health care living and lifestyle arrangements using support …Preparing for a death at home
The person you care for may die at home. This may happen unexpectedly, or … you have planned for. Even if you know the person you care for is dying, it can be hard to predict when the death … What to expect when someone is dying Your doctor or other health care people can recognise the signs that someone is …