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everyday activities or to relax, deal with stress and look after yourself. When you are a carer, it’s important to regularly take time for yourself to rest and recharge. You can call Carer Gateway on …7 things I wish someone had told me when I became a carer
to register and find a local support group. It’s OK to look after yourself As a carer, you’ll often put the needs of the … for before your own needs. But it’s not selfish to look after yourself too. The stronger you are, the stronger you …First 5 - a checklist for new carers
to legal services if you need legal advice or help. 5. Look after yourself When you start caring, you are focused on the needs … person you care for. But you shouldn’t forget to care for yourself. We know that caring can be stressful, and it’s …Mental health
person you care for before your own needs. It’s OK to look after yourself too. In fact, it’s very important that you look after your own mental and physical health. When you are …Real life story - caring for my grandmother
Story of a First Nations carer looking after her grandmother I’m a proud Kabi Kabi woman living on … helpful. As a carer, it is important to look after yourself, otherwise you can be drained to the point of not …Looking after yourself
before your own needs. It’s very important that you look after your own mental, emotional, and physical health so you can provide better care for longer. … Looking after yourself …Looking after your physical health
person you care for before your own needs. It’s OK to look after yourself too. … Looking after your physical health …Tracey's story
never anticipated that she would be a carer. Six months after her daughter Jovie, who was born in 2009, Tracey and … taking care of the care recipient and not worrying about yourself. When describing her mindset at the time, Tracey said, 'we don’t realise how important it is to look after ourselves until we get sick, or break. Even if you …Support for young carers
You might find it hard to do well at school when you’re looking after someone else. You might find it hard to make or keep … to get help so you can take a break , and how to look after yourself . You can call Carer Gateway to get support and …Triston's story
Triston could give to other carers, it would be to look after yourself. 'There are too many of us burning out too … go out or you just don’t want to deal with something today. Looking after your own mental health helps you deal with …