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Narelle's story
life experiences gave her the drive to join the carer workforce in 1997, where she helped unpaid carers access … advice.' Narelle soon became a project leader, where she worked with her team to empower carers to advocate for … being able to listen to the carer, understand what might work for them, and then offer a range of options for them to …Bec's story
parent. I think that came from the medical teams that were working along my three children. They told me that you need … the challenges in my life, my day to day life, are that I work part-time and then completing work commitments, and then committing to the therapies that …Who are carers?
a carer if you are employed to look after someone, if you work as a volunteer for an organisation, or if you are doing work experience as part of a course. Carer Gateway is for …Chris' story
or playing with his two young boys, he can be found working on the docks as a stevedore or hanging out at the … prioritise his wellbeing and fit in a surf session, while working around Victoria’s schedule. Getting a break and the … to get support 'Victoria and I have a strong support network from family who live just down the road,' said Chris. …Life after caring
volunteering, learning something new or going back to work. If you would like to go back to work, Workforce Australia is a place Australians can search and …Bernard's story
Bernard, who was a contract manager at the time, stopped working and became a full-time carer to his wife. ‘It was physically impossible for me to be at work at that time,’ says Bernard. After Tanya’s tumour was … his well-being, starting his week by organising support workers to make sure he is able to take a break and spend …Working while caring
Please select from the following articles: … Working while caring …Real life story - caring for my grandmother
I am also responsible for looking after the guests. I’m a working mum, and it can be challenging to be a carer as … when my son is at school and when I can organise to be off work. Providing care can also be tiring and sometimes, I …Rob's story
Adam with bathing, cooking, getting to appointments, housework and mowing the lawn. 'Our situation is one that always … Calling yourself a carer Before Adam’s accident, Rob worked full-time, managing the marketing and social media … positives,' said Rob. But while he’s no stranger to hard work, Rob is looking for some support himself. 'Through …Gary W's story
Cerebral Palsy. When he’s not providing care to Ryan, at work, or spending time with his wife and other children, … 'Ryan is rewarding. There are days when I come home from work, and you know life can get you down and be tough, but I …