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Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor18 Oct 2021, 9:52 am AEDT

Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Hi Forums Community,

This fortnight we are joined by one of our Peer Ambassador's talking about moving from isolation to connection as a carer.

Isolation as a carer is one of the big challenges we hear about on the Friends, Family and Carers Forum. Often others around carers may not understand what they are going through, which is where finding peers and peer support can be pivotal for so many.

This discussion will talk about the role of peer support in connecting carers and creating supportive relationships. We will also talk about the isolation and challenges experienced by carers in regional, rural and remote areas, and the additional challenges faced during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Please join us here on Tuesday 26th October 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEDT to talk about finding connection and peer support as a carer.

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New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor26 Oct 2021, 8:34 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

I will @Former-Member but I think it will be hard 🤞🤞🙏🙏

In response to: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor26 Oct 2021, 8:34 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Thank you everyone!

@SA64 @Daisydreamer @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Krishna @Determined @outlander @Corny @Pekingpandaz

Have a great evening!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor26 Oct 2021, 8:34 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

For those who are interested in continuing this discussion, you are more than welcome to head over to the Friends, Family and Carers Forum 🙂

Next fortnight, our Topic Tuesday will be held in the Lived Experience Forum and open to all members, talking about creativity and art therapy!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

SA64Contributor26 Oct 2021, 8:34 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

It's been great being here. I will make more time to visit as well, it is such a good place to be with others. What a lovely space to visit for all of us!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Unknown userMember26 Oct 2021, 8:38 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Thank you @Daisydreamer. Wow, what an amazing first entry into Topic Tuesday! Thank you so much to @SA64 for your insight and experience with being a carer, it's been invaluable.

Thank you to all the lovely SANE members who also shared their experiences with us. You are all so supportive and caring with each other, it's lovely to see. Can't wait to see what the next Topic Tuesday has in store for all of us!

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