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Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

TideisTurningSenior Contributor10 Nov 2022, 3:42 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

On Tuesday, 29th November, we will be joined by a special guest from Carers Victoria to talk about carer experiences, explore the challenges of being an unpaid carer and share ways of receiving support.

The event start times across Australia are below:

WA: 4pm
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

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Hope to see you there in the chat on the night!

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In response to: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Karen17Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:15 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi @outlander
I'm having internet troubles. Please just give me a tick while I reboot. Terribly sorry

In response to: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Karen17Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:21 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Sorry @Shaz51 ,

just getting used to this technology - I did have a practice!
What you're experiencing with your husband is common, particularly when caring for someone with complex mental health issues.

Are you getting support services to help you in your caring role?

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:25 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

No @Karen17 , my husband had stopped all help altogether

I find my support and encouragement here from the sane forum but that is all I have

I looked after my mum until October when the doctor says she needs high care which I could not provide any more

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

TideisTurningSenior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:26 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Our next question for @Karen17: What services and/or supports are available for carers?

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:27 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

@clh1 , @M15

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amber22Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:28 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

@Shaz51 That warms my heart that you find great support from SANE forums. We love having you on here!

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Karen17Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:30 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Sounds like you really supported your Mum as long as was possible. Well done you. Now that you're Mum is in high care, I imagine you haven't stopped supporting her.
And just because your husband doesn't recognise you as a carer I bet you are still caring for him.
There are government supports available that you are eligible to receive and I would really encourage you to apply. I am going to post a list of the types of supports and where to find them in a separate post so stand by...

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Karen17Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:32 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Carers can receive support from government and other organisations to help them in their caring role. The type of support varies but some of them include:

Respite - where a support worker comes into your home or takes the person you care for out so you can have a break
Financial help with doing something for yourself
Counselling
Social activities and Support Groups
Emergency respite
Short term help with emergency costs
Help to find or keep a job or education
Carer Allowance or Carer Payment – centrelink payments

The key services I’d recommend registering with are:

Carer Gateway - https://www.carergateway.gov.au
Services Australia/Centrelink - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/caring-for-someone
Carers Victoria benefits page - https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/benefits SOME MAY BE FOR VICTORIANS ONLY BUT THERE SHOULD BE EQUIVALENTS IN YOUR STATE
Carers Victoria membership (free) - https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/
Tandem - https://www.tandemcarers.org.au/

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:33 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Thank you @Karen17

Yes seeing mum 3 times a week in hospital

And being there for my husband

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

Karen17Senior Contributor29 Nov 2022, 7:35 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT

I've used free counselling and some help to take a break from the Carer Gateway.
The counselling was to help me cope with the grief and anger I was feeling towards my child. Very helpful

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