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Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

This month we welcome Mental Health Carers NSW to share some information and tips on the changes that take place once a loved one turns 18.

When a loved one turns 18, dynamics can shift. This can be due to many things, including -

  • A loved one moving out of the family home
  • Guardianship responsibilities change
  • Reduction in access to confidential and private information related to treatment

In this Topic Tuesday we will look at what rights you have (and don't have) and how you can continue to have a positive relationship with your loved one once they turn 18.

Join us from 7pm AEST to learn more and share your own experiences.

Hit the 'Like' button below to get an email reminder on the night.

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YTTSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

thank you for your input @JonCarer it's appreciated from a carers point of view

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KS2809Casual Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

I've taken to emailing my daughters psychiatrist when there's something that I feel he really needs to know about. He rarely replies but I know that he reads them and will often bring the topic/issue up with my daughter next time he sees her. I've let all of her team know that they can get in touch with me at any time with any questions or issues they feel I need to know about. Rarely happens but at least I know they know I'm interested and willing to support them.

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lovemyboysSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

Hi everyone, so sorry I'm late. I just wanted to share my experiences with my sons. My youngest son (not my step son) died when he was 18 years old. When he was nearly 17 he started abusing drugs and we went through as many treatments and consultants as we possibly could, we did so much for him to the point where, as guilty as I feel, my older sons mental health was compromised. When he turned 18 it become that much more difficult because we no longer had as much control over his treatment, even though for much of the time he was incapable of seeking help himself. It became very complex and this when the wheels fell off.

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

Well it's time to wrap up!

Thank you @JonCarer for all of your insights and information! There's a lot there for people to follow up with!

Thank you to all those who got involved tonight.

Take care.

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YTTSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

@KS2809 I've emailed my daughter psycologist and this is when she has said she worries about breaking privacy and that she can't bring up what I've emailed with my daughter without breaching trust.

I don't email anymore...

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JonCarerContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

I enjoyed it a lot and thank you NikNik and Sane and all the carers for all your questions! I hope you found some of my posts helpful!

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KS2809Casual Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

@lovemyboys that would have been a super hard situation to go through. How are things going for you all now?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

Thank you for a very interesting night @JonCarer, @NikNik

Hello @KS2809, @YTT, @lovemyboys , come and join us at the Hot Chocolate Anyone , just click on the link and come and meet some awesome friends and carers

Also @YTT, if you have other questions , ask away , because you are not alone my friend xx

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YTTSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

@Shaz51

thank you

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sashCasual Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // How being a carer changes once your loved one turns 18 // 26 Sep, 7pm AEST

Hi. Sorry to miss the forum. Good intentions and all that. I am in this exact situation at the moment. My daughter turns 18 in Dec. We have a good relationship but i want to hand over some control of responsibility.
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