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Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Unknown userMember30 May 2019, 12:05 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Identifying as being in a caring role, particularly as a male can be a little challenging at times. As our special guest @Greg_MenCareToo for this event from Men Care too mentions “Caring and nurture are characteristics not often associated with males but every man has a different experience and unique responsibilities in life. The same can be said when it comes to the caring role.”

We are really excited to make the most of the Topic Tuesday event to explore the feelings around identity, challenges and communication when it comes to being a male in a caring role or being a carer who understands the challenges and can offer those insights to others too.

We welcome all of the community, male or not to share their perspectives and insights!

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

ethSenior Contributor25 June 2019, 9:01 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Explore what works for you as self-care. Maybe keep a list that you add to. Then you can look at it when things aren't going so well and get ideas. Even if you can't go out there are things you can do e.g. listening to music, gardening, watching movies, making sure you get enough sleep, eating healthily, taking up an art or craft activity or some sort of hobby, writing, whatever rocks your boat.

And the above includes what someone else suggested already - getting the person you care for involved in some activities they enjoy where they can participate while you have some time for yourself. Or having someone come to the home to care for them even for an hour or two a week.

Don't be afraid to ask for help.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Unknown userMember25 June 2019, 9:04 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Wow, time has flown. We are at the end of the event. What a fantastic conversation it has been tonight around a really important topic. Thank you so much to absolutely everyone that came through and shared their stories, experiences and insights. It is so valuable to connect and learn from each other through a night like this.

How awesome is @Greg_MenCareToo !! Thank you Greg for coordinating this event and giving us all your very valuable and honest thoughts, its great to hear from your experience both personally and from the work you do as well in the community.

Hope everyone has a wonderful night!! For those members that are new, please feel free to get involved through the rest of the forums and share your story further 👍🏼