FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Friends, families and carers

Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

Unknown userMember

Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

Hello wonderful carers community 🎉🎉🎉

You may remember last year an event we ran with our wonderful SANE Peer Ambassador, Sarah Sutton (you can read over the event here). The event was all about navigating the NDIS.

Recently, Sarah participated in a webinar with Lived Experience Australia which focused on ‘Caring for Carers’ – it has some great insights and pieces of advice around looking after yourself as a carer and how to work alongside health professionals in advocating for those you love and care for.

You can check out the webinar on Vimeo here

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

If you do watch the webinar, let's reflect on some of the points covered

  • Are you familiar with the Carers Recognition Act?
  • Are you familiar with the Mental Health Act? Would you feel comfortable discussing these acts with health professionals?
  • What additional supports have you been reaching out to in this COVID period?
  • Have you created a personal self-care routine?


Leave your answers below Let's support each other around caring for carers

3 replies

1 - 3 of 3
1

In response to: Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

Unknown userMember

Re: Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

@Former-Member

I listened to some but not all of the webinar.

I am not comfortable discussing my state's mental health Act as I believe that not only is it vague in part and onerous on treating teams but that in relation to patient care it breaches the federal-state Mental Health Agreement as well as human rights.

On moving here I wrote to my local MP and the health minister clearly setting out the perceived breaches.

The webinar was a reminder to me follow up with the appropriate personnel in the Chief Psychiatrists office that look at mental health reform.

In response to: Re: Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

Unknown userMember

Re: Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

In response to: Re: Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

Unknown userMember

Re: Caring for Carers - One of our SANE PA's shares her thoughts

@Former-Member Thanks so much for sharing. The red tape in the system, and the conflicting policies, certainly seems to be a recurring challenge for all affected by mental health especially those caring for loved ones. I send you strength and a wealth of support, and I really liked the quote image - a powerful reminder @Former-Member thank you.

1 - 3 of 3
1

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.