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Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Hello wonderful carers 👋

In this month's event, we will be discussing how you are balancing your caring duties with other life responsibilities, the challenges you are facing, as well as sharing some ideas on how you can manage the demands of caring, family, life, and work/study.

Join us right here on this thread for a 1.5 hours text-based discussion on the 22nd of September 2020! More information to come🌻

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I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 8:30pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Topic Tuesday takes place right here! It's text-based, so no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the latest posts (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post.

Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

What time does this event start in my timezone?

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  • WST- 4pm

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

I am not a carer myself. However, I have heard from a close friend that it could be challenging to manage one’s day/time when your caring responsibilities clash with your other duties. Before I move on to the next question, I do want to take my hat off to all the carers on the forums and others out there. Y’all are so amazing!

@Shaz51 @Former-Member

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Hello everyone just popping in for now. Has been a long day here and wasnt suppose to be. Just cooking tea now so ill be back soon

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

and then is me @Former-Member , @Former-Member , that i will need a kidney transplant in the future

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

hello @outlander , looking after your pop must be hard at times

@Former-Member

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Hi @outlander, welcome to tonight's event~ please feel free to jump in whenever you are ready

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

My husband is on DSP @Former-Member , we manage very well on this and my carer payment. I would gladly give up work to focus on caring full time for Mr Darcy but as well as his bipolar ii he has a terminal illness. I need to keep this work so that when he passes I will have at least something to bring in income.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

I am really sorry to hear that you will need a kidney transplant in the future @Shaz51
The physical health problems must not be easy for you at all.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

one of the biggest challanges i face as a carer is trying to balance my own life outside of caring. @Former-Member as much as i love my grandfather i would sometimes just really like my own space to go out and not have to worry if hes ok, if hes eaten, if hes at home and safe etc. every minute i worry about his safety due to his demetia but also trying to remind myself that i can go out for an hour or so and he will be alright

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Can you list 3 key things you have found to help in addressing the challenges you have mentioned?

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

1. Being intentional with work

2. Trying to ensure we have outings so we don't feel housebound.

3. Ensuring I take some time out to catch up with girlfriends.

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