Re: Topic Tuesday// Caring For The Carer// Tues 29th November 2022 7-8:30PM AEDT
Hey @Shaz51 ! It's so great to have you with us tonight, thanks so much for joining. That is so lovely that you are caring for your mum, and for your husband (even if he doesn't admit to you being his carer!) 🙂
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?
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...
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:
