Support, guidance & advice for todays primary carers
We All Want to Feel Needed…
There’s an old joke that goes like this. “Why do men die before women?” Answer: “Because they want to” Hahaha.
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Autumn 2023 Articles
Ita Buttrose – Caring, Community & Compassion
Ita on her caregiving journey and on the future of Aged Care Paul Koury: Hi, Ita. Thank you for your
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Tips for Navigating Centrelink
A huge percentage of Australians belong to the sandwich generation – taking care of elderly parents or relatives while looking
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Mental Health Hobbies
Whether it’s tai chi or the trumpet… pursuing a passion has so many benefits for your well-being. It’s not always
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Creating a Community That Cares for Our Carers
Establishing an integrated community of care is essential if carers are to get the support they need. Here’s how one
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Dementia: Support and Respite For Carers
Support for families and carers Dementia Australia provides high-quality services and support to meet family and carer needs. We recognise,
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How To Cope With Compassion Fatigue
The demands placed on a carer can often lead to what experts call “compassion fatigue”. Here’s everything you need to
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Personal Alarms For Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide
Is it time the elderly person in your care needs a personal alarm? This guide looks at the two main
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How to Say No to Your Elderly Parents
For such a little word, “no” can be surprisingly hard to say, especially when you are telling a parent that
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New Ways of Living
Upsizing, co-habitation, dual-country residency … just some of the ways Australians are choosing to live as they get older. When
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Your Rights As An Aged Care Consumer
Did you know if you live in government-funded aged care or receive services that you have a charter of legal
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Maggie Beer shares her Baked Eggplant and Parmesan Bake
All in one; Mediterranean style ingredients, protein rich lentils and sharp parmesan cheese making a complete comforting meal in one
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Jean Kittson’s Survival Guide For Carers
Jean shares the thing she learned about herself as a carer. Jean also reveals the five most important principles to
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Maggie Beer’s Roast Chicken with Broccoli Tabbouleh and Buttermilk Dressing
I remember when I cooked this chicken on MasterChef, giving important details like adding verjuice during the final stages of
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In Need of Support?
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Call Carer Gateway for support and access to services, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm local time.
Assistance with accessing emergency respite is available any time, 24/7.
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