Caring for others
Caring for others
At some point during our lives, we will most likely need some type of care or support and many of us will become carers.
Are you a carer or helping someone out?
Carers are everyday people who provide unpaid and ongoing care and support to someone they know who has a disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, end-of-life-health or who is frail.
Support for carers
Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service that provides practical information and useful resources for carers. Search the Carer Gateway website, call 1800 422 737 or use their interactive service finder to locate your nearest carer support services.
Carers Australia and the Network of Carer Associations can also provide information on counselling, support groups and ways to connect with other carers:
Respite care
Caring for someone can be physically and emotionally exhausting, but regular breaks can help relieve stress. Find out about respite care here.
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Aged care services
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Caring for someone with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be frustrating and stressful at times, but there are organisations that can help with training and support.
Caring for someone with a mental health disorder
Caring for someone with mental health problems brings unique challenges. Communication can be a struggle for many, while you yourself will need suppor...
Palliative care
Palliative care is holistic care that aims to improve the quality of life of people who are dying. Read about the range of services available.
Caring for someone with cancer
This article will provide you with some information and advice on caring for someone with cancer.
Caring for someone with a drug problem
This article will provide you with some information and advice on caring for someone with a drug problem.
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Top results
Taking Care of You - Carers SA
Looking after yourself is paramount to both your own wellbeing and your ability to maintain your role as a carer. Taking care of all aspects of your life, including your mental and physical health, will increase the likelihood that you stay well, so that you can continue to support the person you are caring for.
Read more on Carers SA website
The beyondblue guide for carers - Supporting and caring for a person with depression, anxiety and/or a related disorder - Caring for others, caring for yourself
No matter how long you’ve been supporting a person who’s experiencing a mental health condition, this guide includes helpful information for all carers and family members
Read more on beyondblue website
Carers SA - Caring for an Older Person
Our population is ageing rapidly, and many people look after older or frail family members. Most people don’t think about their aged care needs until an unexpected event or health problem occurs. If this happens, it can be a confusing and emotional time, for everyone involved. If you find yourself in this situation, Carers SA can help you.
Read more on Carers SA website
Who are Young Carers? - Young Carers WA
Young Carers WA provides services to young people who provide unpaid care for a family member.
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Support Young Carers - Young Carers WA
Young Carers WA provides services to young people who provide unpaid care for a family member.
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Carers NSW - Caring & stress
The demands of caring can sometimes feel relentless. Many carers experience physical, mental or emotional tension related to their caring role.
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Carers Victoria - Caring & stress
The demands of caring can sometimes feel relentless and many carers experience physical, mental or emotional tension related to their caring role
Read more on Carers Victoria website
At School - Young Carers WA
Young Carers WA provides services to young people who provide unpaid care for a family member.
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Counselling - Young Carers WA
Young Carers WA provides services to young people who provide unpaid care for a family member.
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ANYCAT (Australian National Young Carer Action Team) - Young Carers W
Young Carers WA provides services to young people who provide unpaid care for a family member.
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Carers NSW Young Carer Program | Impacts
Young carers can experience many benefits from their caring role. They often gain important skills and develop strong bonds with the person they care for and other family members. Many young carers rightfully have feelings of pride and satisfaction from their caring role.
Read more on Carers NSW website
Carers NSW Young Carer Program | About YCs
Young carers are children and young people, 25 years or under, who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, drug and/or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail. They carry out significant caring tasks, often on a regular basis, and assume responsibilities usually associated with an adult.
Read more on Carers NSW website
Respite care for people with dementia and their carers | Cochrane
This review aims to see whether respite care can reduce caregiver burden and stress, and increase the length of time for which a person with dementia can continue living at home.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Carers NSW Young Carer Program | Young Carer Awareness
There are over 100,000 young carers in NSW.[i] Knowing how to support them in an appropriate and sensitive way could make a big difference to them and their family.To assist with this, Carers NSW has developed Young Carer Awareness Training.
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Carers NSW Young Carer Program | Research
This page contains a selection of the most important young carer research and publications. Research provides Carers NSW with a strong evidence base for carer advocacy and support programs. For research about carers of all ages, visit the Carers NSW website.
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Carers NSW Young Carer Program | Through The Cracks
Through the Cracks: Walking in the shoes of a young carer is an experiential activity that aims to raise the awareness of service providers to the issues, experiences and needs of young carers. This activity is conducted as part of the Young Carer Awareness Training.
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Carers NSW Young Carer Program | Resources
Carers NSW and other organisations have a selection of useful resources available to promote awareness of young carers, provide helpful information and assist with educating families, teachers and service providers. To order Carers NSW resources, please call 1800 242 636 or email yc@carersnsw.org.au. To view resources for carers of all ages, visit the Carers NSW website.
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Carers NSW Young Carer Program | How to Refer
The registration process for the Carers NSW Young Carer Program is simple and free. The registration form can be accessedhereand it can be completed over the phone or sent to the young carer team via post, email or fax. Alternatively, a youngperson can register online by clicking here.
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Interventions for orienting patients and their carers to cancer care facilities | Cochrane
Patients who are new to a cancer care facility and cancer treatment are often stressed and anxious due to their diagnosis of cancer, uncertainties about treatment, needle phobias and meeting new care providers. This review focuses on the effects of information programs which provide information specifically related to the facility and the services available to patients, their families and care givers.A broad search of published reports located only four studies with 610 participants which met the criteria for inclusion in this review. Orientation interventions may reduce distress in patients, but the quality of the evidence is low. The effects of such intervention on patient/carer satisfaction, knowledge and recall were not sufficiently evaluated or reported by the included trials. Although the studies generally reported positive outcomes for participants (e.g. more knowledgeable about the cancer centre and cancer therapy, better coping abilities), the studies generally were of poor quality and did not have a sufficient number of participants to eliminate the possibility of bias.
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Efficacy and experiences of telephone counselling for informal carers of people with dementia | Cochrane
Caring for a person with dementia often has a negative impact on an informal carers mental and physical health and social life. Therefore, these informal carers should be offered support. They are usually family members and care for the person with dementia at home.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
