Welcome to Australian Carers, a Kintsugi Heroes Limited Series where we shine a light on the important Australians who provide voluntary care for someone in need.
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A podcast by carers for carers from North Lanarkshire Carers Together. We bring unpaid carers and the people supporting them together to talk about the issues most important to them. From sharing on the realities of life as an unpaid carer to calling for change and highlighting carers’ rights, join us to hear more on the hot topics affecting carers now.
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In this episode I embrace joy, laughter and self-expression. Share poetry I've written. Although not a mental health professional, content are true accounts of my personal caregiving journey. Carers Caress is a testiment to the resilience found in a care giving role, bringing personal growth. Reminding all of the importance for self- care.
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Podcast by Kinship Carers Victoria
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Carers Cave by Care Giving Nigeria as we discuss about mental and physical health.
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Bringing information, advice and support to unpaid carers in Bolton......
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As the global pandemic spreads we're all doing what we can to manage. The other pandemic is anxiety, so I wanted to create some free content which is useful for keyworkers and carers of all kinds, and to provide content which gives us something else to think about too. Featuring guest interviews with key workers, experts by experience and professional experts offering advice.
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This series has been developed for New Zealand’s army of unpaid family carers who are looking after a loved one who is dying. Developed by the specialist palliative team at Otago Community Hospice and supported by Hospice New Zealand, the series provides reliable advice and information for carers.
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EPIC conversations, led by peer support crew members Madeleine and Roberta, identifies challenges often faced by parents and teens in crisis. These conversations will offer insights, strategies and resources to empower parents and carers to better support their teenager and themselves. Each episode will address issues of risky/life threatening behaviours or mental health challenges, and will introduce a guest speaker with experience dealing with teens in crisis including school student suppo ...
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Balancing a Career Change & Unpaid Care while Navigating Stay-At-Home Restrictions with Leonie Mulgrew
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Leonie Mulgrew married her husband Shane nearly 36 years ago. They built a life together, with Leonie working as a beauty therapist at Myer and Shane running his business. In 2021, Shane was diagnosed with stage four melanoma after a misdiagnosis. This critical moment changed their lives, leading to an extensive, 15-hour surgery and significant med…
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Cheryl Harris, is a community advocate, and former unpaid carer. She transitioned from hospital administration to volunteering and has been deeply involved in senior care and disability services. Cheryl's life changed when her husband Ken was diagnosed with kidney disease in 1995. She navigated the complexities of dialysis and healthcare, showing i…
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Barbara Minuzzo has had a lifelong journey in unpaid care. This began with Barbara looking after her father who battled high-level dementia. This demanding role set her on a path of continuous caregiving. Today, she cares for her mother, who has experienced a stroke and suffers from high-level dementia. Her focus remains on enhancing her mother's i…
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Deb manages each day’s start with Ella’s varying capabilities. From making breakfast to struggling to rise, her mornings are governed by Ella’s unpredictable moods and behaviours. Deb’s husband Dave, provides crucial flexible support, enabling the family to handle challenging days. Together, they prioritise self-care and navigate the complexities o…
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An active IT consultant and community volunteer, Joe first noticed his wife Joyce’s memory lapses during an overseas trip. Seeking medical advice, their journey with early-onset dementia began. Seeing Joyce's desire for a move, Joe transitioned them from Greenwood East to Geelong. Downsizing made life simpler, providing easy access to essential ser…
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Good for us, under not so good circumstances. Ep 14, I entitled 'Beach breakaway'. Firstly: I can't believe, 14 episodes, I am very pleased. The content creation, isn't worrying me. It's the poetry I only had some. Many of which were written over 10 years ago. I guess I should just adopt the attitude, our son Oscar has, "Well just write some more!"…
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Welcome back. Thank you all for your patience and on going support along this,my journey of self- growth and caring. Episode 13, reminds us to reach out, be considerate. Toward friends or family members, who you know may be struggling. Although not always aplligned with theme of my uploads. Whenever possible I love to share my personally written po…
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KCV Podcast #35 Understanding and embracing autism and neurodiversity in children and young people
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In this podcast, KCV speaks with researcher, writer and educator Dr Emma Goodall, the inaugural Director of South Australia’s Office for Autism. Dr Goodall, who is the parent of an autistic adult, has worked extensively in the area of autism, education, research and public policy, and teacher training. Dr Goodall defines autism and neurodiversity, …
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We talk to Donna from PlayPeace and two carers, Sophie and Marie about our fantastic Carer Breather services. If you want to find out more about what's on offer at Playpeace, visit https://www.playpeace.org.uk/ *Trigger warning: contains stories that may trigger parent carers*
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Welcome to Australian Carers, a Kintsugi Heroes Limited Series where we shine a light on the important Australians who provide voluntary care for someone in need. Episodes will release every day for Mental Health Week in Australia, beginning on Sunday 13th October 2024. If you'd like to donate to Kintsugi Heroes, please head to http://kintsugiheroe…
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The effects of loneliness have been studied extensively worldwide, with experts agreeing on the importance of social interaction for our wellbeing. The research shows that being socially isolated or lonely is as bad for your health as smoking, obesity, substance abuse and other mental health issues. In previous studies by Kinship Carers Victoria, s…
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Send us a text Carers are an amazing group of people who care for the family and friends very well, but they often fail to look after themselves. Yet the health and vitality of a person at the centre of a life event is really intrinsically linked to the health and vitality of the person that's caring for them. Listen for some ideas and resources to…
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Send us a text Many family are supporting someone to stay at home while they live with dementia. In this interview with Lyneta Russell from Alzheimers New Zealand we look at some of the tools available to support their family member to live with dignity and retain what control they can Written resources to support this podcast can be found here Fin…
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Send us a text Māori know what's right for their own whānau and care for their whānau beautifully. However for some there may be a disconnection from their whakapapa, from their iwi, from their tikanga. This conversation with Diane Perenara, nurse, and Equity and Partnerships Manager at Arohanui Hospice, discusses reconnecting and shares a website …
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Send us a text Four simple phrases: “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you” — carry enormous power to mend and nurture our relationships and inner lives. In this conversation with Dr. Ira Byock he explains how we can practice these phrases in our day to day lives and the impact they can have. Dr. Ira Byock is a palliativ…
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In this podcast, director of Grandparents Victoria and Kinship Carers Victoria Ann McLeish speaks with Trevor Cobbold, national convener of Save our Schools. Before retiring, Trevor was an economist with the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission and its predecessors for over 30 years. Trevor talks us through the economic and structural in…
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In this video/podcast Director of Kinship Carers Victoria, Anne McLeish, and lawyer Fleur Ward talk about the complex and vexed issue of family reunification for carer families. They speak in detail about the reunification provisions in the Children, Youth and Families Act (Vic) and how the current one-size-fits-all foundation of these provisions c…
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This episode your host Alexis reminds us to keep belief in our self whilst navigating lifes challenges. Listeners are encouraged to trust the strength in your abilities. Carer's Caress affirms hosts romantic spirit and own experiences. Everyone struggles at times in their journey of self discovery. I wish this episode is of comfort to you, no matte…
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Disclaimer: I meant to release this in May, I had technical difficulty. Alexis Finding light in the shadow reflects on the significance of mental health awareness month. Sharing her personal journey as caregiver to her husband who battles long term depression and anxiety. Through her own experiences, Alexis discovered the power of creativity as a t…
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Carolanne speaks to Vicki Allan of Lanarkshire Links, Carol Ramsay of the Health and Wellness Hub Motherwell and 3 carers, Alan, Karen and Yvonne about how caring affects your overall health and wellbeing.
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Present, presentations. Speaks on the profound impact of gestures of care in our relationships. Alexis explores the concept of being present both physically and emotionally for those whom we care about. You''ll hear some words of wisdom, from a family support worker, Alexis visited in her past. Those words taught her to 'trust in your own instincts…
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Look forward, not back. Tune in for inspiration and insights into navigating life's ups and downs with courage and compassion. Host Alexis, speaks on the power of words, resillience in frustation and encourages listeners to approach lifes challenges with forward thinking mindset. Alexis shares some personal reflection on finding growth, from being …
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Children and young people spend significant amounts of their lives online in the cyber world, but how do we ensure that their online experiences are safe? There are so many issues to consider: how do you tackle cyber bullying, deal with the threat of grooming of children, what is the right amount of screen time, how do you create a safe gaming envi…
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We sat down with Lesley, Fiona and Monica to discuss their recent attendance at our Recognition to Rights training and how this has helped them in to take back control of their caring roles. We also talk about what they'd love to see if we we waved a magic wand to make caring easier.
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Send us a text Writing a biography is one way of celebrating a life that can bring pleasure to both the person telling their story and to those who treasure the record they have to remember them by. This episode explains why this can mean so much and offers tips on how to go about recording someone's story. There are also suggestions that might app…
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Send us a text When we are caring for another person we often need to help them move around. This episode offers some advice on some of the things you can do to protect yourself while helping them to move between furniture, or in a bed, safely. Please also follow this link to watch videos on assisting someone, and also on giving someone a bath or h…
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What is neurodiversity? This is a term describing the idea that people experience and interact with the world in many varied ways but there is no one ‘right’ way of thinking, learning, or behaving, with these differences not viewed as deficits. Nikki Valentini, Clinical Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and director of SuperNature Nut…
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Episode eight of EPIC Conversations is a panel discussion relating to depression and anxiety in young people and strategies for parents to understand and support them. Led by Siba from EPIC, we gain insight from Ryan Usher from Headspace, Anthony Rigney from KYDS and Sarah from The Northern Centre. This episode is the second in a series of 4 podcas…
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Episode seven of EPIC Conversations is an introduction to 10 of the local youth and family support organisations in the Northern Sydney Region. It is the first in a series of 4 podcasts created from the Parent Support Online Expo webinar held in November last year (2023). In this episode, you will hear from: The Northern Centre Mission Australia KY…
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In this podcast we speak with Victoria’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Liana Buchanan, about the Commission’s ‘Let Us Learn’ inquiry report, tabled in the Victorian parliament in November 2023. The report shows that the education engagement and outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care trail significantly behind those…
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Send us a text We often find when someone is dying they or their family struggle to talk about it. People may be reluctant to start a conversation or they may want to talk but just don't know how. This interview with Dr Kathryn Mannix shares some stories from her own experiences and offers ways to initiate a conversation, or perhaps a way to be com…
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'Carer's Caress' host, Alexis reflects on personal growth and the lessons learned from care giving. Emphasizes the importance of effective communication also acknowledges the impact negative expressions, can have on our relationships/partnerships. This episode also speaks of the signignifance of reaching out and seeking assistance. The power of dre…
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In this episode, 'Carer's Caress' host Alexis. Shares her reflections on the passing of time and the importance of finding comfort while confronting change. Alexis explores resolutions that come with new year and growing older. She candidly discusses her journey towards self-improvement and care giving. I mentioned four songs, that infuse me with h…
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Craig Tobin, Senior Officer at North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership talks to CI & E worker Corinne Thomson about the upcoming local and national carers strategies.
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Warmth and commitment stand out as I reflect Christmas cheer. Encourage giving back during this time by donating food, clothes or volunteering. I speak on cherished memories of my mum. I appreciate everyones positive feedback through my email alexandrafrsth@gmail.com I'm pleased to know listening has been caressed you and been of help, welcome new …
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Description from my friend's Instagram page - confessionsofasimplemum Welcome! My writing journey began based on a long time dream of wishing to start a blog, not really knowing why, just knew it was something I wanted to do. I have a passion for reaching out to people, sharing my faith, stopping the stigma of mental illness. I wish to encourage ot…
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In this episode, Alexis opens up about the subtle yet impactful shifts in her relationship with her husband Craig. Caught between moments of admiration and doubt, Alexis grapples with the blurred lines in being a romantic partner and feeling like she's living with a roommate. As she navigates these complexities she finds solace in their son Oscar a…
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This episode delves into personal struggles and community crisis, host shares a recent bout of depression and demonstrates the power of empathy in difficult times. Explains an unexpected remedy from her son. Stating that "chicken nuggets, make everything better." Finishing with a callout to victims of bushfire devastation throughout South East QLD …
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Throughout our lives, grief is an unavoidable and essential part of what it is to be human. When individuals and families experience a loss, every member of the family can feel and process their grief in different ways. Grandparents, parents or carers face the difficulty of managing their caring role while knowing how to help children understand th…
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Although we're committed to our responsibilities when caring for another. Remember, we ourselves also have the right to be happy and cared for. I realized my habitual routine, had become 'all about others' I power through using this famous Charles Dickens quote as a mantra "it is a far, far better thing I do now than I've ever done. With a focus on…
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An introduction and brief disclaimer. In this debut episode I embrace joy, laughter and self-expression and narrate poetry I've written personally. Names have been changed for privacy. Whilst not a mental health professional, shared content are true accounts of my personal caregiving journey. 'Carers Caress' is a testiment to the resilience found i…
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Access or contact visits are where children in kinship care can spend time and engage with members of their biological or extended family. The visits can be formal or informal, and sometimes they are supervised by a professional, such as a child protection worker or agency worker, or even by the kinship carer themselves. In this podcast, we spoke w…
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What does the latest research tell us about the benefits of play for the wellbeing of children and young people? The February 2023 edition of the Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll – Australian Families: How we play – has produced some findings of great interest to kinship carers. In this podcast we speak with paediatrician, resea…
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Send us a text When someone we care for moves into aged care it can have an impact on us as well as the person moving in. This episode identifies some of the ways this can surface, and tips for dealing with the challenges ahead. Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care setting. Written resources …
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Send us a text Having to transition into aged care is a challenge many of us will face. We explore very practical tips and ideas to make this transition easier. Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care setting. Written resources to support this podcast can be found here Find out more about Otago …
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Send us a text Teenagers and young adults might already find life complicated, so adding in loss and grief can be especially challenging. Maintaining relationships is a key starting point to supporting them through this time. Featuring Paul McOnie, a counsellor at Cranford Hospice who has experience working with children and adolescents through gri…
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Send us a text We often want to protect children from grief, but this is not always possible, or desirable. Children need to be supported to process their grief in an age appropriate way. We share some suggestions for how to best meet the needs of your child. Featuring Paul McCone, a counsellor at Cranford Hospice who has experience working with ch…
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Send us a text Relationships and Intimacy at the End of Life Relationships can be challenging at the best of time. So when a loved one gets a terminal diagnosis, it’s a tough time for many. The power of touch, connection and intimacy during this journey can be significant to both carer and patient. We shares some ideas to help you sustain your rela…
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What are the latest trends in nutrition? What does recent research say about what and how we should eat? And what the children in our care, in particular those children with neurodevelopmental disorders, should eat? In this podcast we speak again with Nikki Valentini, Clinical Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and director of SuperNatu…
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