Carer Peer Connect Discussion Forum

Carer Stories
One-in-eight Australians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is aged. But what is it really like to care? Share your experience here.
Moderator: Matt (CPC Admin)

Taking Care of Yourself
For many carers, taking care of themselves is often their last priority. Taking Care of Yourself encourages carers to consider their own needs. In this forum, carers explore the key barriers to focusing on self care and investigate ways to overcome these barriers.
Moderator: Matt (CPC Admin)

Carer Hangout Space
Caring for another person can be tiring. At times, carers need to take a break to help them cope and relieve the stress and exhaustion they may feel. Take a break from your caring role in the Hangout Space and ‘recharge the batteries’.
Moderator: Matt (CPC Admin)

Whats new: resources, services, technologies
The things that can help us support a carer support group are constantly changing. Find out and share information about what’s new. Have you heard about something you think would help other carers?
Moderator: Matt (CPC Admin)