Through my small business Soulful Being, I put together a list of local and Australia wide supporting services for a wide variety of topics and issues we may face. Would like to share this with you here too :-)
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Updated: Feb 27
This pack has been carefully put together to help carers, families and friends to gain a better understanding of Dementia, and how to navigate the supporting services.
Click to download the file, or if you would like a printed version mailed to you please email us thecarerscollective@gmail.com
Care to Share Podcast
For those of you who like podcasts, this one might be of interest to you. Linked below is a podcast called 'Care To Share', which aims to create candid conversations in care. It features Dementia Australia advocates: Pru Granger as the host and Sebastian, Keith and Peter as guests.
You can find it on Apple podcasts or Spotify or by clicking on the links below.
Updated: Feb 27
Carers Gateway
Federally funded support for Carers across Australia. By registering with the Carer Gateway, you will be connected with a new Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers.
For more info: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Carers Gateway - Connections in Care
CG has launched new In Person Peer Support (IPPS) groups across Victoria, including:
Regional groups
Neurodivergent group
LGBTQIA+ group
Walking group
Dementia groups
Online groups and more…
If you want to know more, please email me at thecarerscollective@gmail.com and I can forward you an email with a calendar for many events.
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.
For more info: https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/
Carers Victoria
The statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.
For more info: https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/
Health Ability
Nillumbik's Community Health service provider, helping locals to access National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), My Aged Care (MAC) to help navigate pathways get the best care and support you need to live well.
For more info: https://healthability.org.au/
Calm Speak Space
Calm Speak Space, as they have had some availability come free and their books have re-opened for new referrals. They offered Medicare funded Psychology via telehealth, Bulk Billing for concession card holders and only a $30 gap for all other clients.
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