Episode 1 – Who cares? Caring for carers

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People who care for a friend of family member are the unsung heroes of our community. Carers provide a service that would otherwise fall on the health system, providing a $15bn contribution to the Victorian economy alone. Yet they often face enormous challenges. In this episode, we talk to three people with lived experience about what it’s really like to support someone with a complex mental health issue or a disability, and how we can better care for carers. 

Resources and further information:

Carer Gateway – An Australian Government service providing help and advice, respite and financial support for carers (phone: 1800 422 737)

Carers Australia - the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, with branches across Australia (phone: 1800 242 636)

ermha365 – host of the Get Real podcast, ermha365 provides community support for people who are challenged with complex mental health and disability issues (phone: 1300 376 421) 

ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.

Helplines (Australia):
Lifeline 13 11 14
QLIFE 1800 184 527
13 YARN 13 92 76
Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467

ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.

We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.