Kylie and Gozde from Carer Gateway join us to discuss unpaid caring, and the resulting challenges that our diverse communities sometimes navigate with limited support.
We hear about the free services available through Carer Gateway, including counselling, coaching, and peer support groups.
Kylie also shares details about Rainbow Crew, an online group for LGBTIQA+ carers who need safe, inclusive, and affirming support.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
03:50 – What is Carer Gateway and who qualifies
07:40 – Difficulties carers face in daily life
11:30 – Practical self-care strategies for carers
15:15 – Peer support and its impact
19:05 – Hidden carers and barriers to identifying
22:55 – Pathways beyond basic peer support
26:45 – When you can no longer provide care
30:30 – Counselling support for carers explained
34:20 – Financial support and finding Carer Gateway
All chapter timecodes are approximate.
Want more Well Well Well?
Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell.
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Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org.
Produced by: Jack Crnjanin