Episodes
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Patty Kikos speaks with Kerri Mendl, who is passionate about educating people about the different options they have when it comes to entering aged care facilities, especially when it comes to getting the financial support they’re entitled to, as well as protecting their assets. You’ll want to grab a pen and take some notes for this amazing episode.
GUEST:
Kerri Mendl - https://alteris.com.au/
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Dianne Mangley, who shares her incredibly inspiring journey of her cancer diagnosis. Dianne’s sense of humour is infectious, and her resilience is tenacious as she outlines how caring for her dad who had cancer inspired her to become a nurse, and despite her mum’s mental illness, has found it in her heart to not only forgive her, but care for her as she navigates dementia.
GUEST:
Dianne Mangley https://www.gateway.org.au
The Pink Foundation https://www.thinkpink.org.au/
The McGrath Foundation https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/
The Breast Cancer Network Australia https://www.bcna.org.au/
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Leigh opens up to Patty Kikos on the importance of asking foster carers the right questions, especially when it comes to dealing with trauma, grief, neurodivergence and challenging behaviours. They discuss how to be inclusive and why support networks are so imperitive.
GUEST:
Leigh - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Yasmine Loupis, who works as a rehabilitation case manager and has a wealth of knowledge and passion about healing and recovery. Yasmine shares many helpful tips for how carers can best support themselves, and their loved ones on this journey, which often begins as a sudden and unexpected event which can be both shocking and traumatic.
GUEST:
Yasmine Loupis - Social Work Spotlight Podcast
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Tarsha Jones, a Gomeroi woman from country NSW. Tarsha shares her caring journey for her dad, brother, and 2 of her 4 children, along with her journey of discovering her Aboriginal heritage and her calling to eradicate racism, as well as create safe cultural pathways for mob to feel safe when accessing services.
GUEST:
Tarsha Jones - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Bronte Campbell, who knows a thing or 2 about achieving her goals in the swimming pool, as she’s been a competitive swimmer for many years. So far, she has secured 14 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals in her career. Today, Bronte tells us about the gift that she received on her 4th birthday, when her little brother Hamish was born, and how her and her family’s life changed when he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
GUEST:
Bronte Campbell - Instagram
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Paul Murphy who went from being an accountant and financial planner, to an advocate for helping people put their loved ones into Aged Care facilities. Knowing the numbers, the forms, the placement process from BOTH a family perspective and a care provider’s angle, as well as understanding the government requirements gives him a unique perspective that very few people have.
GUEST:Paul Murphy - https://bedsearch.com.au/
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Lamia Daher, who is a hijab wearing partner in a law firm. She shares many tips and resources for carers about the importance of Estate Planning, specifically when it comes to having a will, appointing an Enduring Guardian, as well as a Power of Attorney. Having these documents up to date will ensure your wishes will be respected when you are no longer in a position to make decisions for yourself.
GUEST:
Lamia Daher - https://sterlinglegal.com.au/
Office Of Public Guardian NSW https://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/public-guardian
Office Of Public Guardian QLD https://www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian VIC https://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian SA https://www.opa.sa.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian WA https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/office-of-the-public-advocate
Office Of Public Guardian NT https://publicguardian.nt.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian TAS https://www.publicguardian.tas.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
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Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Warwick Doughty about his devotion to the care of his beloved wife Annie who has dementia. “Wazza”, as he is affectionately known, enjoyed an illustrious career that included being the general manager of Luna Park in Sydney. He speaks candidly about how his generation, the baby boomers didn’t prepare men for the stress of a caring role, and how he is determined to prove them wrong.
GUEST:
Warwick Doughty & Dementia Australia - https://www.dementia.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Caitlyn Brine who shares about all the wonderful services that Camp Quality provides, to bring positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer. From their family camps & experiences, education programs, and puppet play dates, Camp Quality helps to rebuild resilience for children and their families.
GUEST:
Caitlyn Brine - https://www.campquality.org.au/https://cancerhub.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews James Fenech who shares his journey of choosing to study psychology after discovering that his original engineering choice wasn’t inspiring him. James became a disability support worker and then a young carer coordinator who now has a passion for facilitating men’s groups and workshops.
GUEST:
James Fenech - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Marg Cruthers who tells us about the wonderful free assistance that Seniors Rights Services provides for older people through advocacy and legal advice. They assist people who are either disadvantaged or vulnerable, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or other, or are in regional, rural or in remote locations. This episode is a cracker as Marg shares a story of how they helped someone experiencing financial elder abuse, and is a must listen!
GUEST:
Marg Cruthers - https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Jack Lawton who is a psychotherapist and one of the counsellors at Carer Gateway in Sydney. They discuss what counselling is and what it’s not, what to expect from your session, along with some stories of what some carers have experienced through their counselling sessions.
GUEST:
Jack Lawton - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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This month, Patty Kikos interviews Lisa Short, who is the NDIS state manager for New South Wales and ACT. Lisa outlines how to apply to be a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, what the criteria are, as well as the future plans that the agency has to be of greater service to more people.
GUEST:
Lisa Short - https://www.ndis.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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This month, Patty Kikos interviews Kristina Duke, an expert on decluttering and home organisation. As a mum and wife who lives with 3 very different neurodivergent people in her home, Kristina has the lived experience of understanding the varied needs that many require in order to function with joy, ease and sustainability. Kristina is passionate about bringing this level of respect and empathy to her clients.
GUEST:
Kristina Duke - https://declutteringdiva.com.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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This month, Patty Kikos interviews Margaret Skagias, a social worker who founded a charity called CaringKids, which offers practical support for young carers aged 18 years or less, who provide care for a family member living with a disability or chronic illness. CaringKids provides Toy Boxes (or Joy Boxes) to young carers Australia-wide, containing toys, books, puzzles, games, arts and craft materials, stationery, sports equipment and books.
GUEST:
Margaret Skagias - https://caringkids.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
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Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Justin Bott from Services Australia, who explains the difference between a Carer Payment and a Carer Allowance. We discuss the Age Pension, the Disability Payment, as well as other financial supplements that carers might be eligible for. Justin also offers tips on how to apply for payments either online, in person or over the phone.
GUEST:
Justin Bott - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Mitch Gibson, who shares her journey of loving, caring and ultimately losing the love of her life to pancreatic cancer. Not only did Mitch sell her yoga school to care for Mark, but 2 years later, Mitch has found a new calling in life, that not only helps her to heal her wounds, but also holds a space for others who are navigating their own grief by becoming a grief counsellor for the Violet Initiative.
GUEST:
Mitch Gibson - https://www.instagram.com/mitch.gibson.therapies/
Violet Initiative - https://www.violet.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos has the pleasure of interviewing Way Ahead CEO, Sharon Grocott, whose daughter Amber, was born with a physical and mild intellectual disability. She was not able to kick or catch a ball or experience feeling on the balls of her feet, but Amber could ride a horse and compete in dressage comps. Despite learning to thrive, Sharon’s family’s lives were turned upside down when Amber was hospitalised at age 22 with psychosis, before being officially diagnosed with schizophrenia.
GUEST:
Sharon Grocott - https://wayahead.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Patty Kikos interviews Sophie Hennessy from Dementia Australia who helps us understand the various types of dementia that people can experience from when they’re as young as in their 30’s. We discuss the wonderful resources you can access from Dementia Australia, including counselling, referrals to service providers and education for carers and staff through easy to access Artificial Intelligence.
GUEST:
Sophie Hennessy - https://www.dementia.org.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at [email protected] and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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