I am caring for someone:
And I am a First Nations or CALD Carer
Yuma! Namaste! Ayubowan! Ciao!
At Carers ACT we have a range of services and supports for all carers, from all backgrounds and cultures. Of course, our range of services are open for you based on who you care for, however we invite carers from diverse backgrounds cultures and language groups to explore these resources and social connection activities.
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This podcast is for First Nation people who are a carer for someone in their family.You are not alone. There are lots of First Nation carers in the Canberra community, just like you.In this show, we sit down and have a yarn with some of those First Nation carers in Canberra. Just normal chat, no scripts. They are carers, just like you, and they are faced with the same challenges, just like you.We yarn with them so that they can share their stories, and maybe offer some advice so that we can all do the best caring job we can. Carers are amazing people and we hope this podcast helps you a little bit.
Yuma!
Did you know we have a First Nations care planer on our team? While you are welcome to work with any of our care planners, if you are a bit worried about asking for help or sharing your business, you might like to talk to our First Nations care planner for a chat first.Still phone the Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 (that number is local – it’s comes through to our office here in ACT) or email us below – just ask for our First Nations care planner when you reach out.
Email usDelivered by Carers ACT and funded by Carer Gateway.
Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups. Our groups team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
Sri Lankan Social Group – Tuesdays from 11am
Indian Social Group – Most Fridays from 11am
Muslim Social Group – meeting times varies.
Contact Groups
Peer Support Groups can help you make connections with other carers who understand and improve your wellbeing.
Carers ACT runs regular in-person support groups in north and south Canberra.
See our Support GroupsPrefer to connect online?
The Carer Gateway offers online peer groups.
Carer Skills
Go to Carer Skills
The Carer Gateway provides online Carer Skills courses offering information, insights and practical tips to help you develop new understanding and skills important in your caring role.Self-guided Coaching Service
The online Carer Gateway Self-guided Coaching Service provides you with the opportunity to explore how your caring role affects different areas of your life.
Go to Self-paced CoachingCoaching
Coaching is about taking time out to think about your own wellbeing and consider how you can find space in your life to balance your needs and the needs of the people you care for.
Work one-on-one with a coach to identify, explore and move towards your own personal goals.
Delivered by Carers ACT and funded by Carer Gateway.
Counselling
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, sad or frustrated, a counsellor can talk with you in person or over the phone in the comfort of your own home.
Delivered by Carers ACT and funded by Carer Gateway.
When you connect with Carers ACT, one of the first people you are likely to talk to is a care planner. Our team of care planners have a deep understanding of what it’s like to be a carer because many of us have taken on a caring role ourselves.
We can work in partnership with you to identify your needs as a carer, support you with skills and resources, help you have more time for yourself, foster relationships and navigate the mental health system.
Book care planning Meet the care plan teamDelivered by Carers ACT and funded by Carer Gateway.
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This podcast is for First Nation people who are a carer for someone in their family.You are not alone. There are lots of First Nation carers in the Canberra community, just like you.In this show, we sit down and have a yarn with some of those First Nation carers in Canberra. Just normal chat, no scripts. They are carers, just like you, and they are faced with the same challenges, just like you.We yarn with them so that they can share their stories, and maybe offer some advice so that we can all do the best caring job we can. Carers are amazing people and we hope this podcast helps you a little bit.
Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups. Our groups team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
Sri Lankan Social Group – Tuesdays from 11am
Indian Social Group – Most Fridays from 11am
Muslim Social Group – meeting times varies.
Contact Groups
Events and groups you can attend with the person you care for
Sharing stories, knowledge and experience with other carers can remind you that you’re not alone. You can do this with people in your area by finding an event for you.
Carers ACT runs many special interest groups for carers and the people they care for. Some groups and activities are for everyone, and some are for people in certain aged groups or demographics. Please read out event descriptions to see which activities are best for you.
See current social groupsSocial groups for My Aged Care
Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups for anyone with a My Aged Care social connection code. Our Groups Team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.While our focus is always on carers and their wellbeing, we understand that most people will at some point on their life provide unpaid care to a family or friend. Social groups are one way we can help to build resilient, connected communities and foster support networks.
Our social groups are accessible to anyone with a social support code through My Aged Care (over 65’s or over 55s for First Nations people).
Contact Groups Team See current social groups
Events and groups you can attend with the person you care for
Sharing stories, knowledge and experience with other carers can remind you that you’re not alone. You can do this with people in your area by finding an event for you.
Carers ACT runs many special interest groups for carers and the people they care for. Some groups and activities are for everyone, and some are for people in certain aged groups or demographics. Please read out event descriptions to see which activities are best for you.
See current social groupsSocial groups for My Aged Care
Carers ACT provides social connection programs and groups for anyone with a My Aged Care social connection code. Our Groups Team organise a range of activities to cater for different interests and cultural groups.
While our focus is always on carers and their wellbeing, we understand that most people will at some point on their life provide unpaid care to a family or friend. Social groups are one way we can help to build resilient, connected communities and foster support networks.
Our social groups are accessible to anyone with a social support code through My Aged Care (over 65’s or over 55s for First Nations people).
Contact Groups Team See current social groups