Benefits of Social Support

The Social Support Program events are designed to be relaxed and friendly, easily accessible to carers, and encourage carers to access other services whilst taking a well earned break from their caring role.

The flow on effects of this are:

A supportive, long term support network for the carer within their own area or local community
Improved carer coping skills through the extra support in their life
Increased carer awareness of the support services available
Improved carer physical and emotional health, thereby reducing the risks of burnout and stress
Improved knowledge of services and amenities in the local community
Possible improved or stable health of the person with care needs as a result of improved carer health
A longer stay by the person with care needs in the home
Greater awareness within the community of carer issues
Improved support of carers by GP’s and Allied Health Professionals

Visit our calendar of events to find an event to support you.