Seven years ago Stephen received a phone call that changed his life. It was from a support worker in Sydney explaining that his adult son had developed severe mental health issues. Caught unawares – his son had bravely downplayed his challenges – Stephen dropped everything and together with mental health professionals, supported his son toRead more
At just 12 years old, Jensen lives a much busier life than many of his school friends. He’s a young carer, looking after multiple family members as well as juggling school and his love of basketball. Jensen looks after his two sisters, his brother Hudson, and supports his father, who faces challenges following an amputation.Read more
Meet Melinda, a devoted mother and loyal community member of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Melinda embraces the challenges of caring for her neurodiverse children, her husband with a complex medical condition, and aging parents on a full-time basis. Her days are packed with ensuring their wellbeing, but her role extends beyond caring as she actively advocatesRead more
Meet Starlene, an inspiring woman from Perth who currently cares for her 99 year old mother in a full time capacity, although this isn’t where her caring role began. Starlene’s son was born with a terminal respiratory illness, eventually succumbing to the illness at only ten years of age. In a tragic sequence of events,Read more
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, we’re honoured to share the inspiring story of Rae, who has devoted over 50 years to caring for her daughter, while also learning to take care of herself. For Rae, caring for her daughter has been both complex and rewarding. Her journey into caring began in 1972 whenRead more
Jasmine’s journey as a carer began eight years ago with the birth of her daughter with disability. As a mother of four, her life is a whirlwind of constant appointments, structured activities, and navigating the complexities of her child’s needs. Her role is about dedication and creating a stable, nurturing environment for her children, particularlyRead more
Michelle’s journey, like many carers, began with the deterioration in health of a loved one. She found herself balancing the demands of a full-time job while also providing care for her mother. A daunting task, to say the least. When Michelle’s mother’s condition worsened, she faced the difficult decision to move her mother into AgedRead more
In the 1980s Liana’s husband suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and over time his cognitive and intellectual functioning significantly deteriorated. Together they were taken on an emotional rollercoaster. Liana shares that, “It’s been emotional…a lot of grieving. I love my husband very much and we have always wanted to growRead more
CAPTION: Pictured on the left: William, Troy, Tory and on the right: the instructor, Zahara and Jadzia rafting. Did you know there are over 40,000 young people in WA who have a sibling, parent or family member with disability, physical or mental health challenges? Everyday these young carers take on additional responsibilities that most otherRead more
For seven years, Cheryl has been a devoted carer to her husband, who lives with young onset dementia and frontal lobe dementia. The path to his diagnosis was a complex one, filled with uncertainty and loneliness. With no nursing background, Cheryl found herself navigating a new world of caring for her husband after a seven-weekRead more
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