Carer Conversations

Carer Conversations

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Carer Conversations episodes

  • Rachael - A Proud Gay Indigenous Carer
    Rachael Bennett is a strong Aboriginal Dharawal woman, who is dedicated to helping her people achieve their goals and rise above the stigma.
    She was taken into care, at the tail end of the Stolen Generation, placed into foster care, and ended up in a loving home where she was eventually adopted.
    Rachael helped look after her brother Mick who has cerebral palsy and toured Country as a singer and also worked in Child Protection. She has overcome drug + alcohol addiction and is a proud gay woman who lives with her partner Mary and their animals.
    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses, criminal activity, drugs + alcohol and the trauma of the Stolen Generation
    38 min
  • Siavash - From Iran to Australia
    Are you living in Australia as someone who has emigrated from another country? Do you find that navigating these different customs and systems that are unfamiliar to you can be a little challenging? Well today we have an inspirational story to share with you with our guest, Siavash Manouchchehpour. Not only did he emigrate for his native Iran, but he was also inspired to change his profession from being a lawyer that worked in Human Rights, to now being the Manager for the Customer Support Team at The Benevolent Society.
    39 min
  • All About The Disability Gateway
    Do you care for someone with a disability, or are you living with a disability yourself? Patty Kikos interviews Mackenzie Sedger-Small, who works as a Partnership Specialist for the Disability Gateway (an organisation with a ‘no wrong door policy’). Mackenzie helps define what is considered a disability and also shares some positive stories of how he has been able to assist carers when they have called the Disability Gateway for support.
    38 min
  • From Carer, To Author to OAM Recipient

    If your son had been in a tragic car accident and doctors and specialists repeatedly told you that he wouldn’t live, how would you cope? Patty Kikos interviews Cheryl Koenig OAM, who not only received the Order of Australia Medal, was named Woman of the Year, but also authored 5 books. Cheryl is passionate about advocating for carers voices to be heard. She also shares about her son’s miraculous journey to recovery. We will commence our Book Club with her latest novel called ‘In My Blood’.  

    GUEST:

    Cheryl Koenig OAM https://www.cherylkoenig.com.au/

     

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow Patty on Instagram

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram

    Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

     

    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.

    41 min
  • Reinventing your career when you are a carer

    GUEST:

    Lauren McGurgan https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/

     

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow Patty on Instagram

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram

    Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

     

    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.

    31 min
  • The Journey of Grief

    Carer Gateway is the Australian Government's national carer hub providing reliable services, supports and advice specifically for carers. Services are free to access for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with a disability, a long-term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or someone who is frail due to age.

    Carer Gateway is accessed from the national website or by calling 1800 422 737 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Stay up to date with Carer Gateway via the Facebook page.

    The Benevolent Society is the chosen Carer Gateway Service Provider in metropolitan Sydney (excluding South Western Sydney and Nepean). When you call the Carer Gateway number, the call is automatically directed to the service provider in your area.

     

    GUEST:

    Rose Rowlson https://www.roserowlson.com.au/

     

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow Patty on Instagram

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram

    Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

     

    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.

    37 min
  • Introducing Carer Conversations

    Carer Gateway is the Australian Government's national carer hub providing reliable services, supports and advice specifically for carers. Services are free to access for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with a disability, a long-term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or someone who is frail due to age.

    Carer Gateway is accessed from the national website or by calling 1800 422 737 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Stay up to date with Carer Gateway via the Facebook page.

    The Benevolent Society is the chosen Carer Gateway Service Provider in metropolitan Sydney (excluding South Western Sydney and Nepean). When you call the Carer Gateway number, the call is automatically directed to the service provider in your area.

     

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow Patty on Instagram

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram

    Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

     

    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. 

    20 min
  • Trailer

    Carer Gateway is the Australian Government's national carer hub providing reliable services, supports and advice specifically for carers. Services are free to access for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with a disability, a long-term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or someone who is frail due to age.

    Carer Gateway is accessed from the national website or by calling 1800 422 737 between 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Stay up to date with Carer Gateway via the Facebook page.

    The Benevolent Society is the chosen Carer Gateway Service Provider in metropolitan Sydney (excluding South Western Sydney and Nepean). When you call the Carer Gateway number, the call is automatically directed to the service provider in your area.

     

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Follow Patty on Instagram

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram

    Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook

    Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

     

    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.

    2 min

About Carer Conversations

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Listen to interviews with experts and carers who share specialised information and inspiring stories about the caring role. Carer Conversations by The Benevolent Society, in association with Carer…