This week on Mental Health Carer Australia's Daring to Care Podcast, we sit down with Sarah U'Brien of Living Alongside to discuss the dynamics of first responder life, seeking help and support, navigating public perception, and the impact of mental health challenges.

In the first episode of Daring to Care, De Backman-Hoyle speaks with Kristine Rawlinson from Power to Care about recognising unpaid carers before they reach crisis.

Together, they explore why carers are too often acknowledged only when they are exhausted, and how earlier recognition, practical support and genuine inclusion can strengthen individuals, families and communities.

The conversation highlights carers as skilled contributors with valuable lived expertise, offering insights into how services, workplaces and communities can better recognise and empower those who provide care.