Photo of two ladies caring Caring

Being a carer can be both physically and mentally demanding. There are many things you can do to maintain your health and avoid injury, e.g. burnout.

What you can do:

  • Maintain relationshipswith family and friends.

  • Make time for regular exercise. Eat regular and healthy meals.

  • Don’t be afraid to get some help (e.g. respite) and take some time out for yourself.

  • Be aware of good practices for lifting  and transferring the person you provide care for.

See:

Information on the National Carer Strategy

More information

Site  Address

Aged & Community Services Australia

www.agedcare.org.au

Australian Government Seniors Portal

www.seniors.gov.au

Carers Australia

www.carersaustralia.com.au

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres

http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/

Department of Health and Ageing - Carer Information

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/
publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-carers-index.htm

Partners of Veterans association of Australia www.pva.org.au

Reach Out
(information for young carers)

www.reachout.com.au

Surviving the Maze (information sheets for carers and families of older people)

www.survivingthemaze.org.au

Caring Contacts

Carers Australia

1800 242 636

Commonwealth Respite and   Carelink Centres

1800 052 222

  

Image of Carers Booklet publication coverCarers Booklet

The Carers booklet provides information about specific services available through the Department of Veterans' Affairs, including respite care and community nursing, as well as general information about services available in the community.


 

Image of Back to Basics booklet cover Back to Basics

This book provides practical, user friendly advice for carers, including a variety of ways to transfer the person you are caring for and explains how to minimise the risk of injury.

  

 

Living with Dementia - a guide for veterans, their families and carers

Living with Dementia: A guide for veterans and their families