Archive for the ‘Respite and Carelink’ Category
Trial to improve carer respite program
Oct
Through the Carers for Younger Persons with a Severe or Profound Disability Program, a new initiative titled ‘It’s all about me’ is being trialed in partnership with Siesta Kids Camp. The trial is the result of a service gap being identified by carers, who receive support through the Progam, which can lead to increased stress […]
Opening up communication channels thanks to Carer Respite
May
Meet Mia and her mum Nancy. Nancy is a carer who accesses respite services through the Independent Living Centre WA’s Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre. The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre assists over 160 carers, through the Respite support for carers of young people with a severe or profound disability program, who care for a […]
Planning for the future..?
Jun
Are you a carer? Have you ever thought about the future of your caring role? Although sometimes we like to put this topic in the ‘too hard basket’, it is something that all carers need to think about. What would happen if you were no longer able to care for your loved one? Who will […]
How can we provide better linkage between services?
May
Imagine moving to another country, another culture, you have been victim to extreme domestic violence, you don’t speak or understand a word of the language spoken by the people where you now live, you don’t drive and you have four children to care for. Where do you go and who do you turn to? I […]
Young Carers Camp Hero April 2014
Apr
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” —Jack Welch There is a lot of negativity around someone being a young carer with a large focus being on the things they miss out on; growing up too fast and having to […]
Calling all Heroes!!
Dec
Zero2hero is a WA based non for profit organisation with a mission to help address mental health problems openly among young people. Zero2hero believe that through communication, mental health problems can be effectively dealt with and suicide can be prevented. Through specialised events the zero2hero team help create supportive networks that encourage speaking out about […]
ILC’s Carers Week Wrap Up!
Oct
Sunday the 13th October marked the beginning of National Carers Week. A week of raising awareness and where the 2.6 million Australians who are providing unpaid caring support are formally recognized for their significant contribution to their care recipients, the wider community and the nation. Monday the 14th marked the first Independent Living Centres Carers […]
Mental Health Week 2013
Oct
It’s that time of year again where we all need to take a moment to think about the millions of people who have a mental illness. Mental Health Week raises community awareness about mental health issues and is held every October to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The aim of Mental […]
Big Day Out for Carers
Sep
To celebrate National Carers Week, the ILC in partnership with the City of Stirling will be hosting a Carers Big Day Out on Monday 14 October. This free event is to enable community and carer respite services to reach out to carers within the community and showcase what they offer and provide. Services including respite […]