Carers Have A Lack Of Support

A Carer is responsible for providing personal care, assistance and support to an individual/dependant who has a medical condition, disability, mental illness or is aged and frail. Caring is often a full-time responsibility that requires a lot of personal and professional sacrifice. This can take an emotional and financial toll on many, if not all aspects of a Carers personal life, which should never be neglected. Carers deserve not only recognition for their important and essential role in the community, caring and supporting those in need, but also necessary support to improve their financial, physically and emotional wellbeing as well. There are now a number of support organisations established to provide the help necessary to support Carers
This can sometimes lead to a negative changes in the Carers attitude and personality, which can take away joy from their life, leading to health issues for the Carer and sometimes a breakdown in relationship between the Carer and dependant. If the Carer cannot pay their bills, this may lead to bankruptcy, loss of personal items and even their home. It can also their impact basic needs, such as the ability to afford essential food items, fuel for the car and other necessary items. As a consequence, the Carer and dependent can both be impacted in a negative way. Worse-case scenario, the Carer can become seriously unwell under the strain and no longer be able to care for the dependant any longer. This could create incredible emotional strain and loss for both the dependant and the Carer. It may even lead to the dependent needing to go into the public care system, causing separation from loved ones and other drastic
They help Carers access respite services and also local community services, discussing how the service works, explaining availability, eligibility and costs applicable to each service. Household help, personal nursing or respite care, transport and meal services, disability services, day care and therapy centres, continence assistance, support for carers, community care packages, allied healthcare, support groups. Free call them on 1800 052 222. www.commcarelink.health.gov.au The NSW Government Family and Community Services also provides a personalised service for people with a disability and their carers, offering accessible vehicles to meet transport needs. Contact them on 4474 1040 email [e-mail]
Families of children with disabilities also have the right to receive various kinds of financial entitlements. These entitlements must be applied for, they are not automatically received upon diagnosis of a disability. There is also help available to ensure your disabled child is not disadvantaged in school, but receive the level of learning necessary for every stage in their life. Some disabled children may require the use of specific equipment, including items such as wheelchairs and walking braces, etc and funding is also available to support such essential purchases. ("Kids With Special Needs",