You are not alone. Read lived-experience carer stories from people who have been in a caring role for a family member or friend living with mental health challenges.
My Journey as a Carer
22-07-2020
My journey as a carer started 16 years ago when I met Deb, my wife. Medications were keeping…
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Connecting to other Carer’s has made a difference
01-07-2020
My journey as a carer started in 2013, caring for my partner. Six months into my caring role…
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The Little Things That Count – Feedback from a Rural Carer
30-04-2020
MIFWA recently had to cancel the Escape to the Ocean Respite Retreat offered to Rural Carers due to…
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My Introduction to Carer Support at MIFWA
17-04-2020
My partner and I have two children who both live with mental health issues. My daughter experienced a…
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Living with the ‘D’ word
27-03-2020
My story has been quite a secret one. I fight depression, however not many people know. Most…
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My Life as a Carer – Sue’s Story
21-02-2020
I’ve got caring in me. I cared for both my mum and dad, who passed away at home,…
Read moreFilling our Cup – The Daring Way
04-11-2019
In recognition of Mental Health Week and Carers’ Week, a two day Daring Way, Building Resilience workshop was…
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Carers Week – Well Being Day 15th October
22-10-2019
Well thanks to the generosity of Hepburn Family Centre, not only providing such a great venue but also…
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Carers Week – Meditation
30-10-2018
Meditation – Siddhi space Wangara. Supported by Lottery West and Carers WA. Twenty two carers attended, on arrival,…
Read moreAnne Devenson, Pioneer, Author and Mother
15-06-2018
Anne Devenson (1930 to 2016) author of ‘Tell Me I’m Here’ was a pioneer in an era where…
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