“ The time spent with your team at Carer Gateway has helped me to have confidence to do new things again .” – Group member
Creating art and giving feedback
Over the last 18 months , the CAG and YCAG have been invited to take part in projects outside of Merri Health Carer Gateway . These projects have involved other organisations that support carers and the broader healthcare system .
For example , some of the YCAG crew joined the Headspace Visible project and developed artwork which highlighted the role of young carers ( see page 16 ). Members of the CAG and YCAG also provided their thoughts on the Carer Leave Inquiry that was given to the Australian Government to support policy change .
Training opportunities
As part of the Merri Health Carer Gateway Carer Advisory Group , members are able to attend skills training sessions . The most recent training day took place at the stunning Lancemore in Macedon Ranges . Members learned about advocacy and how to influence change .
Merri Health Carer Gateway is looking for new Carer Advisory Group , Young Carer Advisory Group and First Nations Advisory Group members . This process will start in the next few months and carers registered with Carer Gateway can apply . All voices are welcome , even if you ’ ve never done anything like this before ! If you have any questions , please email cgcarerengagement @ merrihealth . org . au .
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