Contents
Welcome 3
Carer events for you ! 4
Carer Gateway on the road 5
Seven days of giveaways 6
Feeling stuck ? 5 coaching tips to empower carers
Jandark ’ s Story 10
Accessible adventures : venues and activities suited to all abilities
Five reasons carers don ’ t often seek support
Connect with other carers through In Person Peer Support groups !
How to juggle your career and your caring duties
Young carer corner : Expressing ourselves through art
Building essential life skills for future resilience
Embrace the season : spring gardening tips for a blossoming oasis
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Welcome
Welcome to a very special Carers Week edition of The Caring Way , our FREE Carer Gateway magazine for carers !
This edition is specially crafted for unpaid carers like you , in appreciation of the remarkable efforts you invest in caring for your loved ones . Carer Gateway takes pride in providing services to assist you on your care-giving path . We are devoted to continuous improvement , fueled by your valuable feedback .
Included in this edition of The Caring Way is Jandark ’ s story , a moving account of a mother caring for her son alone after leaving Iraq , and an invitation to join one of our carer advisory groups to help make a difference to the lives of carers across the state .
You will also find information on Carer Gateway events , helpful advice to help you in your caring journey , information on accessible venues , special giveaways for Carers Week , our popular Young Carer Corner and a ton of laughs on our jokes page !
We hope you find The Caring Way helpful and informative . We welcome your feedback and suggestions for future editions to ensure this publication remains relevant and meaningful to carers .
If you would like to receive future editions of The Caring Way , simply email cgmarketing @ merrihealth . org . au
Kind regards , Heleni Bagiartakis , State Manager , Merri Health Carer Gateway
Join our advisory groups ! 22
Book and movie of the month
Recipe corner : feed your family for $ 15 !
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Carer crossword 26
In need of a good laugh ? 27
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