Episode 2

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Published on:

19th Oct 2023

Supports for Carers

Caring for a person with an intellectual disability is an important and fulfilling role, but is also a role that can leave carers feeling isolated and alone.

The struggles that a carer encounters can be quite unique to their caring role and carer burnout is an all too common experience for people who devote their lives to ensuring their loved one has a life that is perfect for them.

The podcast today discusses the important role that carers play, some of the warning signs associated with carer burnout and looks at some of the supports that carers can access in Queensland.

Some of the supports we discuss in the podcast are:

Carers Queensland Supports

Carer Gateway

Little Dreamers

Siblings Australia

My Time

ARAFMI Queensland

This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.

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About the Podcast

Now And The Future
The Down Syndrome Queensland Podcast
The Now And The Future podcast is an exciting way of sharing stories of Down Syndrome Queensland members, as well as opportunities, challenges and provide support and expert advice for the Down Syndrome community.
Down Syndrome Queensland’s vision is to support, advocate for and empower people with Down Syndrome to take their rightful places as valuable and contributing members of their community, both now and into the future.