On December 2, 2018 I presented at a Carers Day Out which was a collaborative event between IDareU, Yarrunga Community Centre, Real Life Theatre and myself. It was an honour to have been asked and included to talk on Carer Wellbeing.
This is a passion close to my heart as through the years of my teaching I sat as I heard carers speak about the joy, trials and life that comes with being a carer. I loved my Parent Support Group Meetings…this is when I felt like I was doing what it was I was born to do…along with teaching. I remember thinking after one particular IEP meeting that I wish I could do this full-time…and so I have plotted this path…with a few little hurdles in my way.
After a very long year of recovering from a serious complex foot lisfranc injury, 5 breaks in my foot and 3 surgeries after fainting from endometriosis complications I was so excited to be given the chance to do something…so I jumped, or rather crutched my way into this presentation on Carer Wellbeing.
Carers are one of the lowest recorded populations studied in terms of wellbeing…many live their lives like they are in a battle zone. The last person receiving care is the carer…which is why now I want to venture in this space.
I hope you enjoy the presentation I have put together…
The greatest indicator of good health is social support!
I gave this presentation sitting down with my foot up! I really enjoyed not standing for my presentation (well I couldn’t anyway) but it’s the way I am talking with, not to, an audience. Plus, I’m not the type who likes to stand up the front – I like to be sit and connect with people face to face, at their side.
I’ll be forever thankful for this opportunity to present as it was at only 2 weeks after surgery. I didn’t know if I could, but I did…It helped in my own recovery. So it’s my takeaway – have goals, something to focus on forward…I have plenty now. First though my 2019 priorities are to finish what I started my Austswim Teacher Training Course and my Masters of Health Sciences (Rehabilitation Counselling). It will be done!
Something to look forward to…
Please note the phone number below in the presentation is no longer valid. 0421554609.
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