19-03-2019 08:31 PM
19-03-2019 08:31 PM
@Former-Member yes I was introduced to that at a conference recently! It has been really helpful to a couple of our carers too!
19-03-2019 08:40 PM
19-03-2019 08:40 PM
There is a lot of wonderful information for carers on line, but having people provide and explain it in person makes so much difference @Former-Member @Arafmi_Ltd
19-03-2019 08:41 PM
19-03-2019 08:41 PM
Alrighty wonderful humans 🙂 Last question now. This one specifically for our guest Andrea from @Arafmi_Ltd, please feel free to stay tuned in @Former-Member @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Grayso for her answer The question on everyone's mind...
What sorts of organisations are available to us as regional carer’s?
19-03-2019 08:42 PM
19-03-2019 08:42 PM
very good question my @Former-Member
19-03-2019 08:49 PM
19-03-2019 08:49 PM
*rolls up sleeves
Arafmi Ltd have a variety of ways to support you, from support groups regionally, to education programs (both face to face and online) like Carer Coach to help you navigate the NDIS should you have a package. We also have houses that can accommodate your loved one to give you a much needed break (via ndis packages) but most importantly we always have someone on the end of the phone to offer advice or simply listen, to your point @Former-Member it makes all the difference when you have someone that explains it to you in person.
I would also like to mention the Caring Fairly campaign which we are part of that are fighting for the financial rights of carers and have forged a campaign aimed at Federal Ministers to change policy and fight for the rights of carers on a national policy level. More information here on that...
19-03-2019 08:51 PM
19-03-2019 08:51 PM
Have you anything in SE South Australia @Arafmi_Ltd ?
We are thinking of moving there and there appears to be a dearth of carer support services as compared to other states/ regions
19-03-2019 08:55 PM
19-03-2019 08:55 PM
Hi @Former-Member we don't personally but I can certainly look into it for you!
19-03-2019 08:57 PM
19-03-2019 08:57 PM
@Former-Member Mental Health Carers Australia have a presence there I think... will check
@Former-Member wrote:Have you anything in SE South Australia @Arafmi_Ltd ?
We are thinking of moving there and there appears to be a dearth of carer support services as compared to other states/ regions
19-03-2019 08:57 PM
19-03-2019 08:57 PM
Anything face to face in the NSW mid north coast region @Arafmi_Ltd ?
19-03-2019 09:00 PM
19-03-2019 09:00 PM
@Former-Member I will confirm and check that for you too 🙂
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