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A platform to discuss ideas around carer recognition and inclusion, for example, the discrimination and stigma faced by carers, or the importance of including carers in decision making.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss carer relationships and communities, for example, family relationships and the importance of social connection.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss carer health and wellbeing. This could include mental health, physical health, or participation in wellbeing programs.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss both the various opportunities and barriers that carers may face in relation to paid employment.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss how carers, researchers, policy makers and practitioners can develop their skills and knowledge through group learning, self- advocacy, and online learning.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss various service systems that carers may interact with in their role, including respite services, disability services, and health care services.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss the idea of transitions in the caring role and the various types of planning that carers may engage in.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss issues related to specific groups of carers, for example, young carers, CALD carers, or rural and regional carers.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
A platform to discuss past and future Carer Knowledge Exchange events. Access recordings of past events or sign up to our upcoming events here.
Moderators: Frog7009 , Squirrel8720 , Crocodile1648
Please add all research opportunities for carers here
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