People darning socks
I wasted too many years to drug addiction. When I started my recovery my instincts were to erase that experience from my memory. I felt broken. The shame and disappointment…
Our Stories
Independent living at home
I was seeing a physiotherapist before I saw Amanda, my complex care manager but I stopped because I thought I didn’t need to go anymore. Maybe I was too quick…
Supporting independent living
I like working with Adam. He’s quite a character, a proud Scotsman who grew up in Glasgow playing soccer with his six brothers. I think his overall passion for life…
Providing carer support for families
When I first met Eva, she just needed someone to listen as she talked through her situation and reflected on how her past carer experiences were impacting on her. As…
Continuity of care
Born in Spain, Rita and her husband, Jim, moved to Australia when their first child was a baby. Their second child was born in Australia. When the children were young…
Refugee support
I came to Australia as a refugee in 1999. I was one of the first people who joined the Somali Men’s Social Support Group when it started in 2004. Since…
Caring for the carers
Until I met Cathy, I had no idea that there were carer support workers who could help me. I care for my husband who has a chronic respiratory condition and…