Writing a ‘totally lit’ life
When Kylie was a little girl, her world was ‘The Neverending Story’. A world she came to see as nurturing and safe, being an only child, with adventure as top of mind. “I’ve always loved to read and w ...
Flesser family creating memories on short break
Carers Queensland’s Short Breaks for Carers Program has helped the Flesser family from Dalby make new memories during a stay on the Sunshine Coast. The family of four took up the opportunity to have t ...
How to talk to a mate about their mental health
It can be hard for men to open up and talk about how they are feeling. And this can have serious impacts on their mental health and wellbeing. Research by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows tha ...
Meet the carer at Wellways delivering the Carer Gateway
Upon first meeting Rachael Lovelock in her office at Wellways Australia, surrounded by spreadsheets and Gantt charts, it would be easy to assume Rachael is an accountant or financial consultant. Inste ...
On the road to freedom
Now that she is home, Robyn is at peace. “My dream has always to be at home, and I am now relishing it.” “At the moment I am in a stress free zone by my own doing.” Robyn suffers sciatica with pirifor ...
Short breaks provide vital opportunity for self-care
For Ipswich carers Jody and Sylvia, a mid-week break in Mermaid Beach meant the chance to have an uninterrupted shower and a sleep in. Jody is the mother of a fifteen-year-old boy with autism and ADHD ...
A beachside retreat for carers
Through the combined effort of Carers Queensland’s Brisbane South and Ipswich regional offices, 18 local carers were offered a three-day break from their caring roles. Along with five Carers Queenslan ...
30th Anniversary Special: A lifetime of caring
On the third Monday of each month, the group comes together to share laughter, tears, truth, and life stories. There are over 20 people in the group. On average, 15 of them attend each time. It has be ...
30th Anniversary Special: The caring principle that makes life better
Caring for others matters. Three decades ago, this principle came to life, and today, it underpins Carers Queensland’s mission of improving the quality of life for caring families. It was 1988 when Ka ...
