Support for carers in Melbourne
Hi all, My wife has been diagnosed 21 days ago with an aggressive TNBC and is already a week into chemo. The whole thing is a whirlwind and I am really struggling even though I am grateful for the ...
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@tnbcaupporter ... I am so sorry to hear of your wife's diagnosis and the obvious stress that you are now under as the primary care giver - and the impact on the family as a unit.
Well done on reaching out to our group for support of yourself and your wife and your kids. xx.
We have a Carer's Group here (click the 'Groups' in the Blue Banner and apply to join) where different issues re caring can be raised ..... you can raise ANY topic there.
We also have a Young Women's group as well - that you could join & may be able to get info there as well ....
Have you been signed up by the Gov as an 'official carer' for your wife? Your GP should be able to sign off on that. She may also be eligible for NDIS assistance as a younger woman - to help set the home up as 'user friendly' as the time goes on - speak to your GP about that as well.
I am not sure about a national or state group re husbands as carers - but there are numerous 'carer forums' that may be of assistance to you.
Carer Gateway Australia
Well done on reaching out to our group for support of yourself and your wife and your kids. xx.
We have a Carer's Group here (click the 'Groups' in the Blue Banner and apply to join) where different issues re caring can be raised ..... you can raise ANY topic there.
We also have a Young Women's group as well - that you could join & may be able to get info there as well ....
Have you been signed up by the Gov as an 'official carer' for your wife? Your GP should be able to sign off on that. She may also be eligible for NDIS assistance as a younger woman - to help set the home up as 'user friendly' as the time goes on - speak to your GP about that as well.
I am not sure about a national or state group re husbands as carers - but there are numerous 'carer forums' that may be of assistance to you.
Carer Gateway Australia
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
Also, contact Cancer Council Victoria - they may be able to guide you to specific groups (assuming you live in Vic? You can add your 'general location' to your Profile) We may have members nearby to form a mini support group xx
https://www.cancervic.org.au/
CancerVic also have a 'holiday program' (similar to the Otis Foundation), which operates in all states: http://www.otisfoundation.org.au/) whereby families can get away on a 'free holiday' .... definitely worth checking out both options (even tho the CancerVic program is on hold just now - but hopefully kickstarting again soon!)
https://www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/holiday-break-program
There are also groups that may be able to help with your kids too - support and even outings for older kids ... and even how to discuss cancer with them
https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/childhood-cancers/talking-to-kids-about-cancer
Our thoughts are with you all just now - and all the best as you navigate your way thru the coming months.
take care xx
Also, contact Cancer Council Victoria - they may be able to guide you to specific groups (assuming you live in Vic? You can add your 'general location' to your Profile) We may have members nearby to form a mini support group xx
https://www.cancervic.org.au/
CancerVic also have a 'holiday program' (similar to the Otis Foundation), which operates in all states: http://www.otisfoundation.org.au/) whereby families can get away on a 'free holiday' .... definitely worth checking out both options (even tho the CancerVic program is on hold just now - but hopefully kickstarting again soon!)
https://www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/holiday-break-program
There are also groups that may be able to help with your kids too - support and even outings for older kids ... and even how to discuss cancer with them
https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/childhood-cancers/talking-to-kids-about-cancer
Our thoughts are with you all just now - and all the best as you navigate your way thru the coming months.
take care xx