Finding Support And Safety for LGBTIQA+ Carers with Carer Gateway

Kylie and Gozde from Carer Gateway join us to discuss unpaid caring, and the resulting challenges that our diverse communities sometimes navigate with limited support. We hear about the free services available through Carer Gateway, including counselling, coaching, and peer support groups. Kylie also shares details about Rainbow Crew, an online group for LGBTIQA+ carers who need safe, inclusive, and affirming support. Chapters 00:00 – Intro 03:50 – What is Carer Gateway and who qualifies 07:40 – Difficulties carers face in daily life 11:30 – Practical self-care strategies for carers 15:15 – Peer support and its impact 19:05 – Hidden carers and barriers to identifying 22:55 – Pathways beyond basic peer support 26:45 – When you can no longer provide care 30:30 – Counselling support for carers explained 34:20 – Financial support and finding Carer Gateway All chapter timecodes are approximate. Want more Well Well Well? Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org. Produced by: Jack Crnjanin