Family Support and Networks
Family, friends and the Yarrabah community connect, share and relflect.
The Australian Government offers a free coaching
course online or in person that is self-paced . The course aims to provide carers with tools to identify their personal goals, understand the impact their caring role has on their own health and wellbeing and what can be done to minimise stress and anxiety related to being a carer.
The online course has the following modules:
- our health and wellbeing,
- Understanding the carer journey,
- What makes for good support?,
- Understanding inclusion and advocacy,
- Work, study and volunteering,
- Getting your finances in order,
- Everyday life, and
- How do you feel?
The course is over 6 sessions and provides a space for you to identify what you want and how you can achieve it. For more information call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 or visit coaching.carergateway.gov.au/ to get started. For resources in your language go to https://www.carergateway.gov.au/resources-language?mh
$250 Power Saving Bonus
The Power Saving Bonus is a one off $250 payment from the Victorian Government to help towards your power bill. If you need help accessing the Power Saving Bonus, we can assist you.
To find out if you are eligible and for more information go to https://eccv.org.au/power-saving-bonus/ or call 131 450.