Carer Conversations The Benevolent Society

Patty Kikos interviews Lamia Daher, who is a hijab wearing partner in a law firm. She shares many tips and resources for carers about the importance of Estate Planning, specifically when it comes to having a will, appointing an Enduring Guardian, as well as a Power of Attorney. Having these documents up to date will ensure your wishes will be respected when you are no longer in a position to make decisions for yourself.

GUEST:
Lamia Daher - https://sterlinglegal.com.au/
Office Of Public Guardian NSW https://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/public-guardian
Office Of Public Guardian QLD https://www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian VIC https://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian SA https://www.opa.sa.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian WA https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/office-of-the-public-advocate
Office Of Public Guardian NT https://publicguardian.nt.gov.au/
Office Of Public Guardian TAS https://www.publicguardian.tas.gov.au/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc

GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Patty Kikos interviews Warwick Doughty about his devotion to the care of his beloved wife Annie who has dementia. “Wazza”, as he is affectionately known, enjoyed an illustrious career that included being the general manager of Luna Park in Sydney. He speaks candidly about how his generation, the baby boomers didn’t prepare men for the stress of a caring role, and how he is determined to prove them wrong.

GUEST:
Warwick Doughty & Dementia Australia - https://www.dementia.org.au/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc

GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Patty Kikos interviews Caitlyn Brine who shares about all the wonderful services that Camp Quality provides, to bring positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer. From their family camps & experiences, education programs, and puppet play dates, Camp Quality helps to rebuild resilience for children and their families.

GUEST:
Caitlyn Brine - https://www.campquality.org.au/ https://cancerhub.org.au/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Patty on Instagram
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Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc

GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Patty Kikos interviews James Fenech who shares his journey of choosing to study psychology after discovering that his original engineering choice wasn’t inspiring him. James became a disability support worker and then a young carer coordinator who now has a passion for facilitating men’s groups and workshops.

GUEST:
James Fenech - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Patty on Instagram
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc

GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Patty Kikos interviews Marg Cruthers who tells us about the wonderful free assistance that Seniors Rights Services provides for older people through advocacy and legal advice. They assist people who are either disadvantaged or vulnerable, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or other, or are in regional, rural or in remote locations. This episode is a cracker as Marg shares a story of how they helped someone experiencing financial elder abuse, and is a must listen!


GUEST:
Marg Cruthers - https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Patty on Instagram
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Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc

GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Patty Kikos interviews Jack Lawton who is a psychotherapist and one of the counsellors at Carer Gateway in Sydney. They discuss what counselling is and what it’s not, what to expect from your session, along with some stories of what some carers have experienced through their counselling sessions.

GUEST:
Jack Lawton - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Patty on Instagram
Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram
Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook
Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook

CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc

GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for Patty or the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Attention Patty’ in the subject line.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.