Published December 11 2024
Caring for someone with vision loss can deeply impact a carer’s mental and emotional wellbeing. To address this, Carer Gateway is now offering support to carers through a new partnership with Vision Australia, an organisation that supports people with vision impairment.
Both organisations share a commitment to providing carers with vital information, advice, and reassurance that help is available. Parents of vision-impaired children participated in a webinar series to find out about free Carer Gateway support services and officially launch the partnership.
A new podcast episode is also out focusing on avoiding carer burn-out and mental health support through Vision Australia’s Hindsight Podcast.
Merri Health’s General Manager of Carers, Heleni Bagiartakis,shared personal insights from her own caring journey with host Jason Gipps. It offers a heartfelt and thought-provoking perspective.
On 7 December, Merri Health Carer Gateway team joined in the festivities at Vision Australia’s family day event. It was the perfect opportunity to connect with carers supporting family and friends with vision loss.
Next up is exploring initiatives like peer support groups in 2025. Stay tuned!