It's about you.
Coaching
The natural demands of a caring role mean it’s easy to overlook or dismiss your own needs; maybe even to the point where you lose touch with your sense of self. Coaching is about taking time out to think about how you are going, how you’d like things to be and how you might take steps towards making that happen.
Through our Carer Services team, you can access a coaching service specially designed for carers and the complex reality of being in a caring role.
Access coaching in a way that works for you
One-to-one sessions with a coach
You can meet with a trained carer coach to explore areas of your life where you’d like things to change. A coach can work with you to create meaningful change and they’ll support you while you take steps towards your goals. You can meet with a coach in person, online or over the phone.
Self-guided coaching online
If meeting with a coach doesn’t work for you, you can access self-guided coaching sessions online via the Carer Gateway website.
The online carer coaching sessions can be accessed anywhere, anytime via your home computer, mobile or tablet.
Online coaching sessions explore topics like finances, health, emotions, supportive relationships, work, study and more.
Sessions have been made by carers, for carers, and designed so you can explore ideas, strategies and tools at your own pace, in a way that works for you You can access online coaching sessions on your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Online coaching
To register for self-guided coaching visit coaching.carergateway.gov.au
One-to-one coaching sessions
To find out more about meeting with a coach, call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
More information
Merri Health Carer Services supports carers throughout Melbourne's Northern and Western suburbs, including the councils of Hume, Whittlesea, Nillumbik, Merri-Bek, Darebin, Banyule, Yarra, Melton, Brimbank, Moonee Valley, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Wyndham, and Hobsons Bay.
Anyone may become a carer even temporarily. Carers can be any age and could be caring for anyone, a parent, friend, child, sibling or neighbour. It may be because they have disability, a medical condition, mental illness or are frail due to age.
We provide support services that are tailored to your individual caring needs. These may include:
Counselling: If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, sad or frustrated, a professional counsellor can talk with you about your worries and offer help. Reflect on how your caring role impacts your life and learn new ways to manage stress and improve your wellbeing.
- Self-guided coaching
- In-person
- Phone counselling
- Emergency respite
- Planned respite
Peer Support: Meet with people in similar caring situations and share your stories, knowledge and experience.
- In-person
- Online forum
- Online skill courses
Tailored support packages: Get tailored support to assist you in your caring role.
- One-off practical support in the form of equipment or an item to assist you in your caring role.
- A range of ongoing practical supports, such as planned respite or transport, provided over a twelve-month period.
Activities, events, workshops and carer engagement: Connect with other carers, socialise and share your experience and learn practical information to support you in your caring role.
You can learn more by visiting Carer Gateway coaching or by calling Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm local time. You can also click the link to register your caring role and request a callback.
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative.
