Everyday Life

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• Diminic, S., Hielscher, E., Lee, Y., Harris, M., Schess, J., Kealton, J. and Whiteford, H. (2016). The economic value of informal mental health caring in Australia: summary report. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.
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• Wellways: Building a Future, edition 7, (2016), Wellways Australia, Melbourne

Getting your finances in order

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• Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012, Caring in the Community, Australia. Accessed via:
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• Australian Institute of Family Studies, (2008), The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia, Research Report No. 16, Accessed via:
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• Australian Institute of Family Studies LSAC Annual statistical report (August 2017), Warren, D. and Edwards, B, Young carers, Accessed via:
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• Australian Human Rights Commission (2013) Investing in care: Recognising and valuing those who care, Volume 1 Research Report, Australian Human Rights Commission, Sydney. Accessed via:
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• Deloitte Access Economics (2015) The Economic Value of Informal Care in Australia 2015. Accessed via:
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• Good Shepherd Microfinance Senate Submission
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• Hughes, J. (2007) Care for the carer: The financial strain of caring, Family Matters, Australian Institute of Family Studies, N 76, P32-33. Accessed via:
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• Stewart, E. (2018) What to do if you're in a financial crisis, ABC Life. Accessed via:
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• The Emergency Relief Handbook: A Guide for Emergency Relief Workers. (2011). 4th ed. Sydney: Australian Council of Social Services. Accessed via:
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• Wilkins, R and Lass, I (2018) The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey: Selected Findings from Waves 1 to 16. Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research, University of Melbourne. Accessed via:
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How do you feel?

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• Carers ACT, Carers Feelings - Fact Sheet
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• Carers ACT, Loss and Grief - Fact Sheet
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• Dementia Australia, Looking after Families and carers: Feelings - Fact Sheet (2015)
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• Dementia Australia, Looking after Families and carers: Coping after the death of someone with dementia - Fact Sheet (2015)
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• Kezelman C., Stavropoulos P. (2017) Talking about Trauma: Guide to Everyday Conversations for the General Public: Blue Knot Foundation
• Wellways: Building a Future, edition 7, (2016), Wellways Australia, Melbourne

Understanding inclusion and advocacy

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• Amnesty International Australia (2019). 10 ways to be a genuine ally to Indigenous communities.
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• beyondblue, Information Paper: Stigma and discrimination associated with depression and anxiety, August 2015
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• Hayes, A., Gray, M. & Edwards, B (2007). Social Inclusion: Origins, concepts and key themes. October 2008
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• Mental Health Council of Australia, (2001) Consumer and carer experiences of stigma from mental health and other health professionals
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Understanding the Caring Journey

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• Carer Recognition Act, 2010
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• Colombo, F., et al. (2011), 'The Impact of Caring on Family Carers' in Help Wanted?: Provinding and Paying for Long-Term Care, OECD Health Policy Studies, OECD Publishing, Paris,
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• Pagnini, D., (2005), Carer Life Course Framework: an Evidence-Based Approach to Effective Carer Education and Support, Carers NSW, Sydney
  
• Sicinski, A., (2018), Visual Metaphor: Bridging the Gap, IQDoodle, viewed 4 Oct 2018,
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• Wellways: Building a Future, edition 7, (2016), Wellways Australia, Melbourne
  

Welcome to self-guided carer coaching

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What makes for good support?

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• Beyond Blue, Connections matter: Helping older people stay socially active, Accessed via:
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• The Bouverie Centre, Victoria's Family Institute, Guidelines for Trauma Informed Family Sensitive Practice in Adult Mental Health Services, Australia.
• Wellways: Building a Future, edition 7 (2016), Wellways Australia, Melbourne

What's Next

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Work, study and volunteering

• Australian Bureau of Statistics (2015) Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia: Summary of Findings. Accessed via:
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• Australian Human Rights Commission (2013) Supporting Carers in the Workplace: A Toolkit. Accessed via:
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• Leamy, M., Bird, V., Boutillier, C., Williams, J. and Slade, M. (2011). Conceptual framework for personal recovery in mental health: systematic review and narrative synthesis. British Journal of Psychiatry, 199(06), pp.445-452
  
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Your Health and Wellbeing

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• Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 19 - 22 June, 1946