Carer stories

The carers in these stories have very generously given up their time to share their experiences with us. Your stories are important to other carers and to the service providers and decision-makers who read them. We welcome your written story about your life as a carer, so write to us or send us an email. Please keep your story to a maximum of two A4 pages.


Tania's story

April 21, 1997 was the day that the carefree life that Tania once knew suddenly disappeared...

Part 1
Part 2

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease

Ruth is an elderly woman who cares for her husband Don, who has Alzheimer's disease.

Michael's story

Caring for a survivor of torture.

Peter's story

The story of Aboriginal parents who have two children with schizophrenia.

Mr and Mrs Vettori's story

Migration to a new land and illness in the family - caring for a family member with schizophrenia.

A young carer's story

Lisa shares her story of caring for her mother as she battled breast cancer.

Other young carer stories

 

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page updated 16 November, 2007