Carer Conversations

Navigating A Public Tantrum With Finesse

Gricel Mendez chats about migrating to Australia from Argentina, studying psychology and educational leadership. She also discusses founding an organisation that teaches Positive Behaviour Supports and takes us on a step-by-step journey on how to navigate a public tantrum with finesse.   GUEST: Gricel Mendez - https://set2learn.com.au/ [https://set2learn.com.au/]   SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/benevolent_au/] Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/carergateway/] Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thebenevolentsociety]   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 [http://www.carergateway.gov.au/] Got some questions or thoughts for the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au [cgconnections@benevolent.org.au] and put ‘Carer Conversations Podcast’ 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.

Alternative Therapies For People With Alternative Needs

Patty Kikos interviews Romy Holman, who shares her story about her daughter Milla being deprived of oxygen for ten minutes during her birth, and then being diagnosed with epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Romy emigrated from South Africa with her husband, had two more children, and founded the One & All Hub, which is a holistic centre for mixed abilities, who are pioneering innovations in disability and mental health.   GUEST: Romy Holman - https://www.oneandallhub.org/ [https://www.oneandallhub.org/]   SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/benevolent_au/] Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/carergateway/] Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thebenevolentsociety]   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 [http://www.carergateway.gov.au/] Got some questions or thoughts for? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au [cgconnections@benevolent.org.au] and put ‘Carer Conversations Podcast’ 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.

From Clinically Depressed For 5 Years, To Motivational Speaker

Graeme Cowan joins us to share his journey of being clinically depressed and unable to work for 5 years. His psychiatrist described it as the worst case he had ever treated, and since finding the medication that works best for him, Graeme helped co found the “RUOK” charity, and is now a motivational speaker who shares his wellness tips with organisations and individuals.   GUEST: Graeme Cowan - https://graemecowan.com.au/ [https://graemecowan.com.au/]   SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/benevolent_au/] Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/carergateway/] Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thebenevolentsociety]   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 [http://www.carergateway.gov.au/] Got some questions or thoughts for the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au [cgconnections@benevolent.org.au]. 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.

Caring For A Loved One Who Is Suicidal

Alex Li chats about caring for his loved one who is navigating complex trauma, depression and suicidality. He shares how important it is to be mindful of language and connected to community, as well as the courses that have assisted him in his caring role.    GUEST: Alex Li - https://www.mhfa.com.au/ [https://www.mhfa.com.au/]https://livingworks.com.au/ [https://livingworks.com.au/]https://www.sane.org/ [https://www.sane.org/]   SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/benevolent_au/] Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/carergateway/] Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thebenevolentsociety]   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 [http://www.carergateway.gov.au/]    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.

How Ronald McDonald House Charities Help Families

Patty Kikos interviews Barbara Ryan, the CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia about the wonderful ways that RMHC supports families in need, from the house charities, hospital rooms, as well as the learning program that is available for students (and their siblings) who have missed a lot of school time and need help catching up.   GUEST: Ronald McDonald House Charities - https://www.rmhc.org.au   Contact Number: 1300 307 642   SOCIAL MEDIA: 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.