This eLearning module provides information on caring for someone who uses alcohol or another drug focusing on:
* Who is a carer?
* Highs and lows of caring
* Supporting carers in their caring role
* Finding information and support
The care and support men provide to family members or friends who have a disability, illness or are ageing is often not recognised.
This eLearning module aims to raise awareness about male carers by:
- highlighting their experiences
- identifying their challenges and concerns
- recognising their need for specific services and support
Adults who care for a sibling with disability are often hidden. It is important to recognise that they require the same support as every other carer.
This eLearning module aims to raise awareness about adult sibling carers by:
- highlighting their experiences
- identifying their challenges and concerns
- recognising their need for specific services and support
- preparing for the future
As parents are ageing and adults with intellectual disability are living longer, roles are changing.
As parents age and become frailer, an adult with intellectual disability may start to assist with the physical care of their ageing parent, and provide assistance with essential household tasks.
This eLearning module aims to raise awareness about the interdependent relationship by:
- highlighting their experiences
- identifying their challenges and concerns
- recognising their need for specific services and support
- preparing for the future