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Bruce Counselling
Run by people who have been through a loved one's addiction and family estrangement themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Caring for an aging parent support in Australia
For adult children caring for parents. Talk with people in Australia who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Help for caring for an aging parent in Australia
ProfessionalFree🇦🇺
Keith Counselling, Cairns
We help people with single parenting and co-parenting after separation, in person in Cairns and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
CommunityLow cost🇦🇺
The Toowoomba Men's Shed
Run by people who have been through a loved one's addiction and caring for an aging parent themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
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Toowoomba Talking Therapies
A small team supporting parenting a struggling teen and caring for an aging parent. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
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Easy Ride Patient Transport, Gold
Run by people who have been through single parenting and parenting a child with a disability themselves.
Evenings and weekends
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Steady Hands Care, Brisbane
Run by people who have been through parenting a struggling teen and caregiver burnout themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
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Sydney Community Food Hub, Sydney
A small team supporting caregiver burnout and empty nest. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
From people who came through it
“To someone just starting out caring for an aging parent: I know it feels like your life isn't your own anymore. I've been there. The appointments, the forms, the constant worry. It's okay to be tired. It's okay to ask for help, even if some people let you down. Celebrate the small wins, like a good day or a smile. Look after yourself too, even if it's just ten minutes with a cup of tea. You're doing a good job, even when it doesn't feel like it. And other people are going through the same thing, even if it feels like they're not.”
Swathi Y. · been through caring for an aging parent“A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. Back then it was mom refuses help at home. This week I went back to my evening class. One day at a time.”
darnell_spark2003 · been through caring for an aging parent“A note for the next person. I was where you are eighteen months ago. I remember driving two hours every weekend like it was yesterday. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once. Praying for you.”
Be A · been through caring for an aging parent“To whoever needs this: I was in the same place in 2022. It was driving two hours every weekend and I couldn't see past it. This year I did a 5k, slowly. Things come back, slower than you'd like but they do. You're not on your own.”
lamar_still89 · been through caring for an aging parent