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NDIS Disability Type: Canavan disease

This fact sheet provides information about Canavan disease, its frequency, and signs and symptoms.

Don't Forget to Make a Back up Plan!

When caring for a family member or friend, a back up plan is essential. Back up plans are made in advance and can be used when unexpected situations occur.

How and Why to Get Family to Help with Caring

While there are many joys in caring for a family member or friend, there can also be many frustrations and challenges.

Financial and Legal Considerations - Part 1

The following legal documents are important to know about: Enduring Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship. Each of these has a different and distinct purpos…

Respite Care

Respite is essentially a break - for you and the person you care for. It can restore energy and help you to keep on caring. Respite comes in many forms.

Should You Move in with Your Family Member

If you are concerned about your older family member living at home alone, you may be starting to think about other living arrangements for them. If your situat…

Should Your Family Member Move in With You

If you are concerned about your older family member living in their own home, you may consider suggesting they move in with you - try to resist rushing in befo…

Where Should Your Family Member Live?

When your family member or friend begins to need more help with day-to-day things, you may start wondering whether they should continue living at home.

What Caring Might Really Mean for You

Taking on a caring role is just like taking on a new job - there will be rewards as well as challenges. Understanding these can help prepare you for the role y…

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