Balance the Care

Duration: 32 mins

This video offers an excellent and honest insight into the lives of carers and the problems they face. Ideal for everyone who deals with carers, either health professionals or family and friends, to gain an understanding of the problems such as isolation, emotional stress, loss and grief, the importance of looking after yourself and building on strengths and skills.

Written and produced by Fran Haarsma Productions

“What a great idea! We feel we have made some new friends we can see and listen to, and never again feel we are on our own.”

A carer, VIC

“Too often Nurses are unaware of the difficulties faced and this video provides a wonderful discussion base to highlight these problems.”

TAFE Lecturer, VIC

Topics covered:

• I’m a person not just a carer

• Looking after myself

• Loss and grief

• Everything changes

• Ups and downs – emotional stress

• Tough stuff

• Sometimes I feel I’m on my own

• Open up and talk about it

• Using services – it can make a difference

• Communication

• Building on strengths and skills

Resource Material for:

(i) Community Services Training Package

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

• CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability

For example, use for competencies:

CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family

(ii) General practitioners and other health professionals
(iii) Carer support groups**
(iv) Carers and family members**