Elaine: Caring for two kids and running a support work business

Elaine is a carer for two of her three children. As a Malaysian Australian, Elaine experienced more nuanced difficulties as a carer, inspiring her to create her own support work business with her husband.  I pretty much burned out a long time ago and that's okay. I don't think it's resilience. It'…

Sibel: Caring for her adult son as a single parent and solo carer

Sibel's life took an unexpected turn when her son Ethan contracted pneumococcal meningitis at just two years old, leaving him with an acquired brain injury. Now twenty one years old, Ethan defies expectations and thrives despite his disabilities.  Sibel has faced challenges along the way from navi…

Kiara: Caring for her autistic son with global developmental delay

Kiara’s caring role started when she was eight years old. At twenty-four, Kiara is a devoted mother to Rider, her three-year-old autistic son with global developmental delay. Rider's autism is characterized by severe sensory sensitivities and restrictive eating and other common symptoms she discus…

Najla: Caring for her husband with early onset dementia

Coming from a Middle Eastern Muslim background, Najla brings a unique perspective to the table. With decades of experience in vocational education and training, she's not just an expert in equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a carer for her husband dealing with younger onset dementia, and a carer…

Introducing... Series 2 with Najla, Kiara, Sibel and Elaine

Open and honest conversations with carers discussing the challenges, roadblocks, and joys of caring. Break down the stigmas around care by hearing the stories of people who live this experience every day. In Series 2, you'll meet Najla, a Middle Eastern Muslim Australian caring for her husband wit…

Peter & Keith: Friends and carers of their wives living with dementia

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue finds a story of friendship. She chats with Peter and Keith, who have both been carers for their wives living with dementia and became friends through their caring journeys. They speak to the importance of community for wellbeing as a carer, the connection an…

Imogen: Carer for her twin sister and other siblings amidst grief

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue chats with Imogen about growing up with a twin sister who requires care. Imogen has always been a carer for Jacinta in some capacity throughout her life, as family circumstances and schools changed. But after a family tragedy, at just 21 years old, she became…

Sebastian: Carer for his husband with early onset Alzheimer's

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue chats with Sebastian about his journey caring for his husband Jeff. Sebastian transitioned from partner to carer when Jeff was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Seb honestly shares the trickiness of this relationship dynamic shift, while clearly express…

Julian & Elise

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue chats with Julian Maroun and his fiancé Elise Lewis about their journey caring for Julian’s brother Luke. Julian grew up caring for Luke, alongside his family. He discusses the challenges of being a young carer and how that has moulded who he is today. Elise n…

TRAILER: Care to Share

Introducing Care to Share, a UTS Impact Studios podcast hosted by Prudence Granger, Carer-in-Residence for the Carer Knowledge Exchange. This podcast features open and honest conversations with carers discussing the challenges, roadblocks, and joys of caring.