A Message From Tess
Getting the support you need to enjoy greater levels of wellbeing and mental health as a carer shouldn't have to be difficult.
On this page I've highlighted some of the key resources and organisations that I would recommend to anyone experiencing fatigue and burnout.
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Useful Resources
Gabor Mate: When the Body Says No
Is an international bestselling book translated into fifteen languages and promotes learning and healing, providing transformative insights into how disease can be the body’s way of saying no to what the mind cannot or will not acknowledge.
Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout
Self-compassion is simply the process of turning compassion inward. We’re kind and understanding rather than harshly self-critical when we fail, make mistakes, or feel inadequate.
The Tapping Solution
In this app, you’ll discover a powerful alternative to traditional meditation. Tapping (also known as Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT), is a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.
The Holistic Psychologist - Nicole LePera
Discover practical tools and a supportive community to help you break cycles, heal from trauma, and reconnect with your true self.
Insight Timer
The only platform that brings together the world’s leading psychologists, mindfulness teachers and thought leaders in one place.
Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer
Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer are two pioneering researchers who co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program. Learn more about their work on YouTube.
Videos & Downloads
This series of somatic exercises is designed to help settle a dysregulated nervous system and was produced as a collaboration between:
Thirve Positive Psychology, Carer Connect and First Lady Productions
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Breathing
Source: Carer Connect / carerconnect.com.au
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Sensory Focus
Source: Carer Connect / carerconnect.com.au
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Tapping
Source: Carer Connect / carerconnect.com.au
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Source: Carer Connect / carerconnect.com.au
Support Organisations
Carer Connect
provide essential carer and respite services to the carers of people who are frail aged, people who have a disability and people with a mental illness across South West Victoria.
Safer Care Victoria
Victoria's healthcare safety and improvement experts who work with clinicians and consumers to help health services deliver better, safer healthcare to Victorians.
safercare.vic.gov.au
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.
carersaustralia.com.au
Professional Unions/Associations
AASW, Community Work Aust (CWA),APS, AAPi, ANMF
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.
If you care for a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age, then Carer Gateway can help you.
​carergateway.gov.au
