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25-06-2019 08:31 PM
25-06-2019 08:31 PM
Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
@Greg_MenCareToo wrote:@MDT Spot on that men can often express care differently. I have spoken with a lot of young Dads who have children with disabilities and their contribution is going to work to ensure their child has everything they need.
And their contribution is not greater or any smaller than those who choose to stay at home to look after their child.
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25-06-2019 08:36 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
To expand on the topic of invisibility of carers, this could also include other demographics like Indigenious, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Seniors who are caring for spouses. Are there any other groups people can think of who are not well recognised?
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25-06-2019 08:39 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
@eth thanks for sharing this, it still get tounge tied and draw a blank sometimes when I'm asked what I do, I love that you try using humour it can help break the ice
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25-06-2019 08:44 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
@JMRD Exactly, respecting that each person and their circumstance is different is important. I feel like there are many who are quick to judge others and that makes it hard to be comfortable and honest talking about these topics with people sometimes.
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
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25-06-2019 08:45 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
So as we get towards the end of the evening - an important thing to do is share some tips between each other! @JMRD @MrDad @Nino @Adge @eth @Shaz51 @Determined @MDT (hope I got everyone!!)
What three tips about caring for someone would you have liked to have known earlier on? Sharing some insight would be helpful to those new to a caring role, or those deep into a caring role might benefit from collecting other tips here!
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
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25-06-2019 08:46 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
With regard to men in GBTIQA+ caring roles the one thing I have seen is that it's much harder for them to get compassionate leave from employers.
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25-06-2019 08:47 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
My number one tip. Look after yourself. Unless you are at your best you can't give your best to those you care for.
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25-06-2019 08:48 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST
Just three @Lauz ? I’m sure there would be a whole set of instructions we could come up with but us blokes are not well known for reading instructions so I think three tips is a good idea
Don’t think you need to do everything. It is important to give the person you care for as much independence as they are able to manage and frees you up to do other things.
Join a group, in person or online. The knowledge and information that people in similar situations share can give you ideas and strategies to best manage your caring responsibilities.
Stay connected with your mates or make some new ones. There is overwhelming evidence that having a few close mates is good for your physical and mental health, this is probably the most important tip I can offer.