Question

Describe the services and resources provided by a carer support organisation. (100–150 words)

Answer 1

A range of services exist to support family members, friends and carers of people with a mental illness. These can provide practical ,financial and emotional support through services such as respite care training and peer support. The Victorian support for carers program provides respite and other support to carers of people with care needs. You may be supporting with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, an older person with care needs, or a person in palliative care.

The program focused on person centred care and support through

1.one off or short term support for carers including goods and equipment, that can add to other services or fill service gaps

2. Support to people in a care relationship,and the same time and at the same place if people want to be together while having the support service

3. Supporting people's well being quality of life physical and mental well being, social activity and or social connections.

The experience of mental illness not only affects the individual but also those who are care about them. Families and friends can play a vital role in supporting a person with mental illness.
Carer online eight session course from carers Australia, providing mental health foundations for carers new to their role .

Legal and financial resources for carers

1.Advance care planning -Advance care planning Australia is an Australian model for advance care planning Information is organized on state basis.

2.Power of Attorney - myaged care. gov. au has a section on estate planning including durable power of attorney.

3.Financial assistance -The Australian government services Australia website provides information, benefits and payments for carers who meet eligibility criteria.

4.Funerals - Carers may have little experience planning and organizing a funeral or even about notifying organisations of a person's death.