Together Discussion Forum

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Carer Stories
One-in-eight Australians provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is aged. But what is it really like to care? Share your experience here.

Special Events
Do you have a Special Event upcoming? Share the event here to spread the word.

together carer support group stories
The success of the together program comes from the success of our carer support groups. Sharing stories helps us to connect with others who have faced similar experiences and to support each other. What’s your group’s story?

Discussing and brainstorming ideas to overcome group challenges
Join the conversation where members talk openly about the facilitation of their groups and discuss ways to overcome group challenges.

Whats new: resources, services, technologies
The things that can help us support a carer support group are constantly changing. Find out and share information about what’s new. Have you heard about something you think would help other carers.

About the together program
The together program provides a coordinated, resourced state-wide network of support groups of carers of people living with disability. Have your questions answered here about how the together program can work with your group, including procedures, policies and how to access sustainability funding.

Special Events
This is where we hold our special events. Find out about our past events and what is coming up soon in the program.