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20/10/2025

🪔 Happy Diwali from all of us at Your Side! 🪔

We extend our heartfelt wishes to those celebrating and may this Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones happiness, success and peace.

20/10/2025

🍏We had a great time at the ! 

It was fantastic to chat to so many people about aged care, and how our Aged Care Support Specialists can help anyone access aged care services 🌞. 

There was lots to see and do at the festival, from enjoying the parade, to eating lots of food (and apples), walking around the stalls, and visiting the animals 🦆.  

If you didn't have a chance to stop by and have a chat with us, you can give us a call on 1300 134 332 and ask to speak to an Aged Care Support Specialist. 

Here are some of our favourite moments from the day 💚.

17/10/2025

🍏The is underway! Come along and connect with Sara and Sharon our Aged Care Support Specialists in Eastwood 9am -3pm TODAY! Have a chat about aged care and how to access aged care services. 🌞

It's a FREE event with food, rides, performances and more! 🎪

We hope to see you here! 🍏

16/10/2025

🧡Caring for a loved one is deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally and physically draining. This we are highlighting some of the challenges that come with being a carer which are often unspoken about. If you are juggling the balance of carer duties and your own life, you are not alone, there are services available to help you as a carer.

As a carer it’s important to remember that:

💙Your wellbeing matters just as much as the person you are caring for.
💚Balance is key. To prevent burnout, set boundaries, ask for help and take breaks.
💙Remember that you can’t do everything. You have duties as a carer and it’s important to acknowledge what you can and can’t do within your limits.
💚Self-care is not selfish. You need to look after yourself to have the energy to care for others.

If you are struggling to balance the care load and caring for yourself, it’s okay to seek support. The Carer Gateway is a program by the Australian Government that provides free services and support to carers.

Your Side also offers Counselling and Coaching services, available for anyone no matter your circumstance or age. Our Counsellors and Coaches are non-judgemental and confidential and are here to help you with life’s challenges. You can find more info on our website.

Carers, you are usually the ones giving the care, now is the time to also care for yourself and reach out for support when you need it. 🧡

16/10/2025

🎪Come say hi at the this Saturday 18 October!

Drop by our stall, have a chat, and learn about aged care and how we can help you navigate and access aged care services.

It’s a FREE fun day with plenty of stalls, activities, food and a parade!🌞

Pop along anytime between 9:00am- 3:30pm in Eastwood.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!🥳

🗓Saturday 18 October
🕒Stall hours: 9am- 3:30pm
📍Rowe Street, Eastwood
🎟FREE- this community fair is free to attend

14/10/2025

This week is , a week to acknowledge and thank the three million unpaid carers who support Australians every day, who often do not get recognised for their tireless work. This year's theme "You are, know, or will be one" highlights how every person will be a carer at some point in their lives.

Australia has an aging population, and the care system is struggling to keep up to meet the needs of older Australians. The struggle is caused by a few factors including:

💚Australians living longer
💙Australian family sizes shrinking meaning there are fewer people to assist in caring roles
💚A shortage of aged care workers
💙63% of women now being in the workforce (when previously they typically helped care for older family members)
💚A delay in aged care Government funding

The delay in funding and shortage of paid care workers means that family members must fill this critical gap by becoming unpaid carers. They take on managing medications, attending appointments, meal preparations etc. This role is often juggled with employment and parenting responsibilities.

Many carers are sacrificing careers, income, superannuation, and their own health to care for their aging loved ones. Being a carer often results in reduced working hours and earning potential, as well as having to find alternate jobs that are flexible and accommodating to their caring responsibilities. A primary carer loses an average of close to $400,000 in lifetime earnings.

All these responsibilities and roles can lead to burnout for unpaid carers. The Carer Gateway program is an Australian Government program that provides free services and support for carers. They work with a range of health and carer organisations across Australia. Find more info here: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

This week we advocate for better support for unpaid carers, and we continue to find sustainable solutions like respite care, flexible work, encouraging self care and support for carers rights.

Thank you to all the carers that continue to support and care for the millions of older Australians.🧡

If you would like your loved one to receive high quality aged care services, give us a call on 1300 134 332 and chat with one of our Aged Care Support Specialists. They help navigate the aged care funding system with you and help you on your journey to accessing aged care services.

13/10/2025

🌞Your Side will be at the annual Granny Smith Festival this year!🌞

Come visit our stall this Saturday 18 October in Eastwood and have a chat with us about aged care.

Look out for Sara and Sharon, our Aged Care Support Specialists who will be there to answer all your questions and help you understand the aged care reform.

It’s free and there will be plenty of stalls to enjoy, as well as rides, food, a parade, performances and more! 🎪

🗓Saturday 18 October
🕒Stall hours- 9am- 3:30pm
📍Rowe Street, Eastwood. Stall 28
🎟FREE- this community festival is free to attend

We can’t wait to see you there!🍃

09/10/2025

🧠💬Today on we are highlighting the importance of good mental health for older people.

Older people can face some challenges as they age, which can impact their mental health. This could look like:

💚Loneliness and isolation
💙Loss of independence
💚Decline in health
💙Grief and life transitions

These factors can impact the mental health of anyone at any age, but more so seniors. Negative mental health in older people is sometimes dismissed or underdiagnosed and simply seen as a part of getting older. It’s important to break the stigma and talk about what is causing those negative underlying feelings.

We need to create safe environments where older people can openly talk about their mental health in a non-judgemental way. By encouraging open conversations, checking in regularly with the older people in your life and advocating for mental health services for seniors, we will be one step closer to living in a world where our seniors won’t feel overlooked but rather supported to live their best life.

Your Side has a Counselling and Coaching service that is available for anyone regardless of your age or circumstance. Our qualified Counsellors and Coaches are here to listen and talk about your mental health. We believe that everyone deserves dignity, connection and access to mental health care.

You can find more info about our Counselling and Coaching services on our website. 🌐

07/10/2025

🧠October is Mental Health Month and this week is . It’s a time to remind everyone that they are not alone and that mental health affects all of us.

When you feel in control of your mental health, it is easier to problem-solve and see positivity in your life. This week we encourage everyone to talk about their feelings and reach out for support if they need it.

At Your Side we have a Counselling and Coaching service that can support you with life’s changes and challenges. Anyone can use these services no matter your age or circumstances. Our qualified Counsellors and Coaches are respectful and non-judgemental. You can find out more info on our website here:
https://yourside.org.au/counselling-and-coaching-services/

You can also support yourself and others this week by:

💙Checking in with your friends and family
💚Acknowledging what you are feeling
💙Practice kindness to yourself and others
💚Giving yourself the grace you needs during challenging times

The more we normalise conversations about mental health, the more we can support one another. 💬

01/10/2025

👴🌎Today marks International Day of Older Persons. The theme for this year is Ageing with Dignity- Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide.

We live in a global ageing population, and today is a time to acknowledge the need of stronger care systems which prioritise the dignity and respect of older people worldwide.

Australia is undergoing a significant reform following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Standards. This reform aims to strengthen the quality of care and support for older Australians and is set to commence 1 November 2025.

The reform will include:
✅The New Aged Care Act- this new Act revolves around person-centred care and strengthens the rights of older individuals accessing aged care services.
✅The Support at Home Program- This program will help Australians remain living in their home with the support of aged care services. This will put you at the centre of your aged care experience.
✅Improved Quality Standards- This aims to enhance care quality and accountability of aged care providers.

These changes are a step towards a future where older Australians receive dignified, higher quality care in a way that suits their needs. We also take the day to advocate for respectful and dignified care for older people worldwide.

At Your Side we want to support our clients to live the best life they can, and as an organisation we are ready for when the reform commences.

If you are interested in a high quality aged care provider, give us a call on 1300 134 332.🤳

30/09/2025

Today we held a Support at Home info session at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church in Chatswood. We had a great turn out and the session was filled with keen individuals and families that wanted to learn about the upcoming changes in the aged care sector and what Support at Home will mean to them.

Our Aged Care Support Specialists Sara and Sharon answered questions asked by the attendees and made the Support at Home program understandable 🙌. There was also the opportunity to chat to them one-on-one after the session for more tailored information.

If you or someone you know would like to join a Support at Home info session, we will have other sessions happening soon, so watch this space for more details. 😊

25/09/2025

🔊Attention followers who live local to the Your Side office - put this free event in your calendar: the Emergency Services Community Day next Thursday in Chatswood. 👮‍♀️👨‍🚒‍👩‍⚕️

There will be representatives from the NSW Police, Fire Rescue NSW, the SES, St John Ambulance and Sydney Water to give live demonstrations and explain essential skills and safety tips. You can explore fire trucks, police cars and emergency vehicles up close. 🚒🚔🚑

There will also be live music, face-painting and a sausage sizzle - so it's a great school holidays activity for the family. Click the link for more info.

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