Sibel’s life took an unexpected turn when her son Ethan contracted pneumococcal meningitis at just two years old, leaving him with an acquired brain injury. Now twenty one years old, Ethan defies expectations and thrives despite his disabilities. 

Kiara’s caring role started when she was eight years old. At twenty-four, Kiara is a devoted mother to Rider, her three-year-old autistic son with global developmental delay.

Coming from a Middle Eastern Muslim background, Najla brings a unique perspective to the table. With decades of experience in vocational education and training, she’s not just an expert in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Open and honest conversations with carers discussing the challenges, roadblocks, and joys of caring. Break down the stigmas around care by hearing the stories of people who live this experience every day.

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue finds a story of friendship. She chats with Peter and Keith, who have both been carers for their wives living with dementia and became friends through their caring journeys.

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue chats with Imogen about growing up with a twin sister who requires care. Imogen has always been a carer for Jacinta in some capacity throughout her life, as family circumstances and schools changed.

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue chats with Sebastian about his journey caring for his husband Jeff. Sebastian transitioned from partner to carer when Jeff was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

In this episode of Care to Share, Prue chats with Julian Maroun and his fiancée about their journey caring for Julian’s brother Luke. Julian grew up caring for Luke, alongside his family. He discusses the challenges of being a young carer and how that has moulded who he is today. Juliane’s Fiancée now supports the Maroun family’s care of Luke, who has Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. She unpacks the challenges of navigating a relationship and care, as well as how Luke has evolved through a more dynamic care structure that includes the support of the whole family.

Introducing Care to Share, a UTS Impact Studios podcast hosted by Prudence Granger, Carer-in-Residence for the Carer Knowledge Exchange. This podcast features open and honest conversations with carers discussing the challenges, roadblocks, and joys of caring.