Caring for carers of Autistic people with Mel Spencer OAM: a different brilliant podcast S5 Ep5 скачать в хорошем качестве

Caring for carers of Autistic people with Mel Spencer OAM: a different brilliant podcast S5 Ep5

In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey chats with Mel Spencer OAM, CEO of Different Journeys, who draws on her lived experience and professional expertise to discuss unpaid carers of Autistic people. Mel explores the key challenges and barriers carers face, the supports available, and what can be done to help carers balance their responsibilities with their own wellbeing, personal goals and community participation. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to the podcast and guest Mel Spencer 0:28 - Defining the role of a carer vs. a parent 2:26 - Navigating support systems as a carer 6:01 - The hidden value and economic impact of unpaid carers 7:26 - Challenging guilt and embracing the carer identity 9:08 - Support available through Carer Gateway and other programs 11:02 - Young carers and support for siblings 12:04 - Shifting perspective: carer as a distinct role 13:23 - Burnout, self-compassion, and celebrating small wins 16:01 - Advocating and the emotional toll on carers 18:01 - Finding joy and being truly seen 20:02 - Common challenges all carers face 22:22 - The importance of representation and community 24:50 - Letting go of shame and embracing support 27:32 - Learning to outsource and accept help 30:04 - Best advice for carers: permission, options, and connection 33:02 - Supporting carers in the workplace 34:55 - Role models and peer support 36:01 - Why looking after yourself matters Further Resources & Reading: Resource books aimed at helping parents, carers and support workers now discounted: https://www.aspect.org.au/blog/resour... What is autism: https://www.aspect.org.au/about-autis... Aspect Self-compassion Program for Autistic Adults (ASPAA): https://www.aspect.org.au/our-researc... Carers Gateway: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/ About Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): Aspect is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the world’s most extensive autism-specific educational programs. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum to co-develop, co-produce and co-deliver supports and services that are individualised, goal driven and grounded in evidence-based practices. Stay Connected: Subscribe to our channel for more videos. Visit our website: https://www.aspect.org.au/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Aspect.Links Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Contact Us: For more information, or to discuss how we can help you, please contact our customer service team on 1800 277 328 Hashtags: #AutismSpectrumAustralia #Aspect #Autism #AutismAwareness #podcast #adifferentbrilliant#CaringForCarers #AutismCarers #CarerSupport #CarerBurnout #NeurodivergentVoices #UnpaidCarers #CarerIdentity #autismparenting #DifferentJourneys #CarerGateway #SelfCompassion #AutismAdvocacy