Some of you may have heard that the group and our service features in a recent Encounter program on ABC RN entitled “The Power of Vulnerability” produced by Carmel Howard. Pia and 2 women from the group – Lesley and Carol – were interviewed for the program. The key message was that true courage and strength comes from being able to accept and engage with one’s own vulnerability. Clearly this is the challenge for women in the ABCG and one that they meet so admirably. Carmel also recorded the start of one group and captured another woman, Leona speaking about how talking with other women in the group provides a much needed balance to the more clinical approach of doctors and health professionals involved in their care.
To download the program as an MP3 click here or go to the ABC website to listen online.
Finances
Keep a spreadsheet of all costs. Include service dates, invoice numbers etc. Ring Centrelink and make an appointment to find out what benefits you are entitled to, e.g. disability support pension, carer’s allowance, carer’s payment. Ring your superannuation board and discuss whether you are entitled to a payout, and what may be involved in accessing your money.