Support That Works for Both of You
Because helping them shouldn’t mean losing yourself.
Caring for someone you love is one of the most generous things you can do. But it can also be one of the most exhausting.
You might be looking after a parent who wants to stay in their home, or supporting a partner with declining health. And in between work, kids, groceries, and appointments, you’re trying to keep your own life afloat.
You don’t complain. You just keep going. But deep down, a little voice keeps asking:
“How long can I do this?”
If you’re here, reading this, you probably already know the answer: something has to shift.
And it can without letting anyone down.
The reality of caring: it’s both a love and a labour
You care because you want to. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
- There’s the physical load, driving, cooking, coordinating care workers.
- The emotional load, worrying if they’re safe, if they’re happy, if you’re doing enough;
- And the invisible load, remembering medications, booking appointments, filling out forms, explaining things over and over.
It adds up. And it takes a toll.
Burnout isn’t selfish. It’s real. And it can sneak up on even the most capable, loving carer.
So what does support that works for both of you actually look like?
It’s care that helps your loved one stay safe, happy and independent, without you being their only lifeline.
It means:
- Someone else handling the laundry, cleaning, or cooking
- A trusted care worker helping with personal tasks like showering
- A provider that checks in regularly, so you’re not doing all the chasing
- Access to allied health that keeps them mobile and well
- Emotional and social support that doesn’t all come from you
And most importantly: it means you can go back to being the daughter, son, partner or friend, not just the carer.
It’s not “taking the easy way out.” It’s taking care of both of you.
There’s a myth that “good families look after their own.” And while love plays a huge role in care, so does sustainability.
Because if you burn out, nobody wins.
The right support lets you show up with love, not resentment. It keeps the relationship intact. It helps everyone breathe a little easier.
Home Care Packages: a system designed for both sides
A government-funded Home Care Package (HCP) can provide:
- Cleaning, meal prep and household tasks
- Transport to appointments
- Help with medications and personal care
- Physiotherapy, podiatry and other allied health
- Social connection and companionship
- Equipment and modifications to keep them safe
And all of it is coordinated through a provider, so you don’t have to wear the project manager hat anymore.
CareAbout is here for both of you
Whether you’re just starting to explore aged care, or already have a provider but feel things aren’t quite working, we can help.
We’ll:
- Help you understand the system (without the jargon)
- Work with both of you to find services that fit
- Match you with handpicked providers who respect your time, your loved one’s dignity, and the relationship between you
- Take on the admin, the calls, the comparisons
- Stay with you long-term, if needs change
All of this is free. Because care should ease the burden, not add to it.
