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The bell tolls for thee - the adverse impact on carers of family members...
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Adverse impact on carers of family members...


An interesting story out of Australia this week reported on the health problems that many carers of family members can have themselves.


A study of 1000 Aussie carers by the charity Wesley Mission found that caring of loved ones came at a profound cost.

Its 'Keeping minds Well: Caring Till it Hurts' report found almost 90% of carers looking after a spouse or relative with a mental illness reported an adverse impact on their own physical or mental health.

Three out of four carers surveyed also said their role had negatively affected their relationship with family and friends, while 57% said their employment and finances had suffered as a consequence.

"They more often than not sacrificed their time, money and even their careers", said Wesley Mission chief executive the Rev Keith Garner.

"Their caring comes at a cost, with an an overwhelming number declaring that their caring experience as a child provided a lasting negative into adult life."

Rev Garner said the challenge was to better support cares and reduce the stigma associated with caring."This is a challenge for all mental health providers.

As a New Zealand resident carer of a family member myself, I would hope that mental health providers would heed such a message

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The Aussie version of creation...

May 11th 2012 05:47
The Aussie version of creation: Barbies, booze and dishwashers a priority for the Commonwealth of Australia:



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Aussies teaching Poms 'strayan'...

Aussies teaching Poms to speak 'Strayan'. Great story, I'm sure. There's some great differences between Kiwi English and 'Strayan' too.

The best example of differences is about the flat rubber sandal with toe straps seen during summer in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In Australia they are "thongs", in NZ "jandals" and in the UK "flip flops". In the UK thongs are worn under your trousers. An Aussie name for trousers is also pants. Pants in the United Kingdom are worn under your trousers.

There is also a lot of slinging off between kiwis and Aussies pertaining to pronunciation. Aussies claim we say fush and chups, we claim Aussies say Feesh and cheeps. There are many examples. I bet there are many examples between Poms and Ausies. Click on the link below.

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Have you ever seen a cardtrick like this...


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The altruistic side of MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom, creates a political storm in NZ...

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Dotcom's altruism creating a political storm

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Kiwis part of an international force that marched into Madrid during Spanish Civil War...
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Kiwis part of international force that marched into Madrid...


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Indian farmers are committing suicide after using GM crops...
Indian farmers are committing suicide after using GM crops...


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Friday the 13th is unlucky for many...


Today is Friday the 13th, one of three in 2012. Why is this day such a superstitious one? You may have to go back centuries to answer that question; maybe back to biblical times


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Happy Easter to all at Orble...

April 5th 2012 07:09
Happy Easter to everybody at Orble - bloggers, readers and commenters.
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Happy Easter to all at Orble...

Have some hotcross buns, easter eggs, and have a great weekend with family and friends


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