Carer Conversations

Mar 30 2025 41 ep. 31 mins 26
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Listen to interviews with experts and carers who share specialised information and inspiring stories about the caring role. Carer Conversations by The Benevolent Society, in association with Carer Gateway, is a podcast hosted by Patty Kikos to empower and inform carers across Australia.

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Understanding Neurodivergence, Trauma & Self Regulation Through Different Decades

Mar 30 2025 34 mins  
Join Patty Kikos as she delves into the inspiring journey of Louise, who stepped into the role of a young carer at just 13, navigating the challenges of her mother's grief and her brother's sorrow. Louise's story doesn't end there; she later became a devoted carer to her two wonderfully unique neurodivergent children. Now, as a compassionate counselor, Louise empowers other carers,

Sam Bloom's Healing Journey After She Became A Paraplegic

Feb 27 2025 31 mins  
Join Patty Kikos for an inspiring and heartfelt interview with Sam and Cameron Bloom, the incredible couple behind the touching story of 'Penguin Bloom.' Hear firsthand how a freak accident in Thailand left Sam a paraplegic, and how their lives took an unexpected turn. Discover the magic that unfolded when a young magpie chick with a broken wing entered their lives, helping them he

Jana Pittman - Overcoming Disappointment To Specialised Doctor

Jan 30 2025 23 mins  
In this compelling episode, Patty Kikos interviews Jana Pittman, as she shares the remarkable story of her transition from Olympian to medical professional, and ultimately, to a devoted mother of six. With honesty and passion, she reflects on the challenges and setbacks that shaped her path and how those experiences led to her most rewarding role as a doctor and mother. Join us for

What’s It Like To Receive Coaching At Carer Gateway?

Dec 19 2024 32 mins  
Patty Kikos chats with Trish Mitchell who shares her experiences as a former dancer and her passion for coaching. Trish cared for her father after her mother passed and helps to unpack what coaching is at The Carer Gateway and how it differs to life, sports or business coaching. GUEST: Trish Mitchell - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/ Jack’s Counselling interview https://short

When The CEO of ADHD Australia & Her Son Differ With Their Diagnosis

Nov 28 2024 36 mins  
This month, Patty Kikos interviews Mel who is the CEO of ADHD Australia. Mel was diagnosed with ADHD while overseas and studying for her degree. She shares what it’s like to raise her son in Australia, and how they not only have different tendencies, but very different responses to medications as well. GUEST: Melissa Webster - https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Fo

Kerri Simplifies Your Finance Questions For Aged Care Facilities

Oct 30 2024 32 mins  
Patty Kikos speaks with Kerri Mendl, who is passionate about educating people about the different options they have when it comes to entering aged care facilities, especially when it comes to getting the financial support they’re entitled to, as well as protecting their assets. You’ll want to grab a pen and take some notes for this amazing episode. GUEST: Kerri Mendl - https:/

Battling Breast Cancer & Then Thriving

Sep 29 2024 29 mins  
Patty Kikos interviews Dianne Mangley, who shares her incredibly inspiring journey of her cancer diagnosis. Dianne’s sense of humour is infectious, and her resilience is tenacious as she outlines how caring for her dad who had cancer inspired her to become a nurse, and despite her mum’s mental illness, has found it in her heart to not only forgive her, but care for her as she n

Asking Foster Carers The Right Questions

Aug 29 2024 30 mins  
Leigh opens up to Patty Kikos on the importance of asking foster carers the right questions, especially when it comes to dealing with trauma, grief, neurodivergence and challenging behaviours. They discuss how to be inclusive and why support networks are so imperitive. GUEST: Leigh - https://www.carergateway.gov.au/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Patty on Instagram Follow The Benevolent

Rehabilitation - What Every Carer Needs To Know

Jul 30 2024 33 mins  
Patty Kikos interviews Yasmine Loupis, who works as a rehabilitation case manager and has a wealth of knowledge and passion about healing and recovery. Yasmine shares many helpful tips for how carers can best support themselves, and their loved ones on this journey, which often begins as a sudden and unexpected event which can be both shocking and traumatic. GUEST: Yasmine Loupis

Indigenous Inter-Generational Caring

Jun 27 2024 31 mins  
Patty Kikos interviews Tarsha Jones, a Gomeroi woman from country NSW. Tarsha shares her caring journey for her dad, brother, and 2 of her 4 children, along with her journey of discovering her Aboriginal heritage and her calling to eradicate racism, as well as create safe cultural pathways for mob to feel safe when accessing services. GUEST: Tarsha Jones - https://www.carergatewa