Why do people care so much?

This week is National Carers Week 13-19 October 2019 to raise awareness and to applaud the work our unpaid carers do, day in, day out 24/7. They care for so many different reasons, and at any time in any of our lives, we too can become instant unpaid carers. Carers Australia is a national body representing unpaid carers with one simple aim: To create an Australia that values and supports the contribution that unpaid carers make both to the people they care for and to the community as a whole.

This Carers Week, the message is clear and a great initiative, Carers Australia is asking all unpaid carers from around Australia to tell us why they care. The response has been outstanding and nothing short of powerful. By putting the word ‘carer’ into context for many Australians to hear for themselves the direct words from our wonderful carers, giving a louder voice to our unpaid carers.

Within minutes of reading these stories, you can see the diversity in carers and why they have either chosen to care or have no alternative but to care in some situations. The stories shared to convey the sense of resilience and courage they have and what they face daily. They also point out how society and the community as a whole can help to support them in many different ways. Take some time and have a read for yourself at these unpaid carers stories. 

At Gourmet Meals we support our carers and those they care for by providing affordable, delicious home-style meals delivered directly to their door. Being approved providers for the NDIS and aged care provider means that there are huge cost savings to anyone ordering under a government-funded package or plan. We are wanting to help Carer Australia in their mission for awareness and to help improve the health, wellbeing and financial security to those who care. We believe that caring is a shared responsibility of family, community and government and Gourmet Meals would like to assist where we can to make this happen. 

So, let’s give our unpaid carers the recognition they so deserve! It’s time to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation, not just this week but every week.