Carer
I worked in the age care industry as a Lifestyle carer. My role was to entertain residents with their exercise and balance brain exercises, and create singing, music and art activities. During the COVID-19 lockdown I kept residents in touch with loved ones through Tele Skype. When I engaged one on one with residents, they would talk about the lives they had before coming into care.
I now am caring for my life-partner, Glenn. I focus on what seems to work for us, which is using a white board to communicate what his day will be and organising activities, including exercise with a personal trainer, painting at home and singing with the Unforgettables choir on Saturdays. He also enjoys football at the Newcastle Knights ground when they play at home.