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  • Looking after your own health can give you the energy and vitality you need for your role as carer.
  • Your emotional health is important. When times get tough, it may help to seek out professional counselling services. Start by speaking to your doctor or palliative care service.
  • Accept help from others and the palliative care team. They are there to help you as a carer.
  • Take a break from your caring role. Ask your palliative care service about your respite options.
  • Carers Victoria provides counselling and practical resources to support you in your caring role.
  • Palliative Care Victoria provides a useful guidebook for carers.

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Reviewed on: 14-02-2017