Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Declining
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
Consistency
96%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Navigating A Public Tantrum With Finesse

Oct 30, 2025 35m

Gricel Mendez chats about migrating to Australia from Argentina, studying psychology and educational leadership. She also discusses founding an organisation that teaches Positive Behaviour Supports…

Alternative Therapies For People With Alternative Needs

Sep 29, 2025 32m

Patty Kikos interviews Romy Holman, who shares her story about her daughter Milla being deprived of oxygen for ten minutes during her birth, and then being diagnosed with epilepsy and cerebral palsy.…

From Clinically Depressed For 5 Years, To Motivational Speaker

Aug 28, 2025 29m

Graeme Cowan joins us to share his journey of being clinically depressed and unable to work for 5 years. His psychiatrist described it as the worst case he had ever treated, and since finding the…

Caring For A Loved One Who Is Suicidal

Jul 30, 2025 30m

Alex Li chats about caring for his loved one who is navigating complex trauma, depression and suicidality. He shares how important it is to be mindful of language and connected to community, as well…

How Ronald McDonald House Charities Help Families

Jun 29, 2025 31m

Patty Kikos interviews Barbara Ryan, the CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia about the wonderful ways that RMHC supports families in need, from the house charities, hospital rooms, as…

The Best Ways To Have A Healthy Happy Brain

Apr 29, 2025 33m

Patty Kikos interviews Rose Rowlson, a health and wellness advocate, a dementia educator and a clinical counselling consultant and trainer. She's a carer herself, and has worked in the community, as…

Understanding Neurodivergence, Trauma & Self Regulation Through Different Decades

Mar 30, 2025 34m

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.…

Sam Bloom's Healing Journey After She Became A Paraplegic

Feb 27, 2025 31m

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…

Jana Pittman - Overcoming Disappointment To Specialised Doctor

Jan 30, 2025 23m

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…

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

Dec 19, 2024 32m

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…

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

Nov 28, 2024 36m

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…

Kerri Simplifies Your Finance Questions For Aged Care Facilities

Oct 30, 2024 32m

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…

Battling Breast Cancer & Then Thriving

Sep 29, 2024 29m

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…

Asking Foster Carers The Right Questions

Aug 29, 2024 30m

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…

Rehabilitation - What Every Carer Needs To Know

Jul 30, 2024 33m

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…

Indigenous Inter-Generational Caring

Jun 27, 2024 31m

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…

Bronte Campbell - Olympian & Carer

May 30, 2024 33m

Patty Kikos interviews Bronte Campbell, who knows a thing or 2 about achieving her goals in the swimming pool, as she’s been a competitive swimmer for many years. So far, she has secured 14 gold…

Expert Advice From Paul, On Transitioning Your Loved One Into Aged Care

May 13, 2024 32m

Patty Kikos interviews Paul Murphy who went from being an accountant and financial planner, to an advocate for helping people put their loved ones into Aged Care facilities. Knowing the numbers, the…

The Importance Of A Will, Power Of Attorney & Enduring Guardian

Apr 29, 2024 28m

Patty Kikos interviews Lamia Daher, who is a hijab wearing partner in a law firm. She shares many tips and resources for carers about the importance of Estate Planning, specifically when it comes to…

From Entrepreneur To Full Time Carer For His Wife

Apr 11, 2024 34m

Patty Kikos interviews Warwick Doughty about his devotion to the care of his beloved wife Annie who has dementia. “Wazza”, as he is affectionately known, enjoyed an illustrious career that included…

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Carer Conversations has published 47 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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