I’m looking for inhome support after traumatic event newly single mother of 5

[Shorty85]

Hi I am hoping I can get some information on getting some in home support for myself. I have arranged an in home nanny to be hopefully starting soon to assist with my young children and there daily routines and education and age appropriate activity’s. In all honesty though I can not function I have not been able to get threw my own everyday domestic and household duties which there for holds us back as a family I worry because there is rules for getting help with this service and if I’m not able to keep up my household chores and have educator or nanny to only have to deal with my 2 year old twins needs I will not be able to get the help I’m drowning and need help if anyone knows of service that might be able to help with domestic and management of life after debilitating trauma that would be great thanks new member hoping to get some advice for myself and my family

[geoff]

Hello Shorty85, and a warm welcome to the forums.

I understand that life is pretty busy for you which I'm terribly sorry so I have a link which I'd like you to copy and paste into your browser

-https://www.education.gov.au/subsidies-families-using-nanny

and even as though your day is full, do you have any time to book an appointment with your doctor who may then refer you over to a psychologist.

You can do this using a 'mental health plan', which entitles you to 10 Medicare paid sessions per year.

Please let us know how you get on.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

[Guest_933]

May I suggest going to see a social worker, they with be able to help coordinate the services you need. A Social Worker will act as an advocate for you. Your Doctor, Hospital, or Centrelink can help find you a Social Worker.

I hope you gain the help you need soon.

Belle