When Tarryn Coleman gave birth to her daughter Isla 16 years ago, she did not only become her mum, but her carer as well. Ms Coleman and Nick McAllister, the ABC's Disability Affairs Reporter, share their experiences.
Tarryn Coleman wasn't prepared to become a carer as well as a mother when her daughter Isla was born with Down Sydnrome16 years ago.
According to Carer's WA, there are currently 230,000 people who care for someone in the state of more than 2.65 million nationally. The organisation works in collaboration with carers, carers associations, government, and peak bodies to develop policy, advocacy, programs and events to improve the lives of Australia's 2.7 million carers.Carer Gateway website
"I have accessed supports and services through Carers WA including counselling, which really helped me to understand my role as a carer," she said.
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