Financial Wellbeing for Carers

Financial wellbeing isn’t about how healthy your bank account looks – it’s about the role finances play in maintaining a happy and healthy life.
We know stress affects our physical and mental health, and sometimes money matters can contribute to that.

Designed specifically for parents and carers, this three-part online series introduces the concept of financial wellbeing, what it means and how it can help support you.

Facilitated by independent industry experts, we will explore how to create a foundation for your own financial wellbeing, build financial resilience, and tap into financial supports available for carers.

Join the live interactive sessions each week on ZOOM or watch on demand in your own time.

What to expect

Week 1 - Financial Resilience: How to bounce back

Wednesday 28 July: 11.00am – 12.00pm (AEST) – Presenter = Alison Gray, Wellthy

Learn to build financial resilience and how to access support from free financial counsellors, lenders and utility organisations when you experience financial difficulties and unexpected expenses.

We’ll share some tips and strategies for how you can become more financially resilient to future events and challenges that may create money stress.

Week 2 - Financial Self-Care: Creating Financial Wellbeing

Wednesday 4 August 11.00am – 12.00pm (AEST) – Presenter = Alison Gray, Wellthy

This session will cover how financial wellbeing differs from wealth creation, and why it is so important for our mental health and wellbeing to practice financial self-care.

We’ll explore what this looks like, ideas for dealing with financial stress and some practical tips to take control of your financial situation, regardless of current circumstances.

Week 3 - Financial support and carer payments

Wednesday 11 August 11.001m – 12.00pm (AEST) – Presenter = Carer Gateway

Learn about the avenues of financial support available for carers and how to access them.

Alison Gray - wellthyco.com

Alison Gray – Founder/Director, Wellthy

Alison Gray is a financial wellbeing speaker, trainer, money coach, and a passionate advocate for financial education and empowerment. In 2016, she co-founded Wellthy, a business that specialises in supporting companies to deliver effective workplace financial education and wellness programs.

Wellthy’s mission is to empower individuals with the mindset and skills to better manage their relationship with money and their future financial wellbeing. Alison began her entrepreneurship after a successful 25-year corporate career, predominantly in business advisory and senior management roles in the electricity industry.

Alison holds multiple qualifications including an MBA, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is a Fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs. She is a Certified Money Coach with the Money Coaching Institute (USA) and an Affiliate Member of the Financial Counsellors Association of Queensland

Learn more https://wellthyco.com/

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative providing support for unpaid carers. Aiming to make life easier, Carer Gateway offers services such as practical information and advice, financial assistance, respite, free counselling and coaching services, and connects carers through a community forum.

Learn more https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

Level up your financial confidence.

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What to expect

Week 1 - Financial Resilience: How to bounce back

Week 2 - Financial Self-Care: Creating Financial Wellbeing

Week 3 - Financial support and carer payments

Meet the Presenters

Carer Connect

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