Raise your understanding

What self-care is

• Self-care is about making a commitment to your own health and wellbeing.
• Self-care is about doing those things that you consider important for your own health and wellbeing.
• Self-care is about the having information, skills, and support that you need to manage your own health and wellbeing.
• Self-care is about seeking help when you feel stressed or overwhelmed.

Some examples of self-care

• Having a cup of tea and a chat with a co-worker.
• Taking a walk outdoors in nature.
• Taking your break.
• Checking in with yourself.
• Being physically active, healthy eating, and sleeping well.
• Attending a yoga or mediation class.

Why self-care is important

• Because your health and wellbeing are important.
• Because aged care work can be demanding and exhausting, and it can burn you out.
• Because if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able take care of others.
• Because the aged care sector needs skilled workers.

•  Watch this video from Phoenix Australia about the importance of taking care of yourself.