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Raise your understanding

There are lots of things you can do in the self-care room to grow your understanding. Here are some key things you need to know about self-care.

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What self-care is

  • Committing to your own health and well-being.
  • Doing those things that make a difference to your own health and wellbeing.
  • Seeking help and support when you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
 

What self-care isn’t

  • Self-care isn’t selfish or weakness
  • Self-care isn’t only for people who are unwell.
  • Self-care isn’t the same for everyone.
  • Self-care isn’t just yoga and salads for lunch.
 

Some examples of self-care

  • Having a cup of tea and a chat with a co-worker.
  • Taking a walk outdoors in nature.
  • Deliberatively taking your breaks to recharge.
  • Checking in with yourself.
  • Be physically active, eat healthy, and sleep well.
 

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.

You can download or order printed copies of the ELDAC Self-Care Pack, which includes 5 introductory resources to support the wellbeing of aged care staff who are caring for older people at the end of life.