00:02Parenting isn't always fun and games.
00:07Especially for those whose kids live with disability.
00:12New data shows high psychological stress is twice as likely for parents of children with disability.
00:18These parents are also nearly twice as likely to report they are not in good health.
00:23No, it's alright Leon, just leave him.
00:25Sarah Galea knows what burnout feels like.
00:27You just feel numb. There's no down time. It is just constant supervision and constant care.
00:33Her youngest has multiple disabilities including developmental delay.
00:37Her eldest is autistic.
00:39I love them absolutely. Endlessly. With all my heart.
00:44But there are days that are heartbreakingly hard. Really hard.
00:51The survey also shows carers like Sarah are 50% more likely to find parenting frustrating.
00:57And to feel lonely.
00:59This has significant consequences not only for the mental health and wellbeing of the parents but also for the children.
01:05And make people's journeys hopefully easier than mine was.
01:09It wasn't all bad news though.
01:10They were much more likely to be reaching out to professionals for parenting information and advice.
01:16Can we do this one?
01:17My Time is one program providing that support.
01:20Our members who are in the program are showing an increase in their sense of hope.
01:27Advocates say parenting courses are not for everyone.
01:31You need 24 to 48 hours to live in my shoes and then you won't offer me that course.
01:36The survey also found parents caring for children with disability were more than twice as likely to worry about them
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