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Compassion fatigue can be a side effect of caring for someone in need. It causes physical and emotional exhaustion and reduces the ability to empathise. When you are overly compassionate without taking time to regularly recharge, you can become less able to feel and care for others.

To provide for another we need resources to share. This is why building a pool of strategies and resources, however simple this sounds, is key to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy. This also will support you to keep caring compassionately for your loved ones.

For more information see our self-care for supporters’ webpage
https://blueknot.org.au/supporters/self-care-for-supporters/

Blue Knot Day 2022

Blue Knot Day 2022
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Blue Knot Foundation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pay respect to the First Nations Peoples and their Elders, past, present and future. We acknowledge their strength and resilience to thrive as Sovereign Owners and are honoured to journey with them on the path to healing and reconciliation. Please be aware that this website may contain the names, images and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased.

Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service1300 657 380
National Counselling and Referral Service - Disability1800 421 468