Coming from a Middle Eastern Muslim background, Najla brings a unique perspective to the table. With decades of experience in vocational education and training, she's not just an expert in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

As a carer for her husband dealing with younger onset dementia, and a carer for her father with dementia, Najla reshapes the way we look at disability and the care experience.

My husband was diagnosed with dementia early onset, and my kids were devastated when I made the decision to continue to work.

I expected it from the community. I expected it from my parents. I did not expect it from my adult children. We then had this terrible conflict.

Care to Share is an Impact Studios podcast hosted by Prudence Granger, Carer-in-Residence for the Carer Knowledge Exchange.

It features open and honest conversations with carers discussing the challenges, roadblocks, and joys of caring.

• Produced by Siobhan Moylan.
• Sound Design by Melissa May.
• Impact Studios Executive Producer is Sarah Gilbert.

The Carer Knowledge Exchange brings together carers, former carers, researchers, policy makers and practitioners to share their knowledge and learn from each other, improving outcomes for carers by connecting research to practice. 

The project is a partnership between Carers NSW and the Institute for Public Policy and Governance at the University of Technology Sydney, and is proudly funded by the NSW Government. Find out more at www.carerknowledgeexchange.com.au.  

Support for carers

https://www.carerknowledgeexchange.com.au/public/support-for-carers/

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

You can contact Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14 or texting 0477 13 11 14.