Webinar: Supporting the Psychological Wellbeing of MND Carers

According to the recent report released by MND Australia ‘Every Moment Matters: Addressing the human and economic toll of motor neurone disease in Australia’, MND carers experience many emotions and are constantly adjusting to the various demands of their caring role. This can include isolation, stress, anxiety, sadness, and guilt. (2025: pp 40-42)).

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. To help raise awareness and in the spirit of National Carers Week which is just prior to this event, we will be joined by Paul Cafarella to talk about psychological wellbeing for MND carers.

As a MND carer know that you are not alone. This webinar is open to all MND carers in NSW, ACT and NT. We invite all members of the MND NSW Carer Program, as well as any other carers in the MND community to attend.

Come along to this online event and find out:

• What are the challenges to a MND carer’s psychological wellbeing
• The importance of self-care and helpful strategies
• Handy resources or services that are available to MND carers.

Bring your questions, concerns and well-being strategies to share!

Guest Speaker: Paul Caferella

Meet Paul Cafarella, a Senior Health Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the Department of Respiratory, Sleep Medicine, and Ventilation at Flinders Medical Centre. He is also affiliated with Flinders University and the University of Adelaide in South Australia.

His research has highlighted the significant impact of caring for people with MND and the urgent need to support the psychological well-being of carers and families, and people living with MND.

His areas of clinical and research expertise include the assessment and treatment of mental health problems in individuals with respiratory and motor neurone diseases, as well as their caregivers; non-pharmacological interventions to enhance psychological well-being, including behaviour change programmes; illness perceptions; adherence; social stigma; and social networks in disabled populations.

Have you joined our MND Carers Program?

A carer provides unpaid emotional, psychological or practical care and support to a family member or friend who is living with MND.

If this is you, please join the MND NSW Carers Program,  you can find out more about the program and how to register on this page of our website: Carer Support

You do not need to be a member of our Carers Program to register for this event. 

Contact us

If you would like to speak with someone about this event or about our Carers Program call us on 1800 777 175 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.