Real Stories from Australia's Carer Community
You are not navigating
this alone.
Why Do We Care? brings together carers, professionals and people with lived experience for honest conversations about neurodivergence, disability and mental health, hosted by parent carer and founder Rachel Mirabito.

I started the podcast, because I was the one googling at midnight, trying to make sense of it all. If one conversation here helps another family feel less alone, then I've done what I set out to do.
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Stories that meet you where you are
Every carer's journey looks different. Explore honest podcast conversations about the moments, questions and systems that shape life with neurodivergence, disability and mental health, or suggest a topic you would like to hear next.

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The podcast welcomes people with lived experience and relevant professional insight who can contribute to an honest, thoughtful conversation. Tell Rachel about your story, perspective or expertise and the value it could bring to listeners.

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“So real, raw and honest. I felt so much of what you said.”
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