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.

Rachel Mirabito, parent carer, podcast host and founder of Benji's Mum
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.
Rachel Mirabito, host and founder

For listeners

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.

Rachel Mirabito on a video call with a carer, shown on a laptop screen

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Be a Guest on the Podcast

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.

Rachel Mirabito in conversation with a guest

The Podcast

Latest Conversations

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I’d love to hear from you

Whether you would like to share your story, suggest a topic or guest, or send feedback about the podcast, I’d love to hear from you. Every conversation starts here.

What listeners are saying

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

Lucia Anna Ciccollitto via Spotify

Common questions

Questions from listeners and guests