Real Stories from Australia's Carer Community

You are not navigating
this alone.

Why Do We Care? gives carers, professionals and people with lived experience a place for honest conversation — hosted by parent carer and founder Rachel Mirabito. Whether you’re a carer looking for community or a provider wanting to connect with ours, get in touch below.

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

Parents and Carers

Carer Support

Every carer's journey looks different, and support should too. Dive into podcast episodes covering the topics that matter most to you, or work with Rachel one-on-one to navigate your own path forward.

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

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For Practitioners & Providers

Rachel welcomes opportunities to collaborate with practitioners, providers and professionals in the disability, mental health and neurodivergent space. Be a guest on the podcast to share your expertise, co-facilitate workshops for carers, or connect with Rachel to reach the carers who need your services.

Rachel Mirabito collaborating with a practitioner in a warm, professional setting

The Podcast

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I’d Love to hear from you!

Whether you’re reaching out with a message of support, you’d love to work with me, or there’s a topic or person you’d love to hear on 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