Identifying as a carer is not always something that comes naturally to families who support a loved one with a disability. The line between what we see as the role of family and what are added or unique responsibilities when a family member has a disability can be very fluid and can also change over time. In this episode, we unpack this further with Kirsten and Claire from Carers Queensland and explore the various options for support, including for siblings and young carers.&nbsp;If you would like to contact Kirsten or Claire for more information or support, please call 1300 747 636 or head to the <a href="https://carersqld.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carers Queensland website</a>.Now And The Future is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.For more information please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/qld/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DSQ website</a>, or follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DownSyndromeQld/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/downsyndromeqld/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Instagram</a>.

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The Now And The Future podcast is an exciting way of sharing stories of Down Syndrome Queensland members, as well as opportunities, challenges and provide support and expert advice for the Down Syndrome community.  
Down Syndrome Queensland’s vision is to support, advocate for and empower people with Down Syndrome to take their rightful places as valuable and contributing members of their community, both now and into the future.