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- 14 Aug 2026
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Being Sandwiched
COTA NSW CEO Gohar Yazdabadi recently shared her family experience of the impact of an aged care system that can leave older people stranded in hospital.
In media interviews she shared her story of dealing with the deaths of both of her parents within six months of each other, whilst also parenting young children and heading up the Council on the Ageing NSW.
Gohar was interviewed on the Club Sandwich podcast. Listen to the episode by clicking here.
She was also a guest on ABC TV’s Compass. Watch the episode by clicking here.
Content note: These interviews feature discussion of terminal illness, carer burnout, grief, and systemic failures in aged care support.
For support: Carer Gateway 1800 422 737. Griefline 1300 845 745. Lifeline 13 11 14, 24/7.