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Careseekers Survey finds more than two out of three independent aged care and disability support workers are experiencing greater stress during COVID-19

Independent aged care and disability support workers have experienced increased stress levels while working during the COVID-19 pandemic due to financial strain and concern around contracting, or passing the virus onto clients. The

NDIS

Latest news from the NDIS

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert has announced the most substantial package of reforms to the NDIS since its establishment.

Aged Care

What is an Enabling Approach?

Also described as a new way of restoring and supporting the independence of older people, the enabling approach is goal oriented, aiming to build on strengths and goals, with the objective of fostering greater independence and, where possible, less reliance on services.

covid19

Help To Stop The COVID-19 Spread

These are extremely challenging times for our entire community. To protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19) there are important steps you can take to help reduce the spread.

Mental Health

How to support someone in a crisis

Support from friends, family, loved ones and health professionals plays a significant role in the recovery process of someone experiencing a mental health issue.

covid19

Creating A COVID-19 Safe Environment At Home

As the situation in Melbourne unfolds and outbreaks are identified in New South Wales, it is important to remain vigilant and to all do our part in limiting transmission.

Care Workers

What the Careseekers fee of 9% provides you with

It can be difficult to understand why we charge a fee on our platform and why a portion of your hard earned money should be deducted when you carry out services. We wanted to provide some details about what why this fee is charged and where the money goes.

Care Workers

How Existing Skills Can Transfer To Care & Support Work

The skills and experience gained in other industries or through caring for a family can be successfully and easily transferred into care and support work to make a difference in someone's life.

Aged Care

Telehealth Could Be Here To Stay

Digital health services have come to the fore during COVID-19. What has been used in rural and remote communities for years, telehealth has been adopted by the wider community during COVID-19 to help stop the spread of the virus.

Care Workers

Why saying yes to a 1 hour shift is a good idea

One of the many benefits of the Careseekers platform is that we do not require minimum hours for bookings. This is to ensure that aged care and disability care seekers do not have to use their funding for hours they don't need.