Aged Care Keeping Well At Home The challenges faced by older Australians during COVID-19 are complex and many of the measures designed to keep us all safe are having a disproportionate effect.
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.
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.
Aged Care Raising awareness of elder abuse As difficult as it may be to comprehend, around 4-6 per cent of elderly Australians are subject to some form of elderly abuse.
Aged Care National Palliative Care Week 2020 This week is National Palliative Care Week. Organised by Palliative Care Australia and supported by the Department of Health, it aims to raise awareness and understanding and to break down misconceptions about palliative care in Australia.
Disability Behaviour Support Plans & Careseekers A Behaviour Support Plan or BSP is a document prepared in consultation with a person living with a disability, their family, carers and other support people that addresses the needs of the person identified as having complex behaviours of concern.
Up-skilling for care workers in self-isolation With most of us having more time at home than we are used to, now is a great time to complete on-line courses to advance your skills.
Mental Health Looking after your well-being during this time It is completely normal to be having feelings of anxiety and distress during this unprecedented time. Whether you are in self-isolation or choosing to adopt social distancing measures, it is important to keep a positive outlook and good mental health.
NDIS Social Distancing For Careseekers & Care Workers One of the terms that we have been hearing a lot lately is the term Social Distancing. So what is it and what does it mean for someone requiring care and support or for care workers?
NDIS Acquired Disability Adjusting to your new lifestyle after acquiring a disability is difficult. Whilst you can’t change what has happened, you can reframe the way you view and cope with your disability. What’s important to remember is that you’re still in control of your life.