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Companionship & Community Access - What Are They & How Do They Differ?

Both Community Access and Companionship care and support are forms of non-medical care and support that are vital to many members of our community.

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The NDIS & Sexual Health

The team at Careseekers were fortunate to chat to Meredith from Cohealth's Diversexy program, a disability focused sexual health workshop that empowers people with disability to enjoy sex rather than focus solely on abuse prevention.

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It's Okay To Say No & Why Sometimes It Is The Best Answer

Our amazing community of care and support workers are dedicated, hard working and reliable - they are what sets Careseekers apart. Many of the care and support workers on our platform are so dedicated that they have trouble saying no to work when it is offered to them.

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Definitions & Commonly Used Terms Around The NDIS

We've put together a list of disability definitions and commonly used terms.

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Tips For Writing Great Shift Notes

Shift notes reflect a client’s movement towards their goals, as identified in their individual support plans, and also represent a record of events on each shift or visit and therefore serve as a communication tool for other staff involved in their care.

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How To Navigate A Meet & Greet

Navigating a meet and greet can be challenging. Here are some great tips to help you during your meeting.

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Is Support Coordination The Next Step In Your Career?

Support coordinators work to identify the needs of their clients, personalise their support and ensure they are receiving appropriate services.

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Occupational Therapists - An Important Part Of Any NDIS Plan

Occupational Therapy aims to improve independence and participation in community involvement. The NDIS provides funding for Occupation Therapy services and it is often included in a NDIS participant's plan in either the Core Supports or Capacity Building sections.

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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

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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.