mental health support

A Guide To Voting When Living With Disability

The Australian Federal Election is just around the corner on Saturday 21st May, 2022.

Understanding Trauma & Vicarious Trauma

Gaining an understanding of trauma can help care and support workers assist their clients who may be experiencing mental health issues as a result of a traumatic event. Learning to recognise vicarious trauma can help care and support workers be aware of their own mental health and avoid burn out.

supportworker

Support Workers & Expenses Incurred During A Service

When delivering a service to a client, it is important to have a discussion prior to beginning the service about what expenses might crop up and who will be paying for them.

supportworker

Supporting Your Clients To Achieve Their Goals

For aged care and disability support clients, identifying goals and pursuing the achievement of these goals can maximise positive outcomes and promote independence, empowerment and inclusion.

Mental Health

CS Talks... Mental Health Webinar

Challenging times can take a toll on mental health, yours and the mental health of those around you, including individuals you are supporting.

autism

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental condition that appears very early in a child's life, generally before the age of three.

Care Workers

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.

NDIS

Psychosocial Recovery Coach - Now Available For NDIS Participants

A new support item called the psychosocial recovery coach has been developed in response to feedback on integrating recovery-oriented practice within the NDIS.

supportcoordinator

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.

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.