NDIS 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.
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 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 Self contributing superannuation as an independent care or support worker As care and support workers we know you think a lot about others and their well being. It's also important you think about your own. Saving some money for your retirement may not be on your radar now, but it can make all the difference to your future!
Mental Health Returning to normal life little by little As restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 start to ease, the thought of returning to life as it was before the pandemic can be overwhelming for some.
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.
Aged Care COVID-19 Tips For The Elderly The Australian Government Department of Health advises that all Australians are at risk of contracting COVID-19, however people over the age of 60 are at a greater risk of more serious complications.