by Donna | Care and Safety
Right now things are pretty crappy for a lot of people. All of us face restrictions on what we can do, who we can see, where we can go. Depending on where you are, things may also be very tight in terms of space and options for physical freedom. We are experiencing a...
by Donna | CDC, Compliance
Often, when I mention the word ‘governance’ to people, I see their faces glaze over and a thought bubble appears above them that almost shouts “oh no, not that boring, hard stuff!” However, Standard 8 – Organisational Governance – supports all of the other...
by Donna | CDC, Compliance
For inspiration on this week's blog, I've turned to that old Beetles classic ‘Help'. Standard Four is all about services and supports that help people maintain their ability to participate in life. Sometimes people can feel ‘down’ when they can’t do what they...
by Donna | CDC, Compliance
Maybe it’s the combination of having both ‘Personal Care’ and ‘Clinical Care’ in the one standard that makes this a tricky Standard to unpack. I know some of you don’t provide clinical care, but stick with me here. Both types of ‘care’ are really important in helping...