Do you remember that old musical starring Audrey Hepburn – ‘My Fair Lady’? The main character, Eliza Doolittle, fantasises about a place that is secure and comfortable; a place that is warm, where she has not just what she needs, but also some simple...
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...
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...
Okay, so maybe the theme song from the movie High School Musical is not that familiar to you and yes, it’s a bit over the top and cutsie. However, the key message is a good one and hits the right note when we look at Standard #2 – Ongoing Assessment and Planning...
Remember the iconic Australian song from the early 80’s by Moving Pictures? ‘What About Me?’ … yes, sorry in advance for the flashbacks to bad eighties hair and a pretty ordinary video clip. However, the song itself and the ‘voice’ it gives to...
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