by Carrie | Refresh and Renew
In the aged care and disability industry we know that work can be stressful. We deal with a variety of people who require our attention and support, as well as having to complete tasks within a tight timeframe. As team leaders or coordination staff, we have deadlines...
by Carrie | Clients, Training
Thursday October 10th is World Mental Health Day 2019. The World Health Organisation notes that mental and neurological disorders make up 6.6% of the total disability of older adults aged 60 and over. Additionally, approximately 15% of adults aged 60 and over suffer...
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...
