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Tips To Keep Cool This Summer
Here in Queensland the beginning of summer is kicking off and our days are going to get hotter than ever! While everyone does their best to keep cool and hydrated, for those caring for a loved one with high-needs it can be even harder to make it through these warmer...
Keeping The Kids Entertained During Lockdown
Whether you’re stuck inside because of rainy weather, you're self-isolating due to COVID-19 or trying to work from home with the kids, we know that it can sometimes be a struggle to find activities that keep kids of all ages entertained while staying indoors. And...
Supporting participants to stay connected during COVID
The last 18 months have been a challenging time for everyone as the world continues to manage the ongoing effects and changes of COVID-19. Alongside the concern for the obvious health implications, we’re becoming more and more aware of the social isolation and...
How To Improve Your Mental Health (Our 7 Top Tips)
Looking After Your Mental Health in 2021 Given what 2020 and 2021 has thrown us so far ... mental health? Is the number one concern for people working in health care and essential services. COVID-19 has put pressure on mental health like we have never seen before. All...
5 Ways To Better Empower Your Disability Support Participants
As a disability support service we want to ensure that our participants get the most out of their time with our support workers and are empowered to reach their goals. Whether it’s working together to build independence, boosting self-confidence, or even just enjoying...
How To Choose The Right Support Worker?
5 Tips To Help Choose The RIGHT Support Worker Finding the right support worker can have a big impact on your social, mental, and physical wellbeing. It’s important to take your time when searching for a new support worker and to be reassured that they will work well...
Vinnies CEO Sleep Out
What is the Vinnies CEO Sleepout? The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a one-night event over one of the longest and coldest nights of the year. Hundreds of CEOs, business owners as well as community and government leaders sleep outdoors to support the many Australians who are...
What Qualifications Do I Need?
What qualifications do I need to have to become a disability support worker in Australia? If you love caring for other people, take pride in making meaningful human connections, and want to make a difference to the community, then look no further than a career as a...
How To Start A Conversation About Aged Care With Your Loved One
Aged Care ... How To Start 'That' Conversation Starting the conversation with your parents or loved ones about introducing senior care services can be a really tough and emotional conversation. Many elderly parents and grandparents can be resistant to admitting that...
5 Tips To Sticking To Your New Years Resolutions!
Now that Christmas has been and gone, it’s time for us to happily say goodbye to 2020 and raise a glass to welcome in 2021. Now’s the time to reflect on the last 12 months and to start planning for the year ahead. For so many of us the new year signifies more than...
