Disability

While most of us will be taking a break and tucking into the turkey and mince pies over Christmas, thousands of Australians will be working throughout the holidays including an army of carers providing vital support to people at a time when it’s most needed. At HenderCare, we have a record team of 500 South

If you are a person living with pressure sores, or limited mobility, purchasing a bed and a pressure care mattress which helps with ease of movement and comfort is something you are likely to have considered. If you are a person living with pressure sores, or limited mobility, purchasing a bed and a pressure care

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has created a huge change in the way Australians with disabilities access care and support services. The NDIS provides people with a permanent and significant disability under 65 years access to support services that help them take part in everyday activities and achieve their goals. Common Questions about the

Thank you to the Sunday Mail for this great story on the weekend. The story highlights the importance of matching clients to the best suited team members and creating a continuity of service for a supported relationship. For Bannon Trenton, life changed the day she met Jackie Shovelar. For much of her adult life Trenton,

Did you know that heat kills more Australians than any other natural disaster? Australian summers are notoriously hot and the summer of 18/19 is expected to be no different. Extreme heat can lead to a number of heat-related illnesses including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn and heat rash. With so many serious potential

 Do you remember when…? This is the question that former broadcaster, Bob Byrne has been asking our community since 2013. What started as a small hobby has now blossomed into an online community of close to 180,000 followers and a series of published books. Adelaide Remember When and Australia Remember When are two Facebook pages

HenderCare has become one of the first disability providers in Australia to transfer to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. HENDERCARE TRANSFERS TO THE NDIS QUALITY AND SAFEGUARDS COMMISSION HenderCare has become one of the first disability providers in Australia to transfer to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Transferring to the Commission aligns with

HenderCare recognises our responsibility to provide reliable, high quality service to our clients. We have implemented an integrated management system that meets the requirements of the following standards for which we have third party certification; Quality ISO 9001:2008, Safety AS/NZS 4801:2001, Environmental ISO 14001:2004 and the Attendant Care Industry Standard 2013. At HenderCare, we believe

The NDIS has published a case study exploring how collaboration and innovative thinking from digital start-ups are making a real difference to people with disability. Thinking outside the box when looking for solutions to longstanding problems is key to bringing about change. From a start-up that is 3D printing orthoses for children with disability, to

First aid is a crucial skill for anyone who works in the aged care and disability sectors. All of our direct care staff have Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID004) certification. At HenderCare we regularly offer in-house first aid training including CPR. Delivered by Karina, who is a Registered Nurse and accredited first aid trainer,