General News

We spoke with Amanda about the COVID-19 vaccine. Why did you get the COVID-19 vaccine? To protect my own health and that of my family’s, the health of the vulnerable people we care for and support and the health the community at large. How easy was the process? Very easy, I went to the Adelaide

The HenderCare Foundation Remote Communities Grant and The HenderCare Foundation Disability Grant. The 2021 grant applications are now open, click here for more info. Applications open Monday 21 June 2021 and close Friday 23 July 2021 Important notes: Morialta Nominees, as Trustee for the Morialta Charitable Trust Fund (Morialta Trust), will be calling for funding

Supporting clients with a range of complex medical issues means working in disability care goes beyond a paper qualification. Ongoing training and support from industry professionals and clinical experts is key to building a skilled workforce capable of providing the highest quality support to some of the most vulnerable members of society. “We make sure

From dietitians to dental health professionals, podiatrists to psychologists, occupational therapists to mental health workers and more, allied health services are key to improving the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities and their capacity to participate in everyday life. But an increase in demand for allied health services married with a reduction of qualified

This year’s conversations focus on topics such as: Mental health & wellbeing for carers, children & young people Cultural connection & support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children/ young people  Managing challenging behaviours & therapeutic parenting techniques HenderCare is a proud sponsor of this event. Join us to Connect, Share and Learn at the

At HenderCare, our team members who work in the community have the option to select the hours they work. Whether they have children that need to be collected from school, need time off over school holidays, or require flexibility around study or other commitments, our roles allow team members to fit work around their schedule.

With an increasing number of South Australians with disabilities receiving NDIS funding, the demand for services has never been higher – good news for people working within the sector, but bad news for disability service providers reeling from a shortage of new recruits. It’s a dilemma shared by many organisations, including HenderCare, which has been

We recently asked what you would like to know about working in community care. Our HR Consultant, Rosemary, and National Training Manager, Peter, have been busy answering your questions. – I’m unsure of the best way to apply to work with you? How should I do this? To apply, visit https://www.hendercare.com.au/work-with-us/apply-now/ – I am looking

Reconciliation Australia has generated a number of resources available on their website (click here) including videos, posters and links to events to help people participate in the week. If you have little ones, we are a big fan of the colouring resource that also provides education around the artistic elements of the Week’s poster. Click

If you have ever considered a career in community care, we’ve identified 5 reasons why you should join, as well as some helpful CV tips. Click here to access your free download.