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If you’ve ever wanted to know what qualifications you need to be a support worker, or what the benefits are to working in community care, now is the time to ask.

What is the Wings for life world run? The Wings for Life World Run started in 2014 by Wings For Life – a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Their mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injuries by funding the world-class research and clinical trials that look into healing the injured spinal cord.

The day provides an opportunity to reflect on how to prevent work-related occupational diseases, deaths, injuries, and illnesses. It is also a day to remember those that have died from a work-related injury or illness. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work theme for 2021 as set by the International Labour Organisation is;

This month we welcomed Debra Gabrovsek to the HenderCare Team! Debra joins the team as Nursing and Aged Care team Manager in SA. We recently spoke with Debra to find out more about her role, what she loves about working in the industry, and what she likes to do on the weekends. Can you tell

We spoke with HenderCare’s RN Clinical Educator, Teresa Barter, about the importance for setting healthy goals in the new year to maintain a consistent and balanced lifestyle. Teresa says she wants to remind people that making positive changes to your health and lifestyle does not require massive (and often daunting) changes, but rather small steps

Here at HenderCare we understand COVID-19 has changed the way many of us go about our daily lives. For so many NDIS participants, particularly those living in areas with active COVID-19 cases, it has become increasingly important Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is easily accessible to ensure protection for both participants and workers. The NDIA have

This month we recognise Sensory Processing Awareness Month. The month is about educating others on what sensory processing disorder is (SPD)

Dementia Action Week runs from 21 – 27 September here in Australia. Dementia affects around half a million Australians and is estimated to double within the next 25 years. This week is about raising awareness around dementia, and better understanding the misconceptions and assumptions surrounding those living with the disease. Dementia Australia recognises the negative

We recently sat down with HenderCare’s Senior Physiotherapist, Varisha to discuss how her skills assist older people and those living with a disability to reach their goals. What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy involves the use of physical techniques to help improve a range of health indicators including movement, strength, balance and gross motor skills. As a

Today marks the beginning of Speech Pathology Week. The theme of Speech Pathology Week this year is Communicating with Confidence. At HenderCare, our experienced speech pathologists will work with you to achieve your communication goals and help you ‘communicate with confidence’. We do this by talking to you about how your communication is now, what