General News

HenderCare’s Occupational Therapy team now have immediate capacity* for paediatric participants based in Southern Adelaide.

Many people have food they like and food they don’t, but for neurodivergent children and adults, this can extend into sensory needs that make some foods safe and others stressful to eat.

Earlier this year, HenderCare announced the recipients of the 2022 HenderCare Foundation Remote Communities Grant and the HenderCare Foundation Disability Grant. HenderCare Foundation is proud to introduce Shooting Stars, the recipient of the HenderCare Foundation Remote Communities Grant.

What a big week ahead of us… not only are kids about to start School Holiday’s, but the AFL ‘Gather Round’ starts tonight!

Australia has a strong sporting culture, with people usually getting involved from a young age.

Sport is an important part of life, especially for children, with the benefits of physical activity invaluable. This is the same for children with disabilities.

Have you been looking to join the community care sector? Or perhaps, looking for a new challenge? Why not come down to our Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday, April 19 2023? Our amazing HR team will be there to provide people with walk-in interviews and more information about working in the community care sector. 

Do you know a child who might benefit from practising their social skills in a group setting? Run by experienced allied health therapists, we are offering two school holiday programs; Social Butterflies and Social Builders both North and South of Adelaide, SA.

As part of HenderCare Foundation’s ongoing support of the community, every year, two charitable organisations receive significant donations through a relationship between HenderCare Foundation and the Morialta Trust. The Foundation is proud to sponsor the HenderCare Foundation Remote Communities Grant and the HenderCare Foundation Disability Grant.

Swallowing is a vital part of life. Humans swallow 500 -700 times a day, but most people don’t think about swallowing or what might go wrong with it.

When you’re at the library or perusing around a bookstore, most of the time you will be able to find the book you want, and it will be published in your preferred language; but that’s not always the case for all.

Mental health is something that affects everyone and can impact our lives in physical and emotional ways.