Disability

If you currently receive aged care services and live in South Australia, we invite you to be a member of our South Australian Aged Care Consumer & Carer Reference Group. If you currently receive aged care services and live in South Australia, we invite you to be a member of our South Australian Aged Care

October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and with over 13,000 Australians living with the condition, HenderCare has recently forged a philanthropic partnership with Down Syndrome Australia to help support advocacy networks for those living with Down syndrome. A genetic condition identified by an extra chromosome in the body, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal

Diabetes Australia describes diabetes as a “serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. Diabetes requires daily self care and if complications develop, diabetes can have a significant impact on quality of life and can reduce life expectancy.” It has been shown that while there is no known cure it is possible to manage

In July 2018, HenderCare introduced their first Reference Group in South Australia. Designed to improve the overall systems of care for service recipients, the reference group is an additional avenue for those receiving HenderCare’s services to voice their opinions and experiences. Now, well over 12 months on, HenderCare is delivering reference groups consistently across the

HenderCare’s disability ambassador, Rachael Leahcar recently sat down with one of our fantastic clients, Liam and his mum, Gemma. Watch to learn more about the services HenderCare provides in the community. When someone in your family has a disability, having access to reliable and caring support staff can make all the difference to daily life.

Mandy De Cesare is HenderCare’s National Allied Health Services Manager. As an Occupational Therapist herself, Mandy has 29 years’ experience in assisting people living with disability and older persons. In this short Q&A Mandy sits down to explain why HenderCare is now offering allied health services and delves deeper into the range of services on

Thomasina (Tommie) Williams is a member of HenderCare’s Allied Health team. Working as our Senior Play Therapist, Tommie sat down to explain what play therapy is and how it can benefit children with a disability. In this brief Q&A, she covers the basics of play therapy and provides parents and caregivers with some tips about

At HenderCare, we understand the essential role that allied health professionals play in both the disability and aged care sectors. We are thrilled to be introducing our own allied health team, led by qualified Occupational Therapist, Mandy De Cesare. Allied health professionals provide a range of therapeutic, goal-driven and individualised services to our community to

Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Dementia can change someone’s needs and behaviour and if you are a person caring for a loved one with Dementia, this can sometimes be upsetting to see and experience. Caring for a Loved One with Dementia Dementia describes a collection of

At HenderCare, we know the difference that Community Support Workers make in the lives of NDIS participants. We were thrilled when singer, Rachael Leahcar sat down with HenderCare client, Molly and her mum Michele recently to learn more about the positive impact that Community Support Worker, Jackie has had in Molly’s life. An absolutely lovely