Disability

THE number of South Australians with NDIS packages has reached almost 25,000 – but only just over half are spending their money on services. The 59 per cent utilisation rate of approved funding lags behind the national rate of 69 per cent. Experts say the system is so confusing for many, they simply don’t know

Most Australians want to live in their own home and retain their independence as they get older. Moving into a residential aged care facility can be a daunting prospect as it is an entirely new environment from the home you’ve lived in for decades. Fortunately, in-home care services are available that allow you to stay

If you have recently had a phone exchange with HenderCare, chances are you would have heard us tell you that the call was being recorded. This new process has been designed to assist with training and quality purposes. At HenderCare, we continually strive to improve the service that we are able to offer to both

At HenderCare we know that our business is only as good as the people we employ, and that’s why we employ the best. Nicola is one of our amazing Personal Care Workers who “My mum was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 65, so I felt like I wanted to go into that area

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

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

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