Disability

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

HenderCare has become one of the first disability providers in Australia to transfer to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. HENDERCARE TRANSFERS TO THE NDIS QUALITY AND SAFEGUARDS COMMISSION HenderCare has become one of the first disability providers in Australia to transfer to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Transferring to the Commission aligns with

HenderCare recognises our responsibility to provide reliable, high quality service to our clients. We have implemented an integrated management system that meets the requirements of the following standards for which we have third party certification; Quality ISO 9001:2008, Safety AS/NZS 4801:2001, Environmental ISO 14001:2004 and the Attendant Care Industry Standard 2013. At HenderCare, we believe

The NDIS has published a case study exploring how collaboration and innovative thinking from digital start-ups are making a real difference to people with disability. Thinking outside the box when looking for solutions to longstanding problems is key to bringing about change. From a start-up that is 3D printing orthoses for children with disability, to

First aid is a crucial skill for anyone who works in the aged care and disability sectors. All of our direct care staff have Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID004) certification. At HenderCare we regularly offer in-house first aid training including CPR. Delivered by Karina, who is a Registered Nurse and accredited first aid trainer,

When it is also a tool for promoting inclusion, ensuring that people with a disability are able to access appropriate bathroom facilities when out in the community. As a Registered NDIS Provider and a strong supporter of inclusion, we are pleased to hear that $1.7 million in State Government funding has been allocated to build

The Australian and Western Australian Governments have announced that WA will officially join the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS goes national From 1 July 2018 the National Disability Insurance Agency (the NDIA) will be responsible for rolling out the NDIS across Western Australia. This announcement provides much-needed clarity for Western Australian participants around

In 2004, we opened our doors in Adelaide. In the fourteen years that have passed, our team has grown across South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. We’re taking a moment to celebrate our fourteenth birthday and acknowledge our team and the consumers, participants and referring organisations

For us, Facebook is a great platform to connect with participants, consumers and friends. If you’re not already a member of our Facebook community, please come and join us! With every post we write that has an image or photo included with it, we include an image description. Why are image descriptions so important? Recently,