Support worker, Karen Atkinson has been working in the Disability sector for over 6 yrs. Prior to that Karen had worked in the Retail & Hospitality industry and completed her Cert IV in Education Support. The later role led her to the Disability sector which she has found fulfilling and rewarding. Alongside Karen’s role as […]
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The Heart of Women Awards…
Hot off the press!!! A big congratulations to our Founder and Managing Director, Janette Salmi on being a winning finalist in the Heart of Women Awards night last Saturday night. The Heart of Women Awards is all about recognising women and young women alike for the wonderful and inspirational work they perform within the community. […]
Our Clients can fly with iFLY …
Dignified Disability Care had been given the opportunity to offer two clients to attend iFLY with a complementary flight. iFLY pride themselves on being able to fly those with a disability and understand each case is unique. Natasha Newman and Emma Dixon put their hands up for the event and went on their iFLY adventure […]
Changes within the company…
With growth we see change and that is what we are seeing as Dignified Disability Care grows. In the past two months alone we have interviewed over 40 candidates and from that we have hired 15 new support workers with more interviews this month already booked. With this growth Justine, Senior Support Manager is excited […]
Profile of a Dignified Support Worker
Support worker, Pakita Ugoh originally dreamed of being an interior designer. After undertaking her degree in Interior Design and Decoration, she found she was wanting something more fulfilling and rewarding. When researching TAFE courses, Paquita was drawn to Community Services and the types of roles this degree would open up to her. Unsure if this […]
Preventing Falls
The risks of falling increase as we age. In fact, one in three people aged 65 years or older falls each year. The most common injuries that occur due to falls are to the hips and thighs, followed by injuries to the head. Fortunately, you can implement numerous strategies to significantly lower the chances of a fall.
Two Conversations We Should Have
We may not realise it but there are two very important conversations that we often fail to have. First, there’s the story of our life lived – not just the major milestones, but more importantly, those memories that require a little jogging. The second is the story yet to come, the life we want to live in […]
What Is A Power Of Attorney?
What is a Power Of Attorney? A power of attorney is appointing a person or persons who have the legal right and responsibility to manage your finances and to make your personal health decisions for you if you are deemed incapable of doing so. General power of attorney is typically used for businesses. But when it […]
Practicing mindfulness for improved wellbeing
As a caregiver practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of practicing mindfulness and how it can reduce stress and increase our ability to focus. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the act of being aware of your current surroundings and experiences. Similar to […]
Compassion fatigue
What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue often goes unnoticed when one is focused on the needs of others on a regular basis. As a result, this exhaustion leads to stress that can impact the ability to feel empathy or compassion for others. Sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress (STS) compassion fatigue can take its […]