Jung eun Park’s passion in life is working with children. It’s a joy she brings to her work with Zest Care everyday, which has been recognised by her being a …
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In The Spotlight – Kellie Jolliffe
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Kellie, who offers support to both our Educarers and our participant families. What is your job role? As …
Helping Liz Navigate New NDIS Territory
Sydney-sider Liz Green has been living with a disability for 36 years, after a motor-vehicle accident left her a paraplegic at the age of 19. Yet it is only recently …
Empowering Independence with the NDIS
Gaining more independence is often a fundamental goal for people living with a disability. “Independent Living” is itself an established philosophy in the disability sector – a worldwide movement of …
Living with Epilepsy: Get the Facts
March is epilepsy awareness month. We think there’s no better time to shine a light on what this disorder involves and how people living with the condition can manage it. …
Delivering Support for Andrew’s Long-Term Goals
Then at three, Andrew was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. He also has serious hearing loss. These combined issues have made his speech virtually unintelligible to a stranger, leading him to …
Parenting with a Serious Illness
Being diagnosed with a serious illness has an added dimension of worry if you are a parent. While it can be daunting, we live in a community where there are …
Feel Good Feb! Supporting Our Community
Did you know that a kind act can not only increase the happiness of the receiver…but also the giver? According to this report from Berkeley University, it has been shown …
In The Spotlight – Rebecca Good
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Rebecca, our Operations Consultant, who works closely to pair Educarers and families. What is your job role? My position …
Making the Perfect Match!
At Zest Care, we believe finding the right match between Carer and NDIS Participant is essential. After we’ve met with new clients, we spend a considerable amount of time assessing …