Navigating the world with disabilities, mental illnesses or physical illnesses can be more challenging. The more that we can do to alleviate stresses and encourage inclusion, the better. In today’s …
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Sleep & Mental Health
No matter who you are, sleep is an essential and natural part of everyday life. When we get enough of it, we feel refreshed, productive and alert. However, getting enough …
Helping People Be Heard
Bethanie Wardell just loves people. The Newcastle native worked in hospitality management for years before deciding to pursue her passion and study Community Services at TAFE. From there Bethanie has …
Behind the Scenes: How we Support Vulnerable Children
As a community, we have a responsibility to support and protect vulnerable children. In a perfect world, all children would grow up in nurturing and healthy environments. However, due to …
Empowering Us All: International Day of People with Disability
Every year, December 3rd marks the International Day of People with Disability. It’s an important day for all of us. According to the Australian Department of Social Services,around 18% of …
Zest Care Team Member Wins NSW Premier Award
For Jasaman Sethi, human connection and giving back to the community is one of the most important things in life. Originally from Nepal, Jasaman moved to Australia fifteen years ago …
The All New MS Readathon! Supporting People with Multiple Sclerosis
For almost forty years, the MS Readathon has been a way to both ignite a love of reading in children, while helping people with Multiple Sclerosis. Since its foundation in …
Building Social Skills: Tips for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social skills are an important part of all of our lives. Good social skills give us a sense of belonging, of being part of a community. Many children with autism …
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. …