What is your job title? Support worker How long have you worked at Zest? Since October 2019 What gets you out of bed in the morning? A nice hot coffee! …
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Understanding Cystic Fibrosis on 65 Roses Day
Cystic fibrosis or CF is a genetic disorder affecting 3,500 Australians and many more people around the world. As such, it is this country’s most common life-limiting disorder. May is …
Schizophrenia Awareness Week
We are at a stage in history unlike no other, where we are finally beginning to accept and understand mental health conditions. While there is still a long way 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 …
Maria’s Beautiful Tapestry
Maria Sorbello has been making tapestries for years. She loves using interesting scraps of material; the more colourful and vibrant the better! Maria has an intellectual disability and lives at …
Should YOU Be Accessing the NDIS?
After launching in July 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has now been rolled out across many parts of Australia. While many Australians with a disability now have their …
Getting Out and About Again
Imagine learning to navigate life again after being in a semi-coma for almost four years. That’s the difficult reality our client Kylie Matthews has found herself in. In 2000, a …
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Not so long ago, our social media news feeds were deluged with icy gushing water and shrieks, as people around the world filmed themselves completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. …
Living With Multiple Sclerosis in 2018
In the lead up to World MS Day on May 30th, we’re focusing on what it’s like to live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2018. Treatment for MS has come …
Kelly-Anne’s Recipe for Success
At Zest Care, we love being able to help people achieve their goals for independence, plus assist them in getting out and about in the community. Our client Kelly-Anne is …