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 …
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On the Frontline for Zest Care – Emma Douglass
Emma Douglass works on the frontline for Zest Care. As Customer Engagement Coordinator, Emma is out in the field every week meeting with NDIS Participants as their first point of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Preparing for Your NDIS Plan Review
Happy 2018! A new year always brings with it the opportunity to reassess goals and plan for the future. An opportunity which is particularly important when it comes to the …
Getting the Most Out of This Australia Day!
There are lots of public events planned this year around Sydney to celebrate Australia Day on Friday 26th January. Engaging in an active social life is important for everyone! The …
Jarrum’s New Wheelchair Brings a Smile to His Face
Sixteen year old Jarrum lives with spastic paraplegia, a hereditary condition which causes progressive degeneration. Five years ago he had much more movement and could crawl – he now has …
Celebrating Children in Australia
We celebrated United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day in November, which was a fun day with an important message. In 2017, the theme was #KidsTakeOver! Children from around the world were …