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 …
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NDIS FAQ: What is ‘Support Coordination’?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the Australian Government’s person-centric approach to providing support to Australians living with a disability. It began being rolled out in July 2016. By …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kelly-Anne Cooks Up a Storm with Zest Care!
One of the great joys of Zest Care’s work is helping people achieve their goals of independence, plus assisting them in maintaining and improving their connections with family and the …
Getting the Most Out of the NDIS: Planning
Every recipient of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has a plan which outlines their funding package. The NDIS is centred around the individual, which means every plan will be …
Travelling with a Hearing Impairment
One in six Australians suffer from some form of hearing loss – a number that is expected to rise to one in four by 2050. Advances in technology with hearing …
Helping Catherine Live Her Best Life
For Catherine, working with Zest Care has helped her achieve goals that she’s been trying to work towards for a long time. “There are things that I’ve always wanted to …
Getting Social: Tips for People with a Disability
Meeting new people is one of the joys of life – and an important goal for many people with a disability. Feeling part of a community and having an active …
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