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. …
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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 …
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 Inclusivity in Australia in 2017
Each December the world celebrates the United Nations’ International Day of People with Disability, focusing on inclusivity for people living with all types of disability. The theme for the 2017 …
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 …
Tips for Coping with Anxiety
According to mental health charity Mindframe, approximately 14% of Australians will be affected by an anxiety disorder in any 12 month period. However, an anxiety disorder can take many different …
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 …