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 …
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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 …
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 …
In the Spotlight – Michelle King
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Michelle, our Illawarra Team Leader, who works closely with her team to coordinate the smooth running of the area. …
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 …
CEO Briefing: July Changes to In-Home Care Services
Zest Care and In-Home Care (IHC) today and after the 2nd July 2018 new scheme. To our families, clients, participants and staff, with whom side by side we have travelled …
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 …