Sally Ryan doesn’t know how she would have got through a difficult period without Zest Care. The busy mum has a three year old daughter with a disability, Maddie, as …
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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 …
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 …
Building Social Skills: Tips for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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 …
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 …
Zest Care Team Member a Finalist in the Blackmores Women + Wellbeing Award!
Jung eun Park’s passion in life is working with children. It’s a joy she brings to her work with Zest Care everyday, which has been recognised by her being a …
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 …
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 …
Parenting with a Serious Illness
Being diagnosed with a serious illness has an added dimension of worry if you are a parent. While it can be daunting, we live in a community where there are …