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 …
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In The Spotlight – Rebecca Good
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Rebecca, our Operations Consultant, who works closely to pair Educarers and families. What is your job role? My position …
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 …
In The Spotlight – Emma Douglas
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Emma, our Customer Engagement Coordinator who works closely with referring organisations and families. What is your job role? My …
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 …
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 …
In The Spotlight – Leisa Manio
Meet Leisa, our Operations Manager, for our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month. What is your job role? My position within Zest is the Operations Manager where I oversee the …
In The Spotlight – Roisin Graham
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Roisin, our Crisis Support Co-Ordinator. What is your job role? My job title is Crisis Support Co-Ordinator which sits …