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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20226 min read
Overcoming Loneliness
Today's blog focuses on loneliness and isolation, which we know many people experience throughout their life. There are times in...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
The Importance of Friendship
At some time, your role as a carer might end. This might be when the person you care for recovers, or when they sadly, pass away, or if...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Active Ageing-Better Health
In Australia, more and more people are living full and productive lives well into their 80's and 90's. Research shows that if you start...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20226 min read
Improving Workplace Culture
Culture is the environment that surrounds us all the time. A workplace culture is the shared values, belief systems, attitudes and the...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20225 min read
Be Positive
It’s easy to get bogged down with the daily grind of work, but it’s important to stay positive as this will have lasting benefits for...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
The Benefits of a Career in Caring
Are you thinking of a new career, perhaps you are considering becoming a support worker? Did you know that not only is it a rewarding...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Australian Unity Scale Back NDIS
In a recent statement Australian Unity has confirmed that it will scale down its NDIS services over the next 12 months. At least 3,000...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20225 min read
Behaviour Support
There is significant change involved for providers to transition to the new behaviour support and restrictive practices arrangements as...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
What Next for NDIS
Newly re-elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison says fixing problems in the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be an immediate...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to housing that is adapted and accessible to accommodate the specific needs and...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Support Worker Qualities
If you’re considering a career as a support worker, there’s a good chance that you care deeply about the well-being of others. Maybe you...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Jumping Back into Health
You already know how good exercise is for your physical health, but you might be surprised by how good exercise is for your mental...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Staying Active-Health Benefits
Staying physically active is the most important thing older adults can do to stay fit and independent. Research shows that health can be...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Goal Setting
When you apply for funding from the NDIS the process requires you to develop a plan that captures the goals you wish to achieve and the...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
A new short course is now available to assist all NDIS workers to better support people with disability. The Worker Orientation Module:...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Royal Commission Hearings Sydney
The Royal Commission is holding public hearings in Sydney from Monday 6 May 2019 to Wednesday 8 May 2019, and from Monday 13 May 2019 to...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
What Aged Care Support is Available
It's never too early or too late to talk about aged care. Talking about getting some extra help doesn't mean you can't live an...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Well-being at Work
We take well-being seriously at Quality Health Care. We know that improving workers' well-being has a payoff to our company through...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20222 min read
NDIS CEO Resigns
The CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has resigned after less than two years in the job. Robert De Luca quit...
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Kate Bradshaw
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Building a Positive Work Culture
Leaders’ actions are key to staff motivation and productivity. At QHC we have long known that a positive work climate with a sense of...
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