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Home Caring: a Perfect Partnership

January11

FEATURE: HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY , FRANCHISES COVER STORY : HOME CARING A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP Home Caring has been providing top-quality home care services in Australia since 2015.Committed to helping those in need by offering them access to a range of unique services built around their needs, Home Caring cares for its clients with passion, respect, empathy and accountability. Jon Kontopos, the founder of the company. is passionate about improving Australia’s home care industry and brings over seven years of experience in working with seniors in the care industry. Michaela Brown – the Home Caring Group Operations Manager – oversees…

Franchisee Success Story

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January11

LEADERSHIP WHERE THE HEART IS After nearly 12 years as a registered nurse, Home Caring franchisee Claire Zhang is now forging her own path. By Nick Hall While the Sydney local only joined the ranks in March, Claire has become one of the brand’s most successful franchisees, but it wasn’t necessarily a quick rise to riches. Starting out first at an aged care ward in Adelaide after graduating university, the budding businesswoman made the bold move to relocate to Sydney in 2009, Here, Claire took up work as a casual registered nurse before finding her niche in the imaging nursing…

Carers, look after yourself this Christmas

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December20

Christmas can be a busy time, especially if you care for a loved one who requires support. Amidst all the events, family gatherings and extra responsibilities, it can be easy to neglect your own needs and risk burning out as the year ends. Here are some practical tips for practicing self-care and nurturing yourself during the festive season. Take care of your physical health – when life gets busy and your regular routine is disrupted, don’t forget to keep eating nutritious, balanced meals and doing regular exercise that you enjoy. Also remember to stay hydrated and drink enough water (about…

New SDA living empowers David to live with purpose

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December09

When it comes to disability services, David Cunningham is passionate about being an empowered customer. He believes everyone should have control over their life, including where they live and the type of environment they call home. It’s this passion that led him to become the first resident in Home Caring’s brand new SDA development in Schofield Gardens. As an NDIS participant who is living with Cerebral Palsy, David requires assistance with daily activities. He has been partnering with Home Caring for four years, and oversees over 13 contracts that form his care package. David also organises his own Specialist Disability…

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with Home Caring

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November30

International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations recognised day held on 3 December each year to celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability. The UN theme for IDPwD this year is ‘leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.’ Currently 1 in 5 people in Australia have a disability – close to 4.4 million people. Around half of people with disability use aids and equipment for everyday life, while roughly 60 percent need assistance with at least one activity in daily life. By acknowledging this important day, we…

Empowering people to live at home

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November24

Growing older doesn’t have to mean losing your independence, or moving into an aged care home. The right support can help families stay together and enjoy life for years to come. Two seniors who have experienced this care are Bach Tuyet and Van Bong. After migrating from Vietnam to Australia as refugees in the 1970s, the couple made Sydney their permanent home. Together, they raised six beautiful children and became involved in the local church. Van Bong worked as a labourer while Bach Tuyet looked after the home. Life became challenging, though, when Van Bong was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease…