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Carers from within Australia
In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, we have formed a new model of care. We now offer placements with domestic carers and therapy assistants local to a host family’s area. Meet Sarah, who used to volunteer in schools in the UK. In Australia she has worked in...
Finding Time for Yourself
By now most of us have gotten used to being at home all the time and spending all of our time with all of our family members. Now, more than ever, we realise how important selfcare is! We need to look after ourselves to be able to look after the rest of our family....
On Finding Balance
In this brave new world, parents are finding that they are having to wear even more hats than ever before. Not only are we having to work from home, run the house, provide childcare, complete therapy homework, we are also having to be teachers. So how can we best...
Working from Home: Tips to Make it Workable
For some years the ability to work from home was sought after by many employees. Now that most of us are forced to, does it deliver what it promises? Yes, times are different and not all of us are working from home by choice. But with some routine and discipline in...
German Easter Traditions: FROHE OSTERN
The Story of the Easter Bunny Did you know that the Easter bunny is actually a German tradition? According to legend, Duchess Rosilinda von Lindenberg had to flee her home with her children, to hide from war. They sheltered in a small mining village in the mountains....
Walk the Path that’s Right for your Household
These are challenging times. Changes are afoot globally and the legacy of what we are currently going through will stay with us for years. It will change the way we work, learn, build, travel and most importantly how we connect with one another. Here we want to offer...
Physical Distancing – Socially Connected
At the moment we are facing many changes to our daily lives and being able to navigate through these can be challenging. The priority is to ensure the health and safety of your family and care professional and we understand that your children or family may be in a...
Care Professionals Wanting to Support your Family
We have some very talented and skilled caregivers supporting our current host families in Australia, and some equally talented ones eager to join families to support them and help their children reach their goals. Our carers bring with them the skills and knowledge in...
Male Carers: are they as Effective as Women in Providing Great Care?
It’s a question we ask ourselves all the time. Our care professionals, who come from Germany, have for many years seen successful male candidates in the different social care fields: occupational therapy, physio therapy, educators and speech therapists. And yet, there...
Male Carers: are they as Effective as Women in Providing Great Care? – Draft
It’s a question we ask ourselves all the time. Our care professionals, who come from Germany, have for many years seen successful male candidates in the different social care fields: occupational therapy, physio therapy, educators and speech therapists. And yet, there...
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