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The Importance of Open and Honest Communication in an Employment Relationship
Undoubtedly it will take some getting used to, having a support worker living and working with you in the same house. In this situation, even more so than other employment relationships, open and honest communication is crucial to building strong, healthy...
Top Tips for Travelling with your Care Professional
Are you planning on travelling with your care professional? Then read on! We’ve all been there – we take our family on vacation, but between the car ride meltdowns, sandy feet and missed routine it doesn’t always feel like a vacation. One of the benefits of hosting a...
Employing your Care Professional: What Does it Entail?
Welcome to a New Year and to a New Decade! We want to kick off the year by providing you with some advice about becoming an employer to your new caregiver. We recommend you consult the relevant industry bodies or an accountant, to ensure that the employment...
Merry Christmas!
Wishing all our host families and care professionals a wonderful Christmas!
The First Months with your Care Professional
The first few days and months with your new live-in carer will be a time of adjustment – for you and for your new care professional. Your new caregiver will likely be very tired and jet-lagged the first few days. Interactions in person might be a little awkward, no...
German Christmas Traditions
Sharing the Australian culture with someone is a beautiful thing. So, why not let your care professional share their traditions with you, particularly now in the run-up to Christmas. Germany, Austria and Switzerland follow Advent and Christmas customs and traditions...
The Best Decision of my Life
Tim, a 28-year old speech pathologist and experienced childcare worker from Germany, jumped feet first into THE experience of his life. This is his story. Tim knew that he wanted to go abroad, but he really wanted to utilise his skills and experience professionally,...
International Day of People with Disability
The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is an internationally celebrated day, which is sanctioned by the United Nations. Its purpose is to raise public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and to celebrate their...
Care Professional of the Year Awards: Nominations Open!
Apex Professional Exchange is pleased to announce our annual search for the Care Professional of the Year 2020. If as a host family you think you have THE Care Professional of the Year and you think your current caregiver deserves some recognition and appreciation,...
Top Tips for Interviews: Helping you Find the Right Carer
Selecting the right care professional for your children can take a while. You want to find someone who can help your child work through their behaviour, while also supporting their needs. You also need someone you can trust to be in your home, taking care of your...
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