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Surprising Ways the German and English Languages are Similar
Welcoming someone from a different country into your home can be strange, especially if they speak a different language. Our care professionals all speak German as their mother tongue, with often very good English. It may come as a surprise, but German and English are...
What to Look for in a Care Professional
When it comes to finding the perfect support worker, there are so many different factors to consider – after all, you want to ensure that this person you’re welcoming into your home and your heart will be a good fit. You’ll want to discuss with them their lifestyle,...
Creating a Successful Working Environment in your Home
When someone you employ also lives in your home, navigating work and personal time; managing expectations and setting boundaries can be a challenge. We have supported families and carers as they navigate these challenges for some time, here are some tips to help make...
National Carers Week
This week (13th – 19th October) marks National Carers Week across Australia. It’s about recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid carers make to our nation. There are many family and friend carers in Australia who provide...
Carer and Therapy Support or Au Pair – What’s the Difference?
Families who are looking for care for children/teens with special needs are often faced with the choice of a support worker or a nanny/au pair. Nannies and au pairs are excellent choices for families without children with special needs but the majority of au pairs...
What Makes our Carers Different?
Apex Professional Exchange was established to provide professional opportunities for European nationals with training in particular social care fields, while supporting Australian families find very specialised childcare; encompassing special needs care, therapy...
Supporting my Host Child at School
Occupational therapist Marie, who is supporting a family in Sydney as a care professional tells us about her experiences working with her host child at school and at home to improve his literacy. I arrived in Australia in April of this year, into a wonderful host...
Reducing Support Worker and Carer Turnover
The time and energy it can take to find and train a new support person or carer for a child with special needs is enormous, working with them to build up a relationship and trust with your child (and you!) takes yet more time. That is why it is so devastating, and...
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing Live-in Childcare
You want quality care that stimulates, nurtures and supports your children and gives you peace of mind. It’s what every parent wants for their children – the absolute best they can find. And you need someone that will help your child reach their therapy or...
Add Another Member to Your Support Team
Prior to a decision about the right live-in carer provider, most host families are apprehensive about whether they can place their trust in someone new. Especially those families who have children with additional needs. Below we’d like to outline some of the concerns...
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