by Susan Asay | Oct 23, 2019 | Australia, Communication, Top Tips
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...
by Susan Asay | Sep 18, 2019 | Australia, Top Tips
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...
by Susan Asay | Sep 11, 2019 | Australia, Top Tips
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...
by Susan Asay | Sep 4, 2019 | Australia, Communication, Top Tips
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...
by Susan Asay | Aug 16, 2019 | Australia, Top Tips
Making Your Care Professional Feel Welcome! A welcome pack for your care professional is one of the elements the host family can lay the foundation building block for a successful relationship. Showing your live-in carer that you are excited about them joining your...
by Susan Asay | Jul 5, 2019 | Top Tips
Considering the Needs of Your Care Professional Most host families spend significant time considering their childcare needs; however, the most successful matches occur when host families also spend time considering their care professional’s needs. A care professional...
