Supported Independent Living: From Aged Care to a New Beginning
Discover how Supported Independent Living changed the lives of Tom and Arthur, moving from aged care to independence.
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From Support Work to Nursing Excellence: What Solomon Wants Future Nurses to Know
Solomon’s path to becoming a finalist in the Nursing and Midwifery Awards wasn’t always a straight line. His story, shaped by support work, cultural empathy, and a deep commitment to patient care, offers invaluable lessons for aspiring nurses and healthcare professionals. Early in his degree, Solomon was keen to gain hands-on experience in the industry…
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From Community Café to Community Champion: Andrea Celebrates Milestone with At Home Care
When Andrea Holden talks about the early days, she talks about coffee, community, and music. Long before Andrea joined At Home Care, she ran a community café in England, a place where people with disabilities, particularly the deaf community, worked alongside her, and where community and inclusion were a lived practice. Recently, Andrea celebrated two…
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Goal Setter to Goal Achiever
From an initial goal of being able to brush his teeth, Jayde became a state player, and is now a National Development Coach for Wheelchair Rugby Australia.
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Enabling kids to be kids: the benefits of Paediatric Support Work
Six years ago, Eileen took a chance on a job supporting a child with complex care needs. That chance led to a fulfilling career, passion, and changed the lives of the children and families she now supports.
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Life Beyond Limits: Thriving as a Ventilator-Dependent Quadriplegic During a Pandemic
What do you do when you are a quadriplegic who relies on a ventilator to live, and a respiratory illness becomes a global pandemic? You don’t let it bother you. “I just said to myself at the start of the pandemic, I’m not going to get COVID-19. And I never have.” Gordy Gasparovic is a…
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Taking on quadriplegia, one step at a time
They said a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic couldn’t walk. Alicia Waterman proved them wrong. At 26 years old, Alicia’s medical team thought her future would be confined to a medical facility. Today, 36-year-old Alicia is breaking barriers and living in her own home, with her family, therapists, nurses and support workers cheering her on. Alicia was born…
