Author name: Absolute Care & Health

Navigating Centrelink can be a complex process. Centrelink assistance is in high demand, and finding the answers you seek online, via phone, and in person, can be difficult and frustrating. Not knowing how the system works can be stressful, especially because Centrelink is very strict about compliance. It’s important to report to them if your […]

500,000 people will be receiving funding from the NDIS by 2025. With many new and different providers in a growing industry, it can be difficult to work out which NDIS provider will be the best fit for you. In this guide, we examine the things you need to look for to make sure you’re working with the

The NDIS makes sure that everyone who needs support, gets support. Subsequently, the eligibility criteria is quite broad. Of the estimated 4.3 million in Australia living with a disability, an estimated 500,000 will receive funding from the NDIS by 2025. Specifically, an applicant to the NDIS meets the eligibility requirements when they satisfy: Both the age and

Information around the novel coronavirus is rapidly changing. The information contained within this article is correct at time of publishing. For the most current advice, please see your state government’s health advice. At Absolute Care & Health, the safety of our clients  and our staff is at the fore. We have been monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19)

There are many moving parts when it comes to getting an NDIS plan. You need to think about how to get the most out of your budget allocation, and whether the supports will meet your goals and what you want to achieve. And, because it’s still relatively new, there is a tonne of information to

Quickly and easily managing NDIS claims is crucial for people with disabilities. The easier the claims process, the more they can focus on what matters most — building their skills and maintaining their independence. After all, that’s why the NDIS was founded. What are the ways to claim? There are three ways to claim through

The NDIS has helped more than 250,000 Australians with disabilities increase their participation in the education system, community, and workforce. It pays for a range of additional services and equipment that empower people with disabilities to build their skills and independence. Specifically, the NDIS allocates funds for people with disabilities in three areas: Core Supports – to

Suzie, 49, has been drawn to arts and crafts since she was a child — it’s always been close to her heart. She’d spend her days making dolls clothes, Christmas decorations, and drawing alongside her sisters. After high school, Suzie took a pottery course and fell in love with ceramics and, later, mosaics. Living with a

Lyn McBain loves people, and their stories. After almost 50 years providing nursing, aged, disability, and palliative care, Lyn’s touched many lives — those that she’s cared for, and those she’s trained. “When I see the people I care for, I see their stories,” she says. “At times, it makes me very emotional to see

Everyone develops at different rates and has different abilities. We all have our own strengths and areas of difficulty, but some people find it more difficult to learn new information or skills and could be living with intellectual disability. People living with intellectual disability may need some extra support with daily tasks so they can