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From Outstanding Care to Volunteer Excellence
Lorraine spent thirty years in aged care before a wrist injury at 64 led her to rethink her career. During her recovery, a walk brought her to Glenhaven House, where she decided to enquire about work. That decision led to a role as a disability support worker, and she spent eleven years working at Glenhaven House and Ford Street Community House.
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How food and conversation are fuelling Puja's recovery journey
Puja's life took an unexpected turn when a car accident left her with a brain injury after she moved to Australia from Nepal to study. Now residing at Forest Hill Community House, Puja continues her journey towards regaining strength and independence. Supported by dedicated staff, Puja is making great strides forward.
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Paving a new path: Diannes transition to disability support
Seeking stability as a single parent, Dianne Montgomery embarked on a traineeship that offered job security and on-the-job training. Despite initial challenges with technology, she persevered, completing her traineeship and even earning recognition as a finalist for Victorian Trainee of the Year and winning the People's Choice Award.
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A Story of Resilience on International Day of People with Disability: Meet Simone
Simone shares her story on International Day of People with Disability. "I'm Simone, and my life story is one of resilience. Despite developing septicaemia at just three month’s old and surviving 53 surgeries, I'm here 45 years later."
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Firing on All Cylinders: John's journey to independence
In 2008, John had a road traffic accident that left him quadriplegic. After a lengthy hospital stay, he relocated to supported accommodation in Melbourne. However, a visit to a Healthscope Independence Services (HIS) home in Albury sparked a desire to return to his country roots. In 2017, John moved to that home, where HIS staff assist him with daily tasks and support him to follow his interests. John uses an ingenious wheelchair-mounted gun frame to pursue his love of shooting. HIS staff support him at the rifle range and also in the garden, allowing him to grow food. He also enjoys exploring the local area in his powered wheelchair and travelling. Support workers play a crucial role in helping John maintain independence and live life on his terms.
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Anat's unexpected journey from brain injury to disability advocacy
In 2004, Anat’s plans were upended when a car accident caused a severe brain injury. She had recently graduated with a double degree, travelled, and was about to start full time work. After the accident, she was in a coma for three months and rehab for a year. When Anat left hospital, she needed help with everything. That’s where Healthscope Independence Services stepped in. Anat’s support workers have supported her as she worked towards reaching several goals, including better speech and mobility. They continue supporting her to live as independently as possible and pursue her many interests, such as writing, languages (she speaks five), public speaking and disability advocacy. “All of them are very caring,” she says of her support workers. “And they’re all helping me in different ways.”
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Watch the webinar
Cracking the Code: Constructing Effective NDIS Home and Living Applications. This webinar explores how you can create effective NDIS Home and Living Applications.
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Webinar Tuesday 5th September, 2023, 12 noon to 1pm AEST
Cracking the Code: Constructing Effective NDIS Home and Living Applications: Healthscope Independence Services join with SDA Services, Greenlight hc and InHab to present a live webinar which will explore how you can create effective NDIS Home and Living Applications.
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“I feel like I'm very lucky”: Chris finds a home and support after two years in hospital
A serious brain injury three years ago left Chris unable to walk, eat or care for himself. After spending two years in hospital, he also felt anxious and uncertain. Then he moved into Ford Street Community. Here, he says he feels safe and comfortable. Chris has his own bedroom and personal things. He receives support to work on his goals of getting back into the community, eating and drinking independently, and learning to walk again. He has made friends and resumed a lifelong love – gardening. Chris particularly appreciates the welcoming environment and the quality of care and support he receives, saying, “They treat me with respect. I feel like I’m very lucky.”
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International Day of People with Disability: Meet Matt
“I’m a gamer and I had a brain injury when I was nine … and I’m a one-eyed Collingwood supporter.” Matt lives in one of Healthscope Independence Services’ community homes in the leafy east of Melbourne and he’s about to get a Tibetan Spaniel to be his every day companion. We’ve supported Matt’s goal to get a companion dog, because our role is to encourage Matt to live life to the fullest, on Matt’s terms. That’s what we think International Day of People with Disability is all about.
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