by Susan Asay | Feb 13, 2020 | Support, Therapy
Occupational or Physical Therapist: Isn’t the End Result the Same? Families with children that require extra support will often question what the differences between occupational and physical therapy are. The differences may only be subtle, especially as both types of...
by Susan Asay | Feb 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Runner-up Host Family of the Year: Halstead Family We received such amazing entries for our Host Family of the Year contest. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Our contest committee had a very difficult time choosing from such wonderful entries because all...
by Susan Asay | Jan 24, 2020 | Australia, Communication
The Importance of Open and Honest Communication in an Employment Relationship Undoubtedly it will take some getting used to, having a support worker living and working with you in the same house. In this situation, even more so than other employment relationships,...
by Susan Asay | Dec 18, 2019 | Australia, Support, Top Tips
The First Months with your Care Professional The first few days and months with your new live-in carer will be a time of adjustment – for you and for your new care professional. Your new caregiver will likely be very tired and jet-lagged the first few days....
by Susan Asay | Dec 5, 2019 | Australia, Experience Report
The Best Decision of my Life Tim, a 28-year old speech pathologist and experienced childcare worker from Germany, jumped feet first into THE experience of his life. This is his story. Tim knew that he wanted to go abroad, but he really wanted to utilise his skills and...