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6 tips to staying warm this winter

Alice Waterman is back to share her latest blog covering her top tips for staying warm and happy this winter season! Read the full blog to discover the secrets to cosy movie marathons, brightening up your space, and staying engaged indoors…

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Milly Albers Milly Albers

Bold new website, same great services

The new website has launched with greater accessibility and user experience for South Australia’s award winning disability services and accommodation provider, SACARE.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Between Hospital and Home: The Gums

Between Hospital and Home: The Gums Located in Adelaide’s Northern Suburb, Salisbury, The Gums is SACARE’s most impressive accommodation to date. Completed in 2019, the accommodation has been designed to provide a complex healthcare solution to get participants out of hospital quicker. As SACARE’s accommodations are renowned for their exceptional amenities and modern design, it’s hard to believe just one can surpass the rest. But with a rehabilitation gym, hydrotherapy pool, sensory garden, and an allied health team all located on one stunning premises; The Gums covers all bases for a strong rehabilitation and enviable lifestyle

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

What it's like to live with Huntington's disease

What it's like to live with Huntington's disease. The month of May has been Huntington’s Disease Awareness month, and it is a cause that is so important to us at SACARE. Huntington’s is an inherited digressive neurological disease that affects the individual’s ability to control movement, coordination, cognition, personality, and emotions. Huntington’s affects more than 1800 individuals in Australia, and there is currently no cure.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Need a Career Change? Become a Support Worker!

Need a Career Change? Become a Support Worker! After the few years we've had there are more and more people looking for a new, rewarding career. We think that becoming a Support Worker could be the perfect change of pace for lots of people! There are many reasons why becoming a Support Worker will make a positive impact on your life.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

SACARE and ONCALL Sponsor Victim Support Service SA National Disability Conference

SACARE and ONCALL Group Australia are proud to announce their sponsorship of the Victim Support Service (VSS) National Conference.

The digital conference will be held online on Friday, May 26, 2023. Bringing together leading Australian experts in victimology and disability, including policymakers, sector stakeholders, and people with lived experience, will allow the opportunity to explore access to justice issues for victim-survivors with disability across Australia.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Why Should You Consider Physiotherapy?

Why Should You Consider Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the disability industry. We use physiotherapy at sacare with our participants daily to treat their complex needs and assist them with tasks through exercise, massages, and manual therapy. We aim to help our participants achieve their goals and live as independently as possible

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

My Valentine's Day Tips by Alice Waterman

My Valentine's Day Tips by Alice Waterman. Valentine’s day means a lot to me because I think everyone deserves to find their right person, whether they are living with a disability or not. Finding the right person can be amazing… it doesn’t matter if they are male or female, as long as you love them, that is all that matters! If you are looking to find the right person this valentine’s day, a good place to start is putting yourself out there on a dating website that fits you best. This is a great way to meet new people, as long as you are being safe and making sure the person you’re talking to isn’t pretending to be someone they’re not.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

SACARE's Supported Independent Living - The Gums.

SACARE's Supported Independent Living - The Gums. A home after hospital. Northern Adelaide’s solution for transitional or short-term care. SACARE's The Gums gives you or your loved one a place to restore health. There may be a time where yourself or a loved one will need a short-term place to stay after hospital. To recuperate, to heal and to restore for a brief period. For temporary health recovery, injury rehabilitation or high support as you transition from hospital to your home, your momentary accommodation is essential for long-term rehabilitation success.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Mikkel is happier, healthier and motivated to enjoy life

Mikkel is happier, healthier and motivated to enjoy life. About 9 years ago, Mikkel Blignault emerged from high-risk surgery for a brain tumour, unable to talk or move his arms or legs, or even swallow food. At the same time, doctors also confirmed Mikkel had Huntington’s disease—a genetic disorder, which would progressively impact his mobility, his memory and his moods.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Introducing Adelaide's Allied Health Expo by sacare

Introducing Adelaide's Allied Health Expo by sacare. He role of Allied Health is essential and life changing for the disability community. Supporting individuals and families with therapeutic care and strategies are key to creating an outstanding quality of life. Adelaide’s Allied Health sector in Adelaide is diverse, exciting, and dynamic.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Achievable new year goals to set and how to make them happen

Achievable new year goals to set and how to make them happen. It’s a new year, which means that some of you may be wanting to set new goals that will improve your life and make you feel happier and healthier. Our THRIVE coordinator and qualified Diversional Therapist Emily Woolford assists THRIVE participants to achieve their meaningful goals through our Peer Goal Mentoring service.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

"A year of exciting developments and initiatives for sacare"​ - A Quarterly Review from sacare's CEO Chloe Kempe.

"A year of exciting developments and initiatives for sacare"​ - A Quarterly Review from sacare's CEO Chloe Kempe. This year has certainly been a year of exciting new initiatives and developments for sacare. The highlight so far has been hosting the Carer’s Lounge at the Royal Adelaide Show. To witness first-hand the impact on families, carers, and participants in providing them a sensory space, feeding and equipment cleaning area, and a private, comfortable setting for complex changes motivates us to continue to push for change in public spaces.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Say Hi To Stacy Mckenzie - General Manager of Growth & Partnerships

Say Hi To Stacy Mckenzie - General Manager of Growth & Partnerships For our next episode of "Meet The Team", it's time to say hi to Stacy Mckenzie, our General Manager of Growth & Partnerships! With years of professional experience in healthcare, business development & growth, Human Resources and wellness initiatives, Stacy is sacares’ warm and vibrant General Manager of Growth and Partnerships.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Adelaide's first SDA Expo 1st December 2022 hosted by SACARE

Adelaide's first SDA Expo 1st December 2022 hosted by SACARE We're excited to be hosting Adelaide's First SDA Expo on 1st December 2022. The SACARE SDA Expo brings together under one roof, the latest Specialist Disability Accommodation providers in Adelaide to connect with house-hunters and services alike. The expo is a chance for providers to showcase their accommodations as well as network with people looking for a new home. The best part is that the expo is completely FREE for both exhibitors (SDA Providers) and attendees.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

SACARE’S Carers Lounge driving inclusion to 2022 VALO Adelaide 500!

SACARE’S Carers Lounge driving inclusion to 2022 VALO Adelaide 500! A green light for the special needs community. We are proudly bringing back our ‘Carers Lounge’ at this year’s VALO Adelaide 500. Here to refuel you on your racing day… The VALO Adelaide 500 is one of the biggest events of the year for South Australians. With world renowned artists, action packed events, and the famous Repco Supercars Championship, the roar of the engines and excited crowds may get a little overwhelming.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

What is Occupational Therapy? It’s now at SACARE!

What is Occupational Therapy? It’s now at SACARE! SACARE has introduced Occupational Therapy to support our clients in achieving functional and meaningful goals. SACARE’s Therapy Clinicians and Assistants work inclusively with its participants and the people in their life, including families, friends and individual support coordinators to help them to support your goals and outcomes.

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Karina McDonald Karina McDonald

Top 4 Things That Make a Great Support Worker

Top 4 Things That Make a Great Support Worker. Looking for a support worker for you or your family? Here are our top tips for things to look out for! Support workers are an important role in the life of a person who is living with a disability, so finding a great one is gold. Whether you’re looking for yourself or for a loved one, you want to find the right fit. Be it In-home Care or Supported Independent Living, the support worker will become a part of everyday function and will have a unique relationship with their person.

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