Just Better Care - Brisbane South/East & Toowoomba

Ivy has recently joined Just Better Care Brisbane South East and Toowoomba as a Community Support Worker. Ivy enjoys assisting our customers to live well and in their own home for longer.

Please join us in welcoming Ivy to the team.

Simone began her career as a casual Support Worker and progressed to an Operations Manager. Read her inspirational journey of career transformation and the flexibility afforded to her at Just Better Care:

The in-home support sector has a role for you | Just Better Care Australia Find out all the news and information about in- home care services, aged care, disability support, NDIS and Home Care Packages

Sending lots of birthday wishes to these team members celebrating a September birthday. We all hope that you enjoy your special day:
🎂 Amy
🎂 Helen
🎂 Mal
🎂 Najeeba
🎂 Neha

Many of our customers experience loss of strength or dexterity in their hands, especially older people. When this occurs, our Support Workers help by providing support in the kitchen and home. Talk to your local Just Better Care office for in-home support at justbettercare.com/getting-started.

🎂 Everyone on the team wishes you the very best for a wonderful birthday Cheree 🎉

Happy Father's Day from Just Better Care!

Remember to take care of yourself today (and every day) so you can be there for your family.

There's hope that real change could be afoot for accessibility standards on all forms of transport, particularly aviation. This week, the federal government pledged in its long-awaited Aviation White Paper to create an industry ombudsman and charter of rights. Read more about Emma's story
https://ow.ly/FxIb50TbqHf

When Emma's at the airport, she often feels 'like a piece of luggage' instead of a human being People with disability have long felt discriminated against when travelling by air. After the release of the long-awaited Aviation White Paper, could things be about to change?

🏡 WE'RE HIRING
🏡 Disability Support Workers for Supported Independent Living (SIL)
🏡 Laidley
🏡 Collingwood Park
🏡 Middle Park

We are currently seeking highly-skilled Disability Support Workers to work in assorted SIL houses within the Ipswich area (Collingwood Park/Middle Park and Laidley).

The role will require applicants to be willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts.

You will be assisting complex clients with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.

Get all the details, and apply online 👉🏽 https://loom.ly/v82QqrQ

There are good places to work, and then there are great places to work. Read on to discover what makes someone truly look forward to their job, and how the culture at Just Better Care was recently accredited with a Great Place to Work certification. https://ow.ly/8rnS50SKH37

🏡 Looking for a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Brisbane? We have established SIL homes across Brisbane South, Ipswich and Toowoomba.

Call us, DM us or visit us today for more information:
☎️ 07 3272 9555
📍 1/25 Watland Street, Springwood
🌐 https://loom.ly/OC47_d4

Imagine waking up one day and barely being able to see. At just 16 years old, Ben Pettingill experienced the unimaginable. He lost 98% of his vision overnight. The now 29-year-old was diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) — a rare inherited eye condition that causes sudden and irreversible blindness

But instead of letting this setback define him, Ben embraced his new reality and turned his challenges into opportunities. Read this fantastic article about Ben's latest initiative.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/blind-runner-raising-money-for-mental-health/104230378

Blind runner travels across Australia raising money for men's counselling service After losing 98 per cent of his vision, Ben Pettingill found it difficult to adjust but "put on a brave face" and bottled up how he was feeling. Now he's on a mission to raise awareness, and funds, for men's mental health.

Meet Sharon Stewart, a facilitator for Laughter Yoga🤣🌟

When Sharon was diagnosed with a brain tumour 30 years ago, she attributes her recovery to the connection within her community. From this sparked the idea of facilitating Laughter Yoga, which is all about spreading joy, building connections, and conquering obstacles together!🌈

First-time laughter yoga participant Mary Wagnitz said she found the practice mind-opening and a new way of bringing the community together.😄❤️

To read more about Sharon and her journey to becoming a Laughter Yoga Facilitator, head to ➡️ https://loom.ly/IawjlYs

Laughter yoga faciliator Sharon Stewart is helping others overcome anxiety, trauma through breathing The laughter yoga facilitator has helped clients deal with mental health issues, addiction and breathing problems.

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We can't wait to see what everyone is up to 🤣

💤 It’s a common issue for people on the spectrum; poor sleep and sleep issues. It’s estimated that between 50 - 80% of people on the autism spectrum struggle to get enough sleep each night.

Experts say there are many factors, of which not all are understood, but one common one is the inability to “switch the brain off”.

Diane Keenan’s 11-year-old autistic daughter, Thalia, has tried everything; from music on or off, no screen time before bed, a dark or light room, consistent bedtime and waking, even using a body sock.

For little Thalia, what has worked is having a strict bedtime routine, which takes about 20 minutes a night.

Sleep is an essential factor contributing to the quality of life for people on the autism spectrum.

Experts believe there are many sleep strategies that can be used, and behavioural sleep interventions are favoured over medications.

Having a sleep plan and sticking to it is crucial to getting that coveted good night's sleep for people on the autism spectrum.

Learn more about the research and Thalia's story at https://loom.ly/Nf1ioFE

From stuffed giraffes to body socks, Diane tried everything to help her daughter get a good night's rest Diane Keenan tried pretty much everything to help her autistic daughter Thalia get a good night's sleep, before finally finding something that actually worked.

Jonno doesn't mind a cheeky cheat meal. It's good that his support worker is there to help him with meal prep, though, because they might all be cheeky cheat meals. It's more of a good thing we offer completely customisable care plans and disability support nationwide.

Just Better Care, it's just better.

Jonno's own brand of support | Just Better Care

Congratulations on being names Employee of the Month Kylie!
Kylie T has been stepping up to demonstrate the good care she provides to clients. Kylie show’s great efforts in keeping the harmony amongst the team she works in and this is very commendable. Kylie has been exhausted at times but still says yes to another shift to ensure the best for client needs. Thank you Kylie – Well done!

We love receiving feedback like this from our customers. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts Samed.

Our office is closed today for the Ekka public holiday.

As always our after-hours / emergency phone service is available between 6am and 9pm on our office number 07 3272 9555.

We have an amazing number of team members celebrating their anniversary during August. Please join us in celebrating their milestone and thanking them for their amazing work!
💙 Natalie - 12 years
💙 Selena - 7 years
💙 Tabitha - 5 years
💙 Miho - 4 years
💙 Megumi - 3 years
💙 Deborah - 2 years
💙 Kathleen B - 2 years
💙 Kathleen G - 2 years
💙 Kylie - 1 year
💙 Rachael - 1 year
💙 Tamara - 1 year

A strong support network is crucial for people living with disability. Learn how friends, family, community resources and more come together to provide emotional support. Read more on the Just Better Care blog https://ow.ly/cogQ50SKGWK

📌 Come and work with us if you're looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your local community.

📌 We are currently recruiting for several positions across the Brisbane South and Ipswich regions.

📌 Get all the details, and apply online at https://loom.ly/v82QqrQ

We're sending birthday wishes to our team members celebrating their birthday this month. Have an amazing day!
🎉 Karen H
🎉 Kia
🎉 Sue

Looking for a career with more meaning? 95% of Just Better Care employees feel good about the way they contribute to the community. Search for roles that make a difference here: https://ow.ly/4pfP50SKGsW

Get your jeans for genes ready for tomorrow! Jeans for Genes Day is Friday 2nd August.

This important cause helps find cures or treatments for children experiencing a genetic disease.

If you want to get involved in your workplace or local community visit https://ow.ly/CMrp50SOOjc

Getting the help of a Support Worker doesn't take the family out of the picture.
Read on to see how families collaborating with Support Workers provide for the best possible care for older relatives.
https://ow.ly/KkcN50SKGmH