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Due to the impacts of COVID19, our daily life has been dramatically altered. With social isolation and disrupted work/life balance, this can often lead to negative impacts both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity is important not only for improving or maintaining physical health (muscle strength, balance, coordination and fitness), but also for supporting our immune function and mental health. As an Exercise Physiologist, my main priority is to support my clients to achieve adequate physical activity levels in these trying times. I am able to support clients to through a variety of means including:

• Home exercise program creation: I am able to create a tailored exercise program based on your needs and goals. This includes creating a program with pictures and writing, and/or a video-based program for you to complete at home.
• Telehealth services: Assessments, exercise and review sessions can be conducted over telehealth if participants have access to a device and internet.
• Face to face services may be possible via a home visit or at a local park/open space. This service does come with potential risks (for both participant and therapist), and while this risk is reduced as much as possible, it is only recommended on a case by case assessment.

If you feel that this support would be beneficial to you, then I would love to discuss this with you further.

 

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Recently there have been many changes in people’s daily lives due to the Corona Virus. The biggest changes are that many activities that we normally engage in have closed and complying with social distancing restrictions has become a new way of life.

This means that we are all at home more and less able to socialise, as an Occupational Therapist, there are a number of ways that I can help support you through this time, this could be done by virtual means such as video calls, skype or Zoom:

• If you feel that you need increased support or different services within your plan, I can assist you by completing an assessment and report. This can then be used within a plan review to help you to obtain the needed supports.
• Make suggestions and source assistive devices that you may need around the home, these could be things such as tools to help you get dressed with more ease or specialised cushions for comfort since you will be seated more than usual.
• Asses the home environment via video and see what may be needed to support you while you are at home more than usual.
• Work with you to develop short term goals over the next few weeks or months that you could work towards while complying with the current social distancing restrictions. These goals could be around increasing your independence with tasks at home or engaging in a different leisure activity within the home.

If you feel that this support would be beneficial to you, then I would love to discuss this with you further.

 

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As you are all aware with the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are all needing to take protective measures to keep healthy.

In the interest of not potentially spreading or catching the virus, many services are temporarily suspending face-to-face services. We are very mindful of the fragile state of health that many clients may be in, and do not want to cause any unnecessary distress.

We have developed a telehealth service and will be happy to provide services to you in this way, if you wish.

NB: If you already have a physiotherapy provider, please do discuss this option with them in the first instance, as they will be more familiar with you and are the most appropriate people to provide the service to you. This offer is only made as a back-up option for Determined2 clients.

Benefits are:

• Research has proven that telehealth services are just as effective as face to face contact
• We can talk to you and answer any questions you have, as often as you like
• We can monitor your condition, either by phone or video link
• If you are at your computer a lot, we can advise about ergonomic workstation set-up
• We can devise and update any programmes you may need
• Costs will be less as we will not be charging for travel
• Consultations will also probably be shorter and therefore more cost effective
• No special equipment is needed, and you won’t need to download any apps.
• NDIS will cover costs for this service.
• No wait list for new clients.
• Telehealth can be used while you are waiting to get services from a more local therapist

If you think you would like to avail of this service, please do contact me and I will be very happy to discuss it with you.

 

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In 2003, suffering from anxiety and depression, Anthony Hart reached the lowest point in his life. While getting his life back on track he discovered 4 Steps to Better Mind Health, that became crucial foundations for managing his mind health and helping him achieve a happy and healthy life. The steps measured in the tracker are:

• Talk
• Reduce Alcohol
• Exercise
• Sleep

Lifeback Tracker self-assessment questionnaire designed by Dr Michael Musker from the Wellbeing and Resilience Centre at South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI).

Its Confidential, Easy, Free, Non clinical

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This tool is continually improving and evolving. New functions are to be added in the near future, we are excited at the prospect of getting Lifeback Tracker to those that need it.

Employment Options is still providing services to NDIS Participants within COVID19 restrictions and recommendations.

We believe that continuing to provide appropriate services will minimise social isolation and maintain connectedness, especially for people living with disability.

We have implemented the following actions to keep participants and staff safe:

• Daily professional clean of our facilities
• Hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities supplies maintained
• Disinfectant wipes in training rooms for surfaces as users move in and out
• Max number of persons in training rooms and offices implemented to meet social distancing: 4 sqm per person + 1.5 m
• Restricted visitors and couriers access to the building

We are providing NDIS Participants with choice in service delivery to meet their needs including technological solutions such as – online via zoom.

We have just recruited more NDIS Mentors with a range of activity ‘Superpowers’ including:

• Mechanics/engines
• Woodworking
• 3D printing
• Crocheting/yarn bombing
• Drama and dance
• Cooking/baking
• Career exploration
• (just to name a few, your interest not listed above? Call Sasha to discuss)

Our mentors are trained and experienced in strengthening participant confidence and self-esteem, independent living skills, communications skills and social skills.

A multitude of other community activities and programs have been suspended, postponed or cancelled.

If we can assist with any of your participants to help maintain connections and minimise social isolation and undertake tailored/personalised one2one activities.

Contact Sasha Dragovelic for more info about our services.

 

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Are you seeking reliable, high quality in home support workers to assist you in your own home. We have a team of dedicated and diverse community support workers available immediately with qualifications to support high and complex needs.

You can be provided with an overview of each support worker and work with our dedicated co-ordination team to select your own team of support workers that suit your needs and personality, we can provide:

• Personal care needs
• Continence management
• Clinical procedures
• Meal preparation and shopping
• Cleaning and laundry service
• In-home or centre-based respite
• Transport to appointments or social activities

 

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Our award winning THRIVE programs use recreational activity, counselling and holistic therapies as a therapeutic tool to engage participants into the community. THRIVE programs are personalised to support the individual’s meaningful goals. The goals are driven by their strengths and values to improve their emotional wellbeing and increase capabilities. An individual’s THRIVE program will use a multidisciplinary approach that includes families, friends and allied health professionals to have the best outcome and continued support for the participants.

• Assistance with decision making Includes daily planning, budgeting, etc.
• Individual skills development and training Includes public transport training and support.
• Individual counselling
• Therapy assistance

Our intake team would love to answer any questions or discuss any of your needs in further detail.

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