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As someone in need of disability support services, it is important to choose the right support worker for you. The right person can make a big difference in your life and help you to achieve your goals and live as independently as possible. Here are some of the key traits to look for when choosing a disability support worker.
Read MoreCarers play a central role in caring for and supporting, people with disability in Australia. They provide a family member, partner or friend with regular or ongoing care and help - without being paid. They assist with a variety of personal care, health care, transport, administrative support, cognitive and emotional tasks, household chores and other activities.
Read MoreWhen someone spends a lot of time caring for other people, they can often forget to take care of themselves, physically and mentally and emotionally. This is often the case for DSWs. As support workers, it can be easy to miss the signs of burnout. Burnout happens when stress goes unaddressed and gets to a point where a person is struggling to cope.
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