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Simply Helping
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ife with disability can have its challenges but should not mean losing total independence. Each person has as much right as the next to live a comfortable everyday life, the way they choose. Most people prefer to remain living in the familiar surrounds of the family home and their local community and should have the option to do so. And home care services help make this a reality for many Australians. Simply Helping is one home care provider that has been adding value, meaning and dignity to the lives of others, for more than 20 years. As a registered NDIS provider, Simply Helping’s services have been designed to support people of all abilities to achieve greater independence and make everyday living a little easier. “Simply Helping is all about ‘simply helping’ you to live the life you choose,” founder and director, Angela Feery-Richards said. “Ordinary everyday tasks around the home may present as a challenge if you are living with disability. Our domestic care services have an overarching focus on all aspects of domestic living, such as housework, shopping, meal preparation, spring cleaning and support running domestic errands.
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“Depending on your needs and goals, it’s easy to tailor our domestic care to suit. For example, if mobility is an issue, you may place a priority on seeking help with the more physically demanding domestic tasks. Alternatively, you may prefer to be supported with domestic errands such as buying groceries or paying bills.” Service also include assistance with living safely in your home. “Our home maintenance team can help with repairs and general odd jobs to keep your home well-maintained and safe to live in and assistive technologies (AT) also increase the ease and safety of daily living,” she said. NDIS funding is available for AT and the home maintenance team can help with installations such as handrails, ramps, doorbell systems, handheld shower heads and more.
Gardening has not been overlooked either. “As enjoyable as it may be to tend to a flourishing garden, it can place physical demands on your body. There’s no reason you cannot have a yard that’s neat and tidy, free of obstacles and tripping hazards,” Feery-Richards said. Gardening services include lawn mowing, weeding, hedging and green waste removal. Customised home care and accessing AT can go a long way towards reducing the impact of everyday challenges and help people reach their independent living goals, she said. With locations in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, visit: simplyhelping.com.au to learn how Simply Helping can simply help you.
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