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Gong Life Care Solutions

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 907 280

Address: Suite 1, Ground Floor, Enterprise 1, Innovation Campus, Squires Way 2500 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.gonglcs.com.au

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24.01.2022 NDIS - What does it mean? Am I eligible? Gong Life Care Solutions (GLCS) is a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme scheme. We are a local Australian business based in Wollongong, NSW, supplying equipment all around Australia. We supply innovative products to assist people to remain as independent as possible in the home, and to the home care, aged, health and disability sectors. Firstly a word on Coronavirus ... The Government has enacted the Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan and a campaign has been launched to inform all Australians about the coronavirus. Regular updates can be found on the Government health alerts site: https://www.health.gov.au//what-you-need-to-know-about-cor Also check out the Coronacast podcast free on ABC listen app, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, and keep up the good hygiene and social distancing! Now, NDIS am I eligible? NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme. https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/what-ndis The scheme provides funding for eligible Australians under 65, who have a permanent and significant disability. To check eligibility contact NDIS on 1800 800 110. One of the eligibility questions asked is whether you need to use special equipment because of a permanent and significant disability GLCS can provide a quote to assist your NDIS planning. We supply the latest in modern products to assist your mobility, such as the KMINA indoor rollator and the STRONGBACK posture support wheelchair - lightweight, foldable, safe and durable. Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

23.01.2022 Elegant and Ergonomic! The KMINA Indoor Rollator is a very light, foldable walker/rollator with a narrow 54cm wide design specifically made for indoors - think doorways and getting around furniture items! The adjustable single handlebar is ergonomically designed and is easier to handle with one arm, or where there is weakness in one arm or hand. The cable braking system is adjustable and requires less strength than other brake types. KMINA Indoor Rollators are designed for p...eople with average to low dependence perfect for those who need additional support to maintain balance or stability while walking, most commonly due to age-related physical restrictions. The KMINA Rollator is sold exclusively in Australia by Gong Life Care Solutions, a family owned, and operated mobility equipment supplier located on the Illawarra coast, south of Sydney. KMINA Indoor Rollator - https://gonglcs.com.au/products/kmina-rollator Our experienced, friendly team will be happy to take your enquiries! Contact us [email protected] Follow us on Website Blog https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

21.01.2022 Australia’s Health System in context Nursing the World to Health | A prophetic slogan and more In a press release dated 24 October 2019, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) announced the theme for International Nurses Day 2020 stating:... ICN’s theme for International Nurses Day 2020 is Nursing the World to Health, focusing on the true value of nurses to the people of the world. How incredible was it, that just a month later, on 17th November 2019, the earliest case of Covid-19 was recorded in the China Government’s records (as reported in the South China Morning Post). We also celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, a veteran of the Crimea War and a pioneer of hand washing and hygiene for health - and no stranger to pandemics! In praise of today’s nurses And so, it is today that nurses around the world and in Australia are once again on the frontline and in a war this time against the coronavirus, Covid-19. Nurses are the backbone of our health care system and many are being re-deployed to learn new skills and take new roles. And they’re stepping up to the plate! Florence would be so proud of what nurses have managed to achieve and continue to do, during this pandemic - nursing the world to health. We’re still the lucky country! Australia’s health care system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all. There is responsibility for health care at government levels. We have Covid-19 Plans, and a range of testing clinics have literally popped up everywhere. We are lucky to have our universal health care scheme, Medicare, which underpins our health care system, and is now covering the cost of telehealth consultations, due to the emergency. General Practice - our GPs - and hospital services are responding well, despite being overextended due to the new actions required. Other programs, such as Aged Care, Home Care, Veteran’s Affairs and the NDIS, overlap with the health care system in providing supports and services to eligible people. Gong Life Care Solutions has written several posts on these programs in the past. Gong Life Care Solutions’ main focus is on providing quality equipment designed with both users and carers in mind. Our products are unique, and assist safety, comfort, and independence in the home. Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

17.01.2022 The Royal Commissions general promotion | Yeah, but - what actually IS a royal commission? Royal Commissions are a type of public inquiry established under specific legislation that confers powers of investigation on them. There have been 135 of them at the federal level, since Federation. The 2 current Royal Commissions that are of exceptional interest to our team at Gong Life Care Solutions are the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Australia and the... Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. We are interested because so many people who are our families, our communities, our customers - are affected by issues that are being investigated by these Commissions. It’s easy to give them some input, and to find information. Are you caring for someone at home? The team at Gong Life Care Solutions have worked in the aged, health and disability care sectors for many years and understand the respect and care required to meet the individual needs of our community members, in whatever setting. We are mobility equipment suppliers offering a specialized range of aged care supplies, and we assist individuals, families, and care facilities to help a person to live independently as far as possible. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

17.01.2022 Watch your back! Information for carers For loved ones confined to bed, Gong Life Care Solutions supplies an innovative portable, waterproof shower/bath in bed system. ... Our quality Aquabuddy-Home shower-in-bed system was designed for assistants/carers to use in place of traditional assisted bathing and showering aids and methods. Perfect for people who are sick, frail, or not able to walk. Shower trolleys or commode chairs are often difficult to use in private homes. The Aquabuddy-Home is a viable option to moving someone to the bathroom or awkward washing in the bed. It’s adaptable to any bed. Greater comfort and safety for the dependent person, and better for carers’ backs! You can see a demonstration video of the Aquabuddy-Home system in use via this link: https://gonglcs.com.au/pr/aquabuddy-home-shower-in-your-bed Email us on [email protected] We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

17.01.2022 Allied Health Making a difference everyday | The fundamental role of allied health professionals in improving our health and well-being In our last post we wrote about the value of nurses in our health care system. Now we want to say a few words about the invaluable role of allied health professionals in Australia - these are the university trained professionals, other than nurses, doctors, or dentists, who can help you manage your physical or mental health, through service...s that include diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation. The list of professional types is long. Many people will know physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, optometrists, but there are many more! COVID-19, Telehealth and Allied Health Recently the government has expanded Telehealth to include the telehealth delivery of allied health services, if you are referred by your doctor. Telehealth is the use of the phone or other electronic device to have a voice call or video call with a doctor or other health care provider, while you are still at home. This is one of the strategies to reduce the community spread of the virus. Talk to your doctor, or if you are with NDIS, My Aged Care, or DVA, talk with your provider about the possibility of allied health care supports and services through your plan. Gong Life Care Solutions (GLCS), as an NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provider with deep experience in the health, disability and aged care sectors, is often in contact with allied health professionals. We know their role is vital in enabling people to remain at home, and to remain as independent as possible. See our full range of innovative equipment to help people stay in their homes as long as possible. https://gonglcs.com.au/collections/all One of our most celebrated product is the Aquabuddy-Home shower-in-bed system. Better than a trolley bath. Better than transferring to a bathroom. Made in Italy, made from quality components; it is the only medical device that allows people with disabilities or mobility problems to be showered, cleaned up, and have their hair washed, directly in bed - avoiding any physical or psychological stress to clients or carers. Aquabuddy-Home is adaptable to any bed, and it turns hygiene care into an easy, quick and safe job. We welcome enquiries from community members and health and allied health professionals. Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

16.01.2022 Technology a long long history! Gong Life Care Solutions’ main focus is on providing quality equipment designed with both users and carers in mind. Our products are unique, and assist safety, comfort, and independence in the home. See them on our website: https://gonglcs.com.au We welcome enquiries from community members and health and allied health professionals. Gong Life Care Solutions would again like to acknowledge that life is challenging for many individuals and fam...ilies at present as we live through these totally unprecedented times of uncertainty and risk due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We wish you strength and courage. Thank you to all our customers and suppliers who work in the health, aged care and disability areas. And in pharmacies, and supermarkets. And supply chains. You are very much appreciated, and we sincerely hope you, your families, and your clients/customers/residents remain safe and healthy. Technology where did it all begin?? Humans have always been innovative. The definition of technology is science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools. Aboriginal Australians have the oldest continuous culture on the planet. and they developed and used a wide range of technology tens of thousands of years ago. The First Peoples created weirs and fish traps, the woomera (a spear-throwing tool), and the aerodynamic, asymmetric-lift boomerang with controllable motion and spin (used for hunting). They also invented cooling water bags, and thermoplastic resins strong enough to bind rock to wood (used to create tools such as spears, woomeras and axes. What about assistive technology? Assistive technology (AT) is an umbrella term for any equipment that enables people to safely increase their independence and inclusiveness in whatever they choose to do in life. Just the right tool for the job! My Aged Care (1800 200 422), NDIS (1800 800 110) and DVA (1800 555 254) allow for the purchase of assistive technology equipment to meet your individual needs. We have a range of AT solutions to help with your mobility in the home or community. Find out about our LASAL Embracer medical chair cushion, our Strongback ergonomic posture support wheelchair, and many other innovative products. Gong Life Care Solutions is a registered NDIS provider, and all of our products are registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration as medical devices. https://gonglcs.com.au/collections/all Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

13.01.2022 Warning - don’t try this at home! Crutches are pretty magic. We take them for granted actually. You see them a lot, out and about. We see people of all ages using them. Sometimes people look a little awkward and slow using them. Other people are extremely competent and get around quite quickly with crutches. And then there are some people with amazing abilities who can even dance on crutches. Check out this strong man with a daring crutches routine!! His name is Dergin To...kmak. He contracted polio when he was a one year old child and this affected the use of his legs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--U_yJZtHlc Innovative comfortable, pain-free crutches The KMINA crutches are here! Just as Dergin utilized very specific, specially designed forearm crutches for his dance routine, we have brought to Australia (from Spain), carefully designed adjusting elbow/forearm crutches that are light, strong, comfortable, and pain-free. The revolutionary KMINA crutches (sold exclusively in Australia by Gong Life Care Solutions), are the first crutches designed specifically to avoid pain. They are the comfortable and pain-free alternative to the conventional underarm crutches. See them here https://gonglcs.com.au/products/kmina-crutches Check out the ease with which people adapt to the KMINA crutches crutches to walk! Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

09.01.2022 Home Sweet Home! | Just as well in these uncertain times! Gong Life Care Solutions’ main focus is on providing quality equipment designed with both users and carers in mind. Our products are unique, and assist safety, comfort, and independence in the home. See them on our website: https://gonglcs.com.au. We welcome enquiries from community members and health and allied health professionals.... We would firstly like to acknowledge how life is for Australians and for most of the world at present, in terms of responding to and living through the Covid-19 pandemic. It is worrying and difficult. Thank you to all our customers and suppliers who work in the health and aged care and disability areas. And in pharmacies, and supermarkets. And supply chains. You are very much appreciated, and we sincerely hope you, your families, and your clients/residents remain safe and healthy. Help in the home The decision to ask for help isn’t always easy - many issues confront us as we get older, or as we care for older family members. When the need arises for formal aged care services, arrangements can be made through the My Aged Care contact centre. Call1800 200 422 for assessment by a health care professional. https://www.myagedcare.gov.au Veterans can contact the Department of Veterans’ Affairs on 1800 555 254 Specialised products for use in the home If you or someone you’re caring for is interested in options for safer bathing or showering, using a lightweight indoor rollator, or sitting more comfortably in bed or chair, call us about how our products can help. Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

07.01.2022 In the comfort zone or not It was only last February that we wrote about our lovely product the LASAL Embracer medical chair cushion, in the context of the role of physical comfort for older people with reduced mobility. If lower back pain and spine conditions cause discomfort when sitting, then the Embracer positioning pillow will help stabilize the user’s position and stop them falling to the side. The wings which do the embracing, support the whole length of the arms, an...d improve relaxation and comfort from the neck to the fingertips. A matter of weeks after our February post, COVID-19 arrived, and the terms comfort and comfort zone began to have different meanings. These days, life can be anything but comfortable with the scare of the virus, working from home in a crowded or lonely household, losing work, home-schooling, and more. And of course, there are so many front-liners working across health and emergency services, retail, logistics and supply so many people are out of their comfort zones working at the front lines of needed services. Gong Life Care Solutions would like to take our hats off to all of you! Thank you for all that you are doing. Contact us - [email protected] Follow us on Website Blog https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

06.01.2022 The ANZAC Day that was Thank you again to all our customers, suppliers, friends and family members who work in the health, aged care and disability areas. And in pharmacies, and supermarkets. And supply chains. You are very much appreciated, and we sincerely hope you, your families, and your clients/customers/residents remain safe and healthy. ANZAC Day is a significant day for all Australians and is often a time for private reflection. Although public Anzac Day services wer...e cancelled, the day remained as important as ever. People lit candles and created personalized installations at front gates and on top of letterbox structures. The spirit of ANZAC lives on despite the impact of the Coronavirus! The Department of Veterans’ Affairs created a special ANZAC day banner for this unique ANZAC Day - the #AnzacAtHome Commemorative Banner. It shows brilliant red poppies with a partially luminous background, lighting up the poppies. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) DVA supports those who serve or have served in the defence of our nation and commemorates their service and sacrifice. DVA provides a wide range of programs for war veterans, serving and former serving members of the Australian Defence Forces, Australian Federal Police and their families, including service pensions, home care, nursing care, rehabilitation, mental health care, equipment and aids, and so on. Visit the DVA home page for more information https://www.dva.gov.au Gong Life Care Solutions (GLCS) We are mobility and home care equipment suppliers, supplying only the best products for homes, nursing homes, and hospitals, to assist people to remain as independent as possible. Have a look at these two videos about the Aquabuddy-Home shower in bed system, and the Relaxa Bath Lift home solution for getting into and out of the bath! https://gonglcs.com.au/pr/aquabuddy-home-shower-in-your-bed | https://gonglcs.com.au/products/relaxa-bathlift We welcome enquiries from any interested parties regarding our products. Contact us on 1300 907 280, Tues to Fri, 8.00 am 5.00 pm AEDT We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

04.01.2022 Hugs top the list! The New York Times posted on June 6th to say that of the many things we miss from our pre-pandemic lives, hugging may top the list. They mentioned innovative community hug inventions like hug gloves and hug curtains, and the huge need that we all have for human touch, and how it reduces stress, helps communication, and improves comfort. Even in workplace situations, the handshake, work hug, or cheek kisses common in many cultures, have been abandoned t...o distancing. We can only hope that soon we can return to some of the nicer aspects of our personal and professional cultural norms! The importance of comfort Many people are restricted to the home due to reduced mobility, rather than pandemic concerns. Fortunately, home care services and family carers are still able to provide the care needed at home in this situation. Gong Life Care Solutions supplies a Medical Chair Cushion called LASAL Embracer, which brings comfort and safety to those who spend a large part of the day sitting. It provides full support to the arms, reduces drag on the shoulders, neck and back, and leaves arms and hands free for activities. https://gonglcs.com.au/products/lasal-embracer Contact us on using [email protected] We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

03.01.2022 Ergonomic seating in a wheelchair?? | The Strongback Mobility Wheelchair fits the bill!! Traditional wheelchairs can be uncomfortable to sit in even for short periods of time. The poor posture caused by the lack of lumbar support in the chairs causes discomfort and often pain. Our Strongback Excursion ergonomic posture-support wheelchair is unique in Australia. ... The Strongback is an internationally known brand, with many awards to its credit. Gong Life Care Solutions is proud to be an Australian supplier for this product. See this affordable, manual transport chair, and our self-propel model, on our website. Both are ultra-light and foldable, easy to manage for user or attendant. https://gonglcs.com.au//3-strongback-24-wheelchair-18-inch Email us on [email protected] We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdViECXT5jYMzPq62AFJJg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Google https://goo.gl/maps/fnenuGCyW942 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS

01.01.2022 Independence around the home | KMINA indoor rollator | How stylish is this? Rollators or wheely-walkers are one of the most important walking aids used by older people in the home or out and about. Gong Life Care Solutions supplies the very light-weight, strong, folding KMINA rollator, designed for use indoors. It’s elegant and ergonomic in design, easy to use - getting through doorways and steering around furniture is a breeze! https://gonglcs.com.au/products/kmina-rollator... Mobility promotes healthy ageing, and in these Covid-19 times the advice of the Australian Government for older Australians remains the same - that staying at home and minimising contact is the best protection. The ability to get incidental exercise ie by walking around the home and performing needed daily activities is possibly, the most that can be done under the circumstances, but elderly people must feel safe. If you or someone you care for needs extra mobility support, talk with the doctor or allied health care practitioner first. Contact us [email protected] We deliver free anywhere in Australia. Follow us on Website Blog (Entire Post) https://gonglcs.com.au/blogs/news LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18797837 Twitter https://twitter.com/GongLCS