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Your Side

Locality: Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 134 332

Address: 10 Help St 2067 Chatswood, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Our wonderful carer spokesperson, Veronika Walshe, was brave enough to share her incredible story and journey as a carer in Take 5 Magazine today. We are so happy Veronika is now supported by Your Side through the Carer Gateway as one of the many unpaid carers in this country who sacrifice so much of their own time and give so much love caring for others. Veronika we think you are quite simply AMAZING!... Read the full story HERE: https://www.nowtolove.com.au//disability-carer-australia-6

22.01.2022 Wow - this one was something special! NZ/Melbourne artist and all-round ace human Kerryn Fields dropped in to entertain the DARTS Social Support group in the Christmas edition of Name that Tune. Delivering a stunning version of "Mele Kalikimaka" and hanging out online with us for a good hour delivering truly original carols, jokes and good times. What a way to finish a challenging 2020. Kerryn - you were brilliant. Thank you. And just wait until the new year when we share her... original tune. A tear jerker. Merry Christmas everyone and here's to a 2021 filled with music and laughter.

22.01.2022 Bright colours, oversized glasses and jewellery, and vivacious personality to match defines fashion icon and businesswoman Iris Apfel at age 98! And with a modelling contract signed at 96, she shows no signs of stopping. I never think about my age. Maybe thats the ticket. I never think about it - its a passing thought. Its just a number. Ive found that work is very healthy for me. - Iris Apfel You dont have to stop either! Your Side is here to support your needs so th...at you can live your very best life no matter what age. To become a Home Care Package client with Your Side: CALL: 1300 134 332 and ask for Bojana, Amanda or Tracey Or EMAIL: [email protected] If there is someone in your life who is a great example of age not being a barrier tell us all about them by posting in the comments below!

21.01.2022 Your Side would like to thank Poly and Jonathan Mulroy for their generous donation of wireless headsets. They have been put to great use our team are absolutely loving them! Thank you!

20.01.2022 As COVID was emerging, the Your Side team immediately started redesigning services and programs with our clients always at the centre of every decision. We asked our clients what they needed during these restrictions and isolating times and then delivered new online and offline services and supports to suit them. Watch our awesome CEO, Danielle Ballantine, chatting about how the Your Side team continued to deliver care during COVID-19.

19.01.2022 The Carer Gateway has been designed by carers, for carers. It offers a range of supports, including counselling, peer support, flexible respite care options, skills courses and more, personalised to your needs. We understand starting a new service can be stressful so heres a quick animation explaining how to access these services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0sQcp8V92Q

17.01.2022 COVID-19 Update from NSW Health on Wed 30th December. For latest updates, restrictions, testing centres and venues affected go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

16.01.2022 Theres still a week to go until the Young Carers Bursary applications close on 8 September at 5pm AEST. The Young Carer Bursary helps young carers who are currently studying or training or will be in 2021. It offers $3000 to eligible young carers to support their studies. For more information or to apply visit: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary

15.01.2022 Support services are still available during the holiday season. Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737. If you become unwell or are unable to continue to care for a loved one, we can help organise emergency respite services.

15.01.2022 Well done - the ANSWER to last nights Tuesday Trivia post is: 96! Kurt Fearnley is quite simply a LEGEND!... Your Side can support you to reach your NDIS goals! Whether you want to access your community, need support with self-care tasks, or would like to learn a new skill, we are here to help you live the life you choose with all the services you need to achieve your goals! For more information about our Disability Care & Support and NDIS Provider Services contact 1300 134 332 or email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Our Social Support clients recently received a lovely surprise in the form of a care package on their doorsteps from Your Side! To help them with social isolation during these times, our team has put together a fun package filled with meaningful activities for them to keep busy. Some things inside the pack included: A puzzle book to stimulate the mind. A recipe book of simple healthy meals.... A packet of seeds to grow in time for Spring. Our clients are loving it, and this care package wont be the last! Read the full story HERE: https://yourside.org.au/good-news-story-sending-care-to-ou/ Social Support is a group for older people to meet and make new friends through various and diverse activities. Activities are currently running on Zoom due to COVID-19. For more information or to book a Social Support activity, contact Jennifer on 1300 134 332 or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Merry Christmas from Your Side! We wish you a safe and happy holiday. Reminder we are closed during public holidays (25th & 28th Dec 2020 and 1st Jan 2021) but otherwise our office hours remain the same.

14.01.2022 Well Sydney - it has been another twist to start 2021 and we all have to do our part to stay safe and connected at the same time during this recent COVID-19 cluster. To start the new year we though it appropriate to share a beautiful and original love song from NZ/Melb musician Kerryn Fields who joined the DARTS social support group for Name that Tune recently. It tugged pretty hard on the ol' heartstrings and we all shed a little tear saying goodbye to an uncertain and chall...enging 2020 and hoping for blue skies in 2021. Regardless - we are on Your Side.

13.01.2022 The answer to the Tuesday Trivia question below is TRUE! Q: Stephen Hawking wrote many books including A Brief History of Time, Theory of Everything and 5 children’s books? To receive NDIS support and services from supporting your health and well-being to providing you with avenues to participate in work, education, sports and other activities, Your Side are here to help you live how you choose, with all the support services you need to do the things you love.... For more information about our Disability Care & Support and NDIS Provider Services contact 1300 134 332 or email [email protected]

13.01.2022 We love celebrating our wonderful team and are here to introduce you to another staff member: Meet AMANDA Customer Care Consultant for Home Care Packages WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT YOUR SIDE AND HOW DO YOU THINK IT WILL IMPROVE CLIENT CARE AND SERVICES? ... I always try my best to empathise with my clients and families to find the best options for them Everyone has different needs and its all about individualising your approach and care to each person. I feel that makes a big difference. Read Amandas full profile HERE: http://yourside.org.au/staff-profile-amanda/

12.01.2022 Meet Adnan. He is 15 years old and is the carer for his mum, Lama, who has Pompe disease, which makes her muscles weaker than they should be. Me and mum visited a doctor, and he explained to me in detail what it meant for my mum to have the disease. It could be quite serious, and we think that was when it really hit me, and it really became a big thing for me. Adnan Watch the full story HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF8B562z_8w... Caring can be challenging task but there is support out there. The Carer Gateway has phone and online services that young carers can access. You can call our team on 1800 422 737 between 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday or visit www.carergateway.gov.au

10.01.2022 COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH CARER SUPPORT Get support from professionals If you have been feeling down for a prolonged period of time, you may need support from a psychologist and/or a psychiatrist. Your General Practitioner (GP) can set this up for you at a subsidised rate. We are also here by your side to walk you through this and we offer one on one support to find you the best ways to access mental health support. Call 1300 134 332 and ask for Snow or email [email protected]

08.01.2022 The correct ANSWER from last nights trivia question is: TRUE! Keep playing - some of them will get more difficult!... Just because you have a disability doesnt mean you cant achieve amazing and aspirational things. To receive NDIS support and services from supporting your health and well-being to providing you with avenues to participate in work, education, sports and other activities, Your Side are here to help you live how you choose, with all the support services you need to do the things you love. For more information about our Disability Care & Support and NDIS Provider Services contact 1300 134 332 or email [email protected]

08.01.2022 Feeling isolated as a carer? The Carer Gateway helps carers to CONNECT WITH OTHER CARERS. Meeting people in similar caring situations and sharing stories, knowledge and experiences can be powerful, healing and reduce loneliness.... In-person (only if COVID-19 safe): meet local carers, share advice and learn from each other in a safe space. Online forum: join the online forum and be part of a supportive community with other carers. Joining a carer support group is the best thing that ever happened to me. I became part of a big family of carers with shared understanding. - Abbey, carer to her son. You can call our team on 1800 422 737 between 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday or visit www.carergateway.gov.au

06.01.2022 Its R U OK Day a day to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them who may be struggling and a reminder that every day is a day to ask, R U OK? And what if someone says theyre not OK? This years theme Theres more to say after R U OK explores steps you can take and what to say. Take the time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save their life. We are in challenging times and we enco...urage you to reach out to your friends, send them a message or give them call and ask R U OK? Learn more about R U OK? Day and what to say HERE: https://www.ruok.org.au/

05.01.2022 Today is Daffodil Day a special and traditional day on the healthcare calendar to support the Cancer Council Australia to raise funds for life-saving cancer research. To those affected by cancer, the daffodil represents hope for a cancer free future. For information visit: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

05.01.2022 TUESDAY TRIVIA TIME! In 2009, Kurt Fearnley crawled the Kokoda track, finishing in 10 days. How many kms is Kokoda? 27... 43 96 33 Remember - no googling the answer! Share with your friends and play along. Type your answer below and then jump online around 9.30am in the morning to see the answer.

05.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day from Your Side! A big THANK YOU to all the hard working and loving Dads out there. In true dad style, here are two ripper Dad jokes to celebrate: "I wouldnt buy anything with velcro. Its a total rip-off."... "I was going to tell a time-traveling joke, but you guys didnt like it."

03.01.2022 "Whenever I require anything I just ask Amanda, who is in charge of the home care packages, and she kindly accommodates. I couldnt do it without Your Side, really and truly...and I mean that from the bottom of my heart." - Ann Marie and Richard (Level 3 Home Care Package) Speak to Amanda, our friendly care coordinator, and call 1300 134 332 or email [email protected]

03.01.2022 Today is also Wear it Purple Day a day for young people to motivate, inspire and lead all generations to create safe spaces for LGBTQI+ people and all minority groups. This years theme We are the Change highlights the importance of empowerment and emphasises making effective change for LGBTQI+ people. Now is a time to incorporate inclusion and empowerment in schools and workplaces to stop adversity and marginalisation. You have the right to be proud of who you are! ... To find out more visit: https://www.wearitpurple.org/

03.01.2022 This week is Jean Hailes Womens Health Week a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority. It also serves as a great reminder for women, especially with the stress of COVID-19, to take time out to check in on their health and keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime. Each day there will be a focus on an important womens health topic such as cardiovascular, mental & gut health and good financial management. You can find out more HERE: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

03.01.2022 Welcome to our first TUESDAY TRIVIA. We are going to post a question every Tuesday night until the end of November and post the answer the next day. Feel free to share the post with your friends so they can play along and see how many over the next few months you get right. QUESTION:... Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a college degree and wrote 12 published books? TRUE or FALSE? Write your answer below.