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Avida Care Is Now a Registered NDIS Provider
We are proud to announce that Avida Care has been approved as a Registered NDIS Provider by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Here is what it means for participants and families in Melbourne's east.
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Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support for Seniors Living at Home
Poor nutrition is common and often invisible in older people living alone. How in-home meal support works, what good nutrition looks like after 70, and how to fund it.
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Falls Prevention at Home: Simple Exercises and Changes That Make a Difference
One in three Australians over 65 falls each year. Evidence-based exercises, home changes and health checks that cut the risk, and how to get them funded.
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What Is NDIS Support Coordination, and Do You Need It?
Support coordination helps NDIS participants turn a plan into real services. Learn what a support coordinator does, the three levels, and how to ask for it in your plan.
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Dementia Care at Home: Practical Strategies for Families
Most people living with dementia in Australia live at home. These day-to-day strategies for communication, routine, safety and carer wellbeing make that possible for longer.
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Managing Medications Safely at Home: A Guide for Families
Older Australians take an average of four or more medicines a day, and mistakes are common. Practical steps for organising, monitoring and reviewing medication at home.
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Allied Health at Home: Physiotherapy, OT, Podiatry and More for Older Adults
You do not need to travel to a clinic to see a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or podiatrist. Learn what in-home allied health covers and how it is funded.
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Why Chinese-Speaking Care Workers Matter for Families in Melbourne's East
Box Hill has one of Australia's largest Chinese communities, yet many families struggle to find care in their own language. Here is why language changes outcomes, and how to ask for it.
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How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Reassessment
A plan reassessment decides your NDIS funding for the next one to three years. Use this checklist of evidence, goals and questions to walk in prepared.
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Summer Safety for Seniors: Heat, Hydration and Holiday Tips
Melbourne summers can be dangerous for older people and anyone on certain medications. A practical checklist for staying cool, hydrated and safe through the holiday season.
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Respite Care: Giving Family Carers the Break They Deserve
Caring for a parent or partner is rewarding and exhausting. Learn the types of respite care available in Melbourne, how they are funded, and how to ask for help without guilt.
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Support at Home Explained: What the New Aged Care Program Means for You
From 1 November 2025, Support at Home replaces Home Care Packages. Here is what changes, what stays the same, and what existing package holders need to do.
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Staying Connected: Social Support and Community Participation for Seniors
Loneliness affects health as much as smoking or inactivity. Discover how social support services help older Australians stay connected, and what funding can cover them.
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What to Expect From an In-Home Support Worker on Day One
Inviting a support worker into your home is a big step. Here is what a first visit looks like, what a good support worker will and will not do, and how to make the match work.
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NDIS Plan Budgets Explained: Core, Capacity Building and Capital Supports
Your NDIS plan is split into three budgets, and each one has different rules. Learn what Core, Capacity Building and Capital supports can pay for and how to make the most of them.
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Aged Care or NDIS? Which Funding Pathway Applies to You
Not sure whether to apply through My Aged Care or the NDIS? Here is how age, disability and your goals decide the right pathway, and how to get started.
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Home Care Support
Confused about how to start with aged care or NDIS in-home support? Our planning guide helps you take the first steps with clarity and confidence.
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The Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening Support for Seniors
Beyond a tidy yard, gardening services can support mental health, mobility, and pride in home for older Australians.
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How to Choose the Right NDIS Provider for Your Goals
Not all NDIS providers are created equal. Here’s what to look for to ensure your provider aligns with your values and needs.
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Top 5 Tips from Our Support Coordinators
From managing plans to advocating for client goals, here’s what our support team wants every participant to know.
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Why Cultural Understanding Matters in Aged Care
Caring for someone means more than just meeting physical needs — it means respecting culture, language, and values.
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A Free Home Safety Checklist for Elderly Living Independently
Download our safety checklist to help older adults stay safe and confident in their own homes.
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