From Sunday 11 May to Saturday 17 May, Australia celebrates National Palliative Care Week. Now in its 30th year, the week raises awareness about the value of palliative care and encourages Australians to start meaningful conversations about future care needs.
As carers we often find ourselves doing tasks that we never imagined we would be doing to support the people we love the most, especially with daily living activities. Safety is our focus and in the spirit of April Falls Month, we are sharing information about the resources and training available for carers to build your skills and confidence with manual handing.
April Falls Month is an annual campaign that encourages everyone to assess their home and implement strategies to reduce the risk of falls.
If you can't find the equipment you need in the FlexEquip standard range, check out the Miscellaneous Items category on the FlexEquip website—you might find exactly what you're looking for!
The first quarter of 2025 has passed, and the MND NSW Info Line has responded to over 300 enquiries during this time. People have reached out with a variety of questions, and this month’s top five topics include: patient referrals, accessing equipment, physical activity, genetics and avoiding pressure sores.
We are pleased to announce Professor Matthew Kiernan AM as the guest speaker for our annual Day of Hope and Remembrance, 21 June 2025.
Terminology and acronyms in the health and disability sectors can be confusing. An example of this is the difference between motor neurone disease (MND), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Lou Gehrig’s Disease. In Australia we generally use the term motor neurone disease or MND, so what’s the difference between MND, ALS and Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
