Category: Allied Health

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What does an Allied Health Assistant Do?

What does an Allied Health Assistant Do? Allied health assistants work under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals, our AHAs assist in implementing therapeutic programs and supporting clients in their rehabilitation and wellness journeys. …

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What is the Carer or Caregiver Burden Scale?

What is a Carer or Caregiver Burden Scale? The Carer Burden Scale is a reflective tool designed to assess the impact of caregiving responsibilities on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of carers. If your …

Team at quad care Olympics enjoying the team building activities in the park
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Best disability support company Moreton Bay

How to Choose the Right Disability Support Company as a Support Worker   Working as a disability support worker is more than just a job—it’s a way of life. At Quad Care, we believe in …

Amanda and Chelsea service management and assistant at Quad Care Woodford
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How to Choose the Right Disability Service Provider?

Choosing the Right Disability Service Provider With the rapid growth of providers since the introduction of the NDIS, finding the right disability service provider can feel overwhelming. So, how do you know if a provider …

Quad Care's comprehensive model of disability support and allied health services
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Quad Care NDIS Advocacy

NDIS Client Advocacy at Quad Care   If you’re an NDIS client on the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay or Somerset Regions, we got you.   Over the last ten years since the inception of the …

Quad Care Office in Woodford
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Driving safely with NDIS clients

Ensuring Fleet Compliance and NDIS Client Transportation Safety with Geosecure For NDIS Allied Health and Disability Service providers, like Quad Care providing transport services to NDIS clients, safety and compliance are top priorities. Managing a …

Allied Health Assistant at quad care throwing a hoop onto a peg
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What is the Movement ABC?

What is Movement ABC-2? A Guide to Assessing and Supporting Motor Skills Movement ABC, short for Movement Assessment Battery for Children, is a widely used tool by allied health professionals such as Occupational Therapists and …

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What is a Therapy Plan?

What is a Therapy Plan? A Therapy Plan is a personalised roadmap designed to guide an individual’s journey toward improved health, independence, and quality of life. At Quad Care, each therapy plan is created by …

Speech Therapist implementing speech therapies to assist children's speech
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What is Alternative Communication

What is Alternative Communication? Communication is a human right. Alternative communication strategies are designed to meet individual needs, whether the difficulty is temporary, such as recovering from surgery, or lifelong, as in cases of cerebral …

Mel, Quad Care's front desk lady and hub co-ordinator for all your NDIS needs
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NDIS Support in State Schools

A Guide to NDIS Support for Quad Care Students in Queensland State Schools If you’re a parent of a Quad Care student in a Queensland state school and want to bring in extra NDIS support …

Occupational Therapist in quad care in Woodford
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What is a Functional Capacity Assessment?

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment? Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) are comprehensive evaluations that measure an individual’s ability to perform daily activities, considering both physical and cognitive functions. At Quad Care, we recognise the critical …

Hydrotherapy pool in woodford, crystal clear water with exercise physiologist and client swimming in the pool
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Quad Care’s Disability Support and Allied Health Service Ecosystem

Discovering Quad Care’s Ecosystem: Comprehensive Support Under One Roof At Quad Care, we believe that providing exceptional care means more than just offering individual services. It’s about creating a seamless, integrated ecosystem where every aspect …

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What is a Buddy shift?

What is a Buddy Shift? Buddy shifts, also known as ‘shadow shifts,’ play a crucial role in improving care outcomes and ensuring support worker longevity. At Quad Care, we believe that a buddy shift is …

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How to get more NDIS funding

How to get more NDIS funding If you’re coming up to an NDIS plan review or have requested a change in circumstances (COC) these are the top 10 ways to get more NDIS funding Get …

Our Speech Pathologist Emily
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Support Worker – Client/ Family Relationships

Well, who’d of thought we’d hit this topic first? I’m talking about the down-and-dirty real day-to-day client/ family relationships people form with support staff, not the mushy stuff. (At least not here!) Let’s be honest, …

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The Hub Opening Day

Who would’ve thought ten years ago, we’d be here? In some ways stepping into some pre-ordained destiny. Something we never knew was possible, but somehow always was. On August 12th, 2023. Quad Care opened its …

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Finding the right Support Worker

Disability support worker relationships Ten years ago, Quad Care had the idea that we could do in-home support better. Firstly we just listen. Sitting back and being brave enough to hear our clients. Brave enough to say …

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What is Speech Therapy?

What is Speech Therapy? Speech therapy is a specialised therapy that focuses on improving communication skills and enhancing overall speech and language abilities. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and strategies tailored to individual …

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Exercise Physiology

Quad Care’s exercise therapy services are here to help you smash your goals! At Quad Care, we get the extra layer of challenges for people with disabilities in rural areas, extended travel, limited options, and …