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Alexander has always seen himself as independent. He is the kind of person who gets on with things and works them out as he goes. Even when life throws something serious his way, he keeps moving forward. That mindset was tested again when a sudden...
Supporting the Support Workers: The Value of Sustained Investment for In-Home Healthcare Visionwest welcomes the Government’s announcement that mileage rates for home and community support workers will increase by 30% (from 63.5 cents to 82.5...
On Monday 23 March, about 40-50 gathered at the new Visionwest Home Healthcare office in Rotorua for an official opening ceremony. It was a moment rich with meaning, history and hope for what lies ahead. This opening marked the culmination of a...
Graeme had always kept pretty good health until the day he collapsed at work. He was taken to North Shore Hospital and told he had pneumonia. A few days later, he received more serious news. He needed surgery to replace a damaged heart valve....
Rose lived an active life. She once had a large property in Oratia with animals and a sizable garden. It was after having shoulder replacement surgery that her life changed. With limited strength and being unable to lift her arms above her...
“I certainly couldn't live at home without support, there's absolutely no question about it. I wouldn't be able to manage now with the deterioration in my eyesight and my overall health. I wouldn't even want to try and think about being without my...
Cameron enjoyed running, rock climbing and kayaking. He worked in a vineyard and loved the outdoors. Relaxation for Cameron and his mates was a jog through the Waitākere Ranges, along Scenic Drive to Karekare and then down the beach to the...
It takes a community to help a community The Auckland Anniversary Weekend (27 January 2023) weather flood event was unlike any before it. The storm’s ferocity and the volume of rainfall took the city by surprise and had a devastating impact on Te...
Caring for others is what I absolutely love to do ... absolutely love it. I love that what I do means people are able to stay in the comfort and safety of their own homes. I love looking after people, especially the elderly because I love the...
Jody* is too unwell and vulnerable to work but in order to access the government support she needs, she had to complete an online application form. For Jody this was a major barrier. She doesn’t own a computer and has no idea what an online form...