Category Archives: Health Services

Pearl Home Care Newcastle and Hunter

By on January 24, 2024 in

Pearl Home Care Newcastle and Hunter is an Approved Home Care Package and Registered NDIS Provider in the Newcastle and Hunter Region providing professional and affordable in-home aged and disability care. We service consumers with Home Care Packages and NDIS packages.

Pearl Home Care Newcastle and Hunter is a jointly owned and operated partnership by Therese and Saj Kuriakose, with Sani and Faizal Ismail. We are all Registered Nurses and have lived in the area for several years, working across many of the Newcastle and Hunter Health care sectors.  The services provided by Pearl Hunter Home Care are tailored to meet the clients and their families needs and expectations. We are committed to providing a high-quality standard of care for all our clients in a friendly and supportive environment.

As Registered Nurses, we have a passion for providing optimal nursing care and believe that we can provide clients with the services they need to be able to live a fulfilling and happy life in the comfort of their own home. We work collectively with clients and their family members to ensure their needs are met, relieving the stress and providing the reassurance that they are being well cared for in their own home environment.

Our Philosophy is to provide world-class senior care at home, so that elderly Australians can stay living in their own homes and age with independence, dignity and ease.

The services we provide include In-home Nursing care, In-home disability Support, Post-hospital support, In- home Dementia care, palliative care, assistance with daily activities, social support, domestic assistance, home and garden maintenance, meals and nutritional support and private funded nursing care.

The areas we service include: Newcastle, Belmont, Stockton, Wallsend, Maitland, Rutherford, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, Singleton, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Dungog, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Forster and Tuncurry.

We are customer centric and confident that our clients will be delighted in the services they receive from our fully trained and experienced Registered Nurses and Support Workers. Pearl Home Care packages are simple, flexible and affordable. We do not charge entry or exit fees. We care about our customers and we ensure their money is spent on the services they need.

We look forward to making a positive difference to the lives of many in our local community, enabling consumers to be able to live a happy and fulfilling life in the comfort of their own home. Please visit https://www.pearlhomecare.com.au/locations/newcastle_hunter to learn more about Pearl Home Care Newcastle and Hunter. To book a free consultation and discuss your home care needs, contact our office on 02 8528 8183.

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Rethink

By on August 7, 2023 in

We are a counselling service offering a wide range of services including:

  • Anxiety, panic, phobias
  • Relationship issues
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Loss and grief
  • Interview coaching
  • Parental alienation
  • Conflict management
  • Stress management
  • Sexual, emotional, physical abuse

 

We also offer capacity building, improved daily living therapeutic support and specialised positive behavioural intervention support for NDIS funded clients.

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Jessica Grant Counselling

By on July 3, 2023 in

Jessica Grant is an Accredited Social Worker with over 20 years of experience offering counselling to assist children, adolescents and adults to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Jessica offers client-centred, dignity driven and trauma-responsive therapy to support people with a range of issues including recovery from traumatic experiences, mental health difficulties, family issues, parenting, grief and loss, and adjustment to change.

Jessica is also an experienced professional supervisor and offers 1:1 and small group supervision to other counsellors, social workers, human service workers and helping professionals.

Jessica is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and is an Approved Counsellor for the NSW Victims of Crime Counselling program.

Jessica Grant Counselling offers in person, telephone and online sessions.

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Blue Iris Psychology

By on July 3, 2023 in

Blue Iris Psychology is a private psychology practice located in the Kurri Kurri area, that is run and operated by Ben Kelly, Registered Psychologist. Blue Iris Psychology provides psychology and psychotherapy services for adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Services include but are not limited to assessment and treatment of depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, worry, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, work-related issues, issues regarding self worth and self esteem, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol addiction and other forms of addiction.

 

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ADIRA™

By on June 14, 2023 in

Adira is an innovative range of premium female health supplements which use clinically supported ingredients, specially formulated in consultation with scientific and naturopathic experts.

The first product to launch targets perimenopause symptoms and the range will expand over time to support niche female health conditions.

Adira is proudly female owned and operated, with all products manufactured in Australia, supporting other local businesses.

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Pursue Ability

By on May 16, 2023 in

We pursue equality and inclusivity for everyone.

Our advocacy is to empower our participants to achieve their dreams and open more opportunities through support services as a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The radiating lines of the Pursue logo are symbolic of the positive rippling effect that Pursue has on our clients.

We founded Pursue to raise awareness for those with significant and long-term mental illness through advocacy and community engagement.

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Explore and Soar

By on February 26, 2021 in

Embark on a journey of growth and empowerment with Explore and Soar – a dynamic mobile occupational therapy service dedicated to guiding children, teenagers, and young adults toward reaching new heights. Our seasoned team specialises in tailored therapy, crafting personalised experiences right in your neighbourhood – be it in the comfort of your home, within your community or our clinic spaces.

 

We work with individuals from 0 – 24 years of age and their support networks.
We aim to create a holistic program that will get the best results for everyone by building relationships with our clients, their families, and the community around them. We offer a range of services that span from initial assessments to a variety of home, community or clinic therapy options.

 

As Paediatric Occupational Therapists we specialise in building foundational skill sets that serve as the footing for comprehensive growth and development in all domains, such as sensory processing, emotional regulation, social skills, gross motor skills and fine motor skills. We firmly believe that nurturing these fundamental skills lays the groundwork for substantial and holistic progress across every facet of an individual’s development.

 

As Mental Health Occupational Therapists we excel in empowering our clients to integrate tools into their daily lives, enabling them to engage in meaningful everyday activities. Our approach stands out through its emphasis on connection, relationship-building, and the provision of guidance, support, and practical strategies tailored to individual needs. From morning and evening routines to honing shopping skills, mastering money management, navigating transitions from high school to community, TAFE, workforce, or university, and learning to handle various household responsibilities, our support extends to building independence for living alone or with friends. Moreover, we’re here to lend an ear – to provide someone to talk to when needed.

Contact us today or visit on 0477 708 217 or our website www.exploreandsoar.com.au

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The Spot for Speech Pathology

By on February 26, 2021 in

The Spot for Speech Pathology – We are a private paediatric speech pathology practice providing services to Maitland, Cessnock, Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

We offer clinic (Kurri Kurri NSW 2327), home, preschool and school visits. We assess, diagnose and treat the following areas of practice: speech sounds, receptive language, expressive language, literacy, stuttering, social skills and play skills.

We provide personalised, fun and evidence-based activities to assist our clients in reaching their communication goals. If you have concerns regarding your child’s communication skills, give us a call today!

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Survivor’s R Us Incorporated

By on October 19, 2017 in

Survivor’s R Us Incorporated is a recently founded charity that supports the fight against domestic violence, homelessness and unemployment. We help Men, Women and Children, by getting them into refuges to keep them safe; we also supply food hampers, clothing, dignity bags and toys for families who have nothing or have lost everything.

If you or someone you know needs help, we want to provide that help. In life it never hurts to ask ‘are you okay?’ or ‘can I help?’, and at Survivor’s R Us our doors are always open and the kettle is always on.

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Kirkwoods Institue of Karate

By on February 4, 2016 in

This is a program the Shihan Peter truly believes in. The program is designed to break down the barriers for Women and Girls who would like to start up in Martial Arts. What better way is there but to join a Girls only class? get fit and learn how to protect yourself at the same time.

The Fight like Girls class is a proven program of unique techniques and skills developed by Shihan Peter to teach women and girls to think smarter and get away from an attacker, abductor or abuser.  Our mission is to make a difference in the horrendous statistics of violence and abuse around the world through the teaching of self defence, life skills and the techniques of Kaizen Ryu Freestlye Karate.

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