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Newcastle and District Nursing Service was established by Sr. Jan Stevens who saw the need for a service to compliment the overextended health system at the time. From its inception Newcastle and District Nursing Service set down and followed a high standard philosophy and code of conduct. Mission: We provide optimal holistic care and services using dedicated trained staff responding to the needs of an ageing population Values. We Aim High We do this by not settling for second best, thinking outside the square, taking the initiative, acting with integrity and never giving up. We Are Creative To do this we question existing practices, search for new ways, encourage new ideas and encourage individual personal development We Work As A Team To do this we speak positively of others, listen carefully to what they say, work together to overcome problems, speak to resolve differences and enjoy our successes together. Programme: DVA Community Nursing What is Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) funded Community Nursing? DVA Community Nursing is the provision of clinically necessary nursing and personal care services to war veterans and war widows or widowers delivered in their home. DVA Community Nursing helps to restore or maintain a person's maximum level of health and independence. Who is eligible and how can I refer? Veterans and war widows or widowers with a Gold Card are eligible for DVA Community Nursing. Veteran White Card holders may also be eligible for this service where the condition requiring nursing is accepted by DVA as war related. To receive DVA Community Nursing, the veteran, war widow or widower must receive a referral from their Doctor or the Hospital Discharge Planner. How do I access DVA Community Nursing provided by NDNS? Following a referral from a Doctor or Hospital Discharge Planner, NDNS will arrange a convenient time to complete a comprehensive assessment by a Registered Nurse. What DVA Community Nursing services do we provide? DVA Community Nursing services offered will depend on the client's assessed clinical care needs. NDNS delivers a range of community nursing services that are flexible and designed to help with individual care needs. The types of DVA Community Nursing services that may be provided include: Case Management Personal Care Wound Care Incontinence management Medication management Rehabilitation Palliative care and pain management What level of assistance is available? The duration and frequency of visitations provided to a Veteran for community nursing and personal care by NDNS will depend upon the client's assessed clinical need. Is there a cost? DVA Community Nursing is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Veterans Affairs. There is no cost to program recipients. Where can I get more information? Department of Veterans Affairs website www.dva.gov.au or by telephone on 133 254 If you would like to discuss any further information please contact NDNS on 49538 444 Programme: DVA Veterans Homecare What is Veterans' Home Care? Veterans' Home Care (VHC) is designed to assist veterans, war widows and widowers with low level care needs to remain in their own homes for longer and avoid premature admission to residential care. The VHC program is part of the DVA plan to ensure veterans and war widow/widowers maintain optimal health, wellbeing and independence. What services are available under the program? VHC provides a range of home care services designed to meet your needs including: Domestic Assistance: assistance with domestic tasks such as household cleaning, dishwashing, clothes washing and ironing, shopping for the veteran and bill paying. Personal Care: includes assistance with daily self-care tasks, such as eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed and moving about the house. Safety-related home and garden maintenance: may include tasks such as replacing light bulbs and tap washers or other tasks that you and the service provider agree upon. The focus of home and garden maintenance services is to assist in keeping the home safe and habitable by minimising environmental health and safety hazards that may impact on you in and around your home. Home and garden maintenance does not include major home repairs such as gutter replacement, landscaping and garden tasks such as branch lopping, tree felling or tree removal. Respite Care: providing temporary relief for a carer who has the responsibility for a veteran or war widow/widower requiring ongoing care, attention and support. It is defined as an alternative form of care that enables the carer to have a break. Social Support: Social support can involve a numbers of tasks, it can include assisting clients in social activities, attending recreational activities and reminder calls. Who is eligible to be assessed to receive services? To be assessed for Veterans' Home Care services you must be: an Australian veteran or mariner; or a widow or widower of an Australian veteran or mariner; and have: a Repatriation Health Card�for All Conditions (Gold Card) or a Repatriation Health Card�for Specific Conditions (White Card). Access to services To arrange an assessment for services, call the Veterans' Home Care assessment agency on 1300 55 0450. Please only call this number for assessment information. Is there a cost? VHC services are subsided by the Australian Government through the Department of Veterans Affairs. There is a fee co-payment required to be paid by the program recipient. This will be determined by the VHC assessment agency. If you would like to discuss any further information please contact NDNS on 49538 444 In Home Nursing Services in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Region Nursing services refer to professional nursing care provided by a registered or enrolled nurse who is employed in a nursing capacity Who can refer? Referrals may be made from any source (i.e. self referral, family members, carers, ACAT, General Practitioner, Hospital Discharge Planner, agencies). How do I access the service? You can access the service by contacting My Aged Care for clients over 65 years - 1800 200 422 or if you are a client under 65 years you can contact CHSP on 1300 205 268. An assessment will be completed to determine eligibility and appropriateness of the service. What clinical nursing services do we provide? NDNS provides a range of nursing activities delivered by a Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse. Based on your assessed clinical needs, nursing activities offered may include: Teaching individuals and carers how best to manage their daily care in the home environment Providing information on general health care and other community support services available and giving advice on the management of particular health problems such as diabetes and incontinence Clinical assessment Direct clinical nursing care based on the nurse's level of qualifications and registration Personal care for clients where service provision by a nurse is required due to particular health conditions, unstable health and/or complex needs Supervising and training personal care workers who provide direct care Providing health information and education Co-ordinating home health care services and monitoring an individual's health status and/or care plan Who is eligible for assistance? The target group is frail older people, people with a disability and their carers living in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region What level of assistance is available? The amount of assistance offered to a potential client depends on their assessed individual needs. What are the costs? An affordable fee for service applies. We will discuss fees with you and your family or representative. People who feel financially disadvantaged are not excluded from receiving services and should discuss this matter with a coordinator. How do we meet our client's special needs? NDNS services are planned to meet the individual needs of clients. Care plans are developed with consideration for a client's specific language, cultural and religious requirements. Is there after hours support? Yes. A support person will be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can I have an advocate? An advocate of your choice is welcome during the assessment. If you require on advocate, we can recommend an advocacy service or will contact the advocate/advocacy service of your choice. Programme: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Offering choice, independence and inclusion for people with disabilities. Who can refer? Participants of the NDIS or their family members, as well as the participants coordinators. How do I access the service? You can access the service by calling us - Newcastle Disability Network Solutions on 02 4953 8444. What supports do we provide? Daily living activities - including personal care and community participation Domestic and household activities Assessment and supports by a Registered Nurse Support coordination Who is eligible for assistance? Participants of the NDIS. What level of assistance is available? The amount of assistance offered to a potential client depends on the plan and supports funded by the NDIS. How do we meet our client's special needs? NDNS services are planned to meet the individual needs of clients. Care plans are developed with consideration for a client's specific language, cultural and religious requirements. Is there after hours support? Yes. A support person will be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can I have an advocate? An advocate of your choice is welcome during the assessment. If you require on advocate, we can recommend an advocacy service or will contact the advocate/advocacy service of your choice.

Are bugs invading your home? Get rid of them with Pest Solutions Port Stephens. Our pest control specialists use only environmentally friendly products for efficiently dispensing with pests. Whether you are plagued by cockroaches, termites, fleas, rats or silverfish, we can control infestations fast. At Pest Solutions Port Stephens we handle residential and commercial jobs, and we are happy to undertake government work. Don't let a termites destroy your property. Our Port Stephens termite specialists can thoroughly inspect your property and dust with Termidor or apply baiting systems to wipe out the entire nest. Then we can help prevent future infestation with Termidor chemical barrier systems. Pest Solutions also specialise in Port Stephens bed bug eradication. Don't put up with discomfort when you are trying to rest, our team can quickly fix a bed bug problem for you. For pest control advice call Pest Solutions today. We offer obligation free quotes and our services are available from Sydney to the Manning Valley.

Alan Steggles Food Services was founded in 1987 by Alan and Beverly Steggles to supply freshly prepared potatoes and vegetable products to hospitals, nursing homes and the hospitality industry within the Newcastle and Sydney regions. In March 2017 Alan Steggles Food Services was purchased by Master Catering Services Holdings Pty Ltd, who are a leading manufacturer of chilled and frozen products to the Aged Care, Hospitality and Health industries. We at Alan Steggles Food Services source our fresh produce from local farmers and markets where possible. We buy our potatoes directly from the growers to ensure we have consistency in supply and quality. Under new management there has been significant capital expenditure, including new offices, coolrooms, freezers, IT and processing equipment. We pride ourselves on our level of customer care and service and strive to ensure that all customer's needs and expectations are fully satisfied if not exceeded. Alan Steggles Food Services is licensed with the NSW Food Authority and is fully HACCP accredited. Alan Steggles Food Services is able to deliver to the Greater Hunter region, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and Sydney on a regular basis in fully compliant refrigerated vehicles.

HelpStreet Health Centre provides high quality, affordable health care services for everyone. Our professional staff offer the following services: - Physiotherapy - Podiatry - Speech Therapy - Dietetics - Exercise Classes We welcome private patients, DVA patients, Workcover patients and CDM (EPC) patients. We have on-the spot claiming and HICAPS facilities available. We look forward to providing you with all of your allied health care services.

Mulberry Cottage is a childcare centre in Newcastle dedicated to providing high quality care and education to young children. As a small, family oriented centre, our Newcastle educators work towards building a strong relationship with each and every child. By supervising children as they participate in play-based activities, it not only gives them a sense of confidence and independence but also helps them to discover their interests and passions.

PCS Measurement are specialists in Weighing and Measurement technology

Jesmond Community Preschool is a small childcare centre in Newcastle catering for children aged 3-6 years of age. Our Newcastle pre-school celebrates the uniqueness of the children in our care and each is encouraged to develop their true potential. We are a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to families within the local community in Jesmond. Our preschool hours can be extended for busy mums and dads (a small addition fee applies for the convenience of being available 8am-9am and 3pm-4pm). Call us today to secure a spot for your child at Jesmond Community Preschool.

With over 22 years experience in pest management across Newcastle, Port Stephens, The Hunter Valley and Central Coast, Superior Pest Management is well placed to look after your pest control needs. Our team of specialists can help you whether it's pest control in your home, your business, your construction projects, your property for sale / purchase or your strata properties, we have programs to take the hassle away from pest control.

The First Aid Training Company delivers the professional and contemporary training services you require. Our first aid courses are VETAB Accredited and provide Nationally Recognised Qualifications from the National Health Training Package HLT07 along with various other approvals.

Essential Skills Training is a Registered Training Organisation. We are committed to providing high quality vocational education and training to the health, aged care and community care industries. As an RTO we deliver qualifications that are nationally accredited and we also offer industry-specific non-accredited training.

TT Driver Training provides mainstream and specialist driver training session Todd focus's on specialising in driver assessment and training for drivers with a disability, mental health, or a medical condition. Our HQ is situated in Stroud, NSW in the beautiful mid coast but our business has been built across the Hunter region.

When you need quality ready mix concrete in Newcastle, call the team at Premier Concrete. Premier are the custom decorative Concrete Specialists. We are the suppliers of quality concreting products including plain concrete, coloured concrete, polished concrete and exposed aggregate. Our friendly team have been delivering our concrete to sites in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the surrounding areas for more than 30 years. Our team can undertake all commercial and domestic concreting jobs. We also have a display centre in Wallsend to help you choose the right concrete for your job. Call Premier Concrete in Newcastle for a free quote on all our concreting services today!

We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing high-quality cleaning services for businesses of all sizes. Our goal is to help our clients maintain a clean and healthy working environment that promotes productivity, health, and safety. We have been in the commercial cleaning business for several years, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional service, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team of skilled cleaners is fully trained and equipped with the latest cleaning equipment and technology, ensuring that we provide efficient and effective cleaning services.

Since 1989, PPI's core business has been the design, supply and installation of Water Pollution Control Facilities. Due to the widespread nature of oil and solids pollution problems throughout industry, our main focus has been the control of these pollutants in the Mining, Fuel and Power Generation Industries. PPI Services' qualified staff are specialists in the design of water pollution control facilities for most industrial applications. Through knowledge of legislative requirements, hands-on expertise with system operation, as well as acquired experience of most applications, PPI Services can custom design a system to suit any water treatment requirement whilst always attempting to optimise existing facilities. PPI Services' versatility also allows us to provide an integrated approach to the management of pollution control facilities and process by assisting in the coordination of related activities such as system operation and training and maintenance procedures and requirements.

Graceful Light comes about because sitting in light energy for me is gentle, peaceful, gives a sense of Grace and a feeling of oneness and sharing that is my passion. Sharon Corrigan Energy Healer, Reiki Master, and Angel Intuitive. I found myself at a crossroads not sure what to tackle next, when I was given a book about Energy healing, reading it made me feel complete, it felt like coming home after a long absence This lead me to learn about Light Energy and its mysteries..plus the wonderful world of Angels. A few years back I got sick, causing me to evaluate my lifestyle and to look into alternative possibilities because one method alone was not working well for me, this taught me to trust and embrace what I was learning for we are Energetic being wrapped in a physical body and combining both Eastern culture medicine with Western means the whole body is working as one to find balance. I understand the pressure of work and family life, finding balance, fear of change, managing stress, and feeling lost. But I'm learning how Angels and Energy Healing can be used to help bring harmony, health, and happiness. In my own life and want to share it with you. Working with others and being part of their journey, whether it's in my workshops or personally on a one-to-one basis is a privilege. Namast̬ Beautiful Ones

Love your smile with Graham Johnson Dental Surgeon, your professional Newcastle dentist. We provide a wide range of services to enhance the appearance, health and function of your smile. These services include family dental care, orthodontics, dentures, cosmetic dentistry and preventative dentistry. We strive to provide the highest levels of Newcastle dental care to ensure our patients feel comfortable during treatment. By understanding your dental concerns, we can cultivate a tailored treatment plan to help you achieve great results. We are a family practice so feel free to bring your child in for their very first appointment or a simple check-up with our friendly Jesmond dentist. We love kids and make their dental experience as fun and educational as possible. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile due to crooked, stained, discoloured or chipped teeth, we offer a range of cosmetic and orthodontic treatments to rejuvenate the look of your smile. For a long-term solution to crooked teeth we provide our Rapid Smiles Accelerated Orthodontics treatment. Perfect for adults and teens alike, this treatment is cost-effective and usually shows results in as little as 10 to 12 weeks. We are proud to be one of the only Jesmond dentists in the area to offer this exciting treatment to our patients. With Graham Johnson Dental Surgeon, you are on your way to achieving a healthier, more beautiful smile. Secure your dental appointment by contacting us today. We provide our dental services to the Jesmond, Wallsend, Birmingham Gardens, Lambton, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle areas.

Local Hearing Aid Specialists is 100% Newcastle owned and operated and is dedicated to assisting people with their hearing needs. As an independent hearing clinic we are able to fit all types and brands of hearing aids to suit your individual needs and budget. We do not offer our staff commissions so we do not need to ''upsell' you a product you do not need. We are fully accredited with the Office Of Hearing Services and offer free services to all eligible pensioners, we also perform hearing assessments for private and Workcover clients. We supply hearing protection products as well as assistive listening devices such as amplified vision phones and doorbells as well as wireless tv headphones. We sell ear wax removal products and ear plugs. We provide advice/options for tinnitus sufferers and those affected by industrial deafness. Clients can be fitted with hearing aids and trial any brand. Our Wallsend Office is opened 5 days per week Monday to Friday. All appointments can be made by calling the Wallsend Office on 40232055.

Earthmoving and excavation hire. Micro and mini excavator and bobcat hire - Excavators 700kg to 30 Tonne excavator with full range of attachments - 2 Tonne to 12 Tonne tipper hire - Mini bobcat, tracked bobcat, standard bobcat - Longreach excavator hire - 18 metre deep

Narnia Christian Pre-School & Early Childhood Centre will help your child discover the joys of learning. Inspired by the famous �Chronicles of Narnia� series written by C. S. Lewis, our centre is full of fun and adventure, where children can explore their surroundings and have the opportunity to discover themselves. Built in an old home, our Newcastle child care centre offers a safe, warm and homely atmosphere where children can play freely under the caring supervision of our staff. To give your child the best start to their early growth and development, contact one of our friendly team at our child care centre in Waratah today!

Dr S Raymond is a doctor based in Newcastle

We can help your family in so many ways... Small TALK Speech therapy operates from the Newcastle Learning and Development Clinic. Together we offer a holistic multidisciplinary service, NLDC is a place where you will find answers and support for your child. Why are we the best service for your family? We are specialists in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Down Syndrome We use an Applied Behaviour Analysis approach �ABA is generally acknowledged as the most effective approach in working with children with autism� The Raising Children Network We offer unique services for unique families We know that one hour therapy appointments get better results and faster progress We set goals with you and your child's teachers We measure your child's progress weekly to ensure therapy is creating measurable improvements We give you a written therapy plan for you to implement with your child every week. We provide customised therapy resources for you to use in the home and school environment. We are FaHCSIA "Helping Children with Autism Provider" and "Better Start Initiative Provider We take an interest in your child and commit to achieving your goals. We never give up on your child! Experience the difference at Small TALK speech therapy "To teach is to touch a life forever" Teacher Blessing

Michelle Santarelli has been working as a speech and language Pathologist since graduating from Newcastle University in 2004. Michelle has a passion for helping children with speech, language and literacy difficulties. Michelle has worked in an extensive variety of services over the years including community health settings, early intervention centres, preschools, school settings, hospitals and finally in private practice. Throughout this time, Michelle has undertaken extensive post graduate training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, early language stimulation, literacy intervention and learning disorders.

Waratah After School Care can provide after school care services for primary school going children. At our Newcastle childcare centre, we encourage children to participate in programs that encourage creativity and physical activity. When it comes to completing their homework, our educators will provide children with adequate support while ensuring that they understand and keep learning at every stage. A healthy afternoon tea is also given to children to help them perform to their full potential. Let us help shape your child into a confident and motivated individual. Call Waratah After School Care today.

"Strengthening families" Psychology services for children, teenagers and families.

Assessment and therapy for babies and children with feeding difficulties.

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Corpus Christi is a Catholic Primary School in Waratah, a suburb of Newcastle and we educate children in classes from Kindergarten to Year Six.

Give your child a great start in life with the Orana Community Preschool. We have been providing a fun and safe learning environment since 1968. At Orana Community Preschool in Wallsend, we offer a sustainable, inclusive and natural outdoor learning environment for children aged between 3 and 6 years to learn, develop and grow. We encourage children to learn through play, ask questions and participate in all activities. We believe all children should feel safe, secure and develop healthy self-confidence in their abilities. Talk to our Newcastle childcare professionals about our unique early learning programs. Our open door policy means parents, guardians and family members are welcome anytime to participate in our programs and activities. For Newcastle preschool and child care programs, think Orana Community Preschool. Call our friendly and qualified team today for more information about our early education programs or to enquire about placement vacancies.

EyeMax EyeCare provides a professional Newcastle optometry service for residents throughout the Hunter region. We are locally owned and operated, with all eyewear made on-site by our owner and fully licensed optical dispenser, Max Guernier. We use Australian Lens Labs for guaranteed quality of optical lenses and always carry out a final prescription check before dispensing your eyewear. With our in-house assembly you can be assured of a quality product and attention to detail due to Maxs 30 years in the industry. EyeMax EyeCare offer bulk billed eye testing, as well as glaucoma testing, macula and retina checks and retinal photography services. We offer eye examinations for all ages, including young children. This ensures that any eye health problems are uncovered early and that we can assist you in prescribing spectacles or contact lenses to cater for your needs. We also have multifocals, bifocals and transition lenses available, as well as childrens flexi-frames. All glasses dispensed by EyeMax EyeCare are custom fitted on collection and we offer 12 months free service, which includes replacement nose pads as required. We can also carry out repairs and frame adjustments for some eyewear and sunglasses. Call and arrange an eye test today at our Newcastle optometry centre.

We offer a wide range of assessment and treatment options, tailored to the needs of each individual, aimed at producing positive change in the lives of children, young people and their families, and adults. At Redstone we understand that everyone is unique and no two situations are the same. We take the time to carefully listen to you and your story to understand how we can best support you.

breakthru is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high-quality person-centric programs, we enable thousands of people every year to address mental health, employment, disability, homelessness and training needs. breakthru operates on the premise that everyone’s needs, preferences and aspirations are different. Our commitment to client choice and family inclusion is well demonstrated through our individualised services and person-centred principles. We have a specific focus on assisting those most in need and offer specialist programs for those facing the challenge of an intensive mental health illness, a disability or physical health issue, long-term unemployment, unmet education goals or homelessness.