A senior woman receives care and assistance.
ADSSI CEO John Baillie. A senior woman receives care and assistance. FOR many people living with dementia, home is more than a place to live. It is where familiar rooms, routines, neighbours and memories can provide comfort and a sense of connection. With the right support, people living with dementia can continue enjoying the things […]
DURING Dementia Action Week, organisers and health professionals are keen to bust one of the biggest fallacies – that memory loss is simply a part of getting older. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) president Dr Rod Martin says people should not wait until they are certain something is wrong before seeking […]
A NEW Australian stage production celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley will arrive at Dungog’s historic James Theatre on Friday 7 August. The King’s Songbook, created by internationally acclaimed vocalist and producer Daniel Aranda, presents the songs of Elvis Presley in a concert format rather than as a traditional tribute show. Backed by […]
FOR many older Australians, a fall, illness or change in mobility can make everyday tasks harder and put independence at risk. A new short-term support option from the Australian Government’s Support at Home program aims to help people recover and stay independent. The Restorative Care Pathway provides short-term, focused support to help people stay independent […]
FOR many in our community, hard work in industries like timber, farming, power generation, construction and mining has been a way of life. But for some, that work has come at a hidden cost. Diseases caused by asbestos and silica dust often take decades to appear. By the time symptoms develop, the connection to past […]
A Neighbourcare nurse in a client’s home.
IF YOU receive home care, you may sometimes hear: “Your usual Support Worker isn’t available today.” It can feel frustrating; you might have to explain things again or simply miss a familiar face. Dungog & District Neighbourcare (part of the ADSSI Limited group of home care services) know that consistency matters, and aim to have […]
Over the past 18-months, the preschool has worked hard to advocate for today’s families and to secure a stronger future for the wider community.
DUNGOG Community Preschool continues to prepare for the growing needs and wants of the Dungog community. Over the past 18-months, the preschool has worked hard to advocate for today’s families and to secure a stronger future for the wider community. That work has delivered real results, including four successful grants, totalling $130,107, to invest in […]
AFTER 14 years with Dungog & District Neighbourcare, General Manager Cherylin Brown will retire on 19 December and begin a new chapter. Ahead of her departure, Cherylin is reflecting on what Neighbourcare and the local community have achieved together. “When I first joined Neighbourcare, I quickly saw that it was far more than a service,” […]
“WE are so blessed to have Neighbourcare and their staff who always go above and beyond.” As your trusted local in-home care provider, feedback like this inspires Dungog & District Neighbourcare to keep supporting Dungog and surrounding communities – something they’ve proudly done for over 30 years. The organisation’s qualified local staff live and work […]
Neighbourcare offers a broad range of services tailored to you: everyday help at home, nursing and allied health, respite, social activities, transport and meal preparation and delivery.
WHEN it comes to care at home, local matters. For over 30 years, Dungog & District Neighbourcare has been the trusted name helping Dungog locals stay safe, connected, and independent, right where they want to be: at home. Neighbourcare’s qualified local staff live and work in the community they serve, and that local knowledge makes […]
