Sector Talk
Self Care
As a support worker, you are responsible for taking care of others, but it's important not to forget about taking care of yourself as well. Self-care is essential for your overall well-being, and it's important to prioritise it in your daily routine. It can be easy to...
Duty of Care
Duty of care is an important concept that applies to all aspects of life, from businesses and professionals to everyday citizens. It refers to the responsibility we have to take reasonable steps to protect others from harm or danger.From CORE-ability's point of view,...
Restrictive Practice
A Restrictive Practice is any practice ... ‘that has the effect of restricting the rights or freedom of movement of a person with disability with the primary purpose of protecting the person or others from harm’1. These practices can also be called restrictive...
Not Friends Not Family
Support work can be one of the most rewarding things to do in life. You have made a decision - a career choice - to stand beside and support the most vulnerable in our society. People who, for whatever reason, cannot go a day without your input into their lives. The...