Dealing with ongoing pain has become a daily reality for Kay. Injuries from falls combined with osteoporosis have provided challenges for the mother of four, but support from a government funded Home Care Package (HCP) has helped her get on with life. Kay’s HCP gives her access to a gardener, personal support worker, travel to
Karla has realised her dream of gaining ongoing employment at a business she loves with a little help from genU. Karla finished Year 12 in Adelaide last year. She then went on to complete a Certificate III in Childcare before starting a Certificate III in Education Support. Following her graduation, the School Leaver Employment Support
genU CEO Mike McKinstry has tendered his resignation to the genU Board and will conclude his services with the organisation at the end of February 2020. genU Board Chair Stephen Roberts said the Board was extremely grateful for Mike’s leadership during his five years with genU. “Mike departs genU having guided us through a highly
A medical mystery consumed Valerie’s life for more than a year. Valerie, from the Victorian town of Horsham, had a mild stroke which caused internal bleeding. The bleeding meant she needed additional blood every three weeks, and caused anxiety and strain on her supportive family. “They didn’t know where the bleeding was coming from. My
After a busy life on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, Wilhelmina moved with her husband Gordon to Warracknabeal, north of Horsham. As the couple settled into their new home, their health began to present challenges to everyday life. “I started to get more and more impaired health-wise with arthritis. I’ve got very bad Osteo in my
