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A GP of 15 years in his home country of India, Monish made the transition in to working in disability when he moved to Australia. It’s a career path that continues to bring a smile to his face every day. Monish says that he was driven by a desire to help people. “Disability as a … Continued
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Are you a person with disability looking for a support provider to empower you to be more independent in your own home? Or, maybe you’re looking for a place for a short stay away from your regular home? Cara can help! Cara is a leading provider of Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short-Term Accommodation (STA) in South Australia. We … Continued
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There’s a famous saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”. First impressions are important to us at Cara. That’s why we have introduced a new Customer Intake and Growth Team – to make sure that everyone who comes to Cara looking for services has the best possible experience with our … Continued
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The Cara Connect Team plays an important role as ‘The Connector’ between the Cara head office, our support staff, customers and decision-makers. This knowledgeable team owns a collection of responsibilities, ranging from managing customer funding and billing, to handling service agreements and bookings. We asked the Cara Connect Team to round up some of the … Continued
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Men’s Shed: A community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation that is accessible to all men and whose primary activity is the provision of a safe and friendly environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects.[1] When the amputation of several fingers meant that he had to quit his job, Ashley was left feeling bored and … Continued
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Recently we introduced you to Neighbourhoods, Cara’s new service model that groups our Supported Independent Living, Short-Term Accommodation and Home & Community Support services in to Neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhoods structure is a significant improvement to ensure that Cara is able to meet the needs of our customers and provide high-quality supports, now and in to the future. With our first … Continued
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I have formally advised the Cara Board of my intention to step down as Chief Executive after more than seven years in the role. I joined Cara in 2015, right on the cusp of Cara’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. I have led Cara’s transformation journey from a traditional block-funded provider, to an … Continued
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The Cara Board of Directors would like to recognise and thank Liz Cohen for her leadership over seven years at Cara. Liz has made a significant contribution towards shaping Cara in to the organisation that it is today. Liz will be returning to New South Wales to be closer to her family and the Board … Continued
