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Cara has trialed new assistive technology, which provides round-the-clock monitoring of our customers’ health and wellbeing while they sleep. Partnering with tech company Cura1, customers across two Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses and one Short-Term Accommodation service (STA) have trialed the ENSIGN Bed Sensor Pad (BSP) product. The BSPs are unobtrusive wireless pads, placed under … Continued
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The Cara Connect Team plays a critical 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 updating and recording National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) goals, to handling service agreements and bookings. Here is … Continued
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There is something so peaceful and comforting about home. It’s a space where you can be yourself, free from judgement and fear. But what happens when you no longer have the courage or means to leave it? When life outside becomes so overwhelming that home is the only place you feel safe? Cara customer Kym … Continued
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Demonstrating a commitment to innovation and technology, Cara has released a mobile application to its workforce, giving staff easy access to important customer information, while on the go. The app is understood to be the first of its kind in the South Australian disability sector. Nicknamed the ‘Cara Companion’, the app allows staff to view … Continued
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Cara’s Board of Directors elected Nick Smith as President of the Board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday evening. Fellow Board Director Lucy Davies was elected Vice-President, a position formerly held by Nick. Serving as a Board Director since 2015, Nick has extensive commercial and risk management expertise developed in senior management roles … Continued
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Welcoming new leadership in Employee Experience and Workforce Development Cara’s strength is in our people, who work alongside children and adults with disability across South Australia. To foster the ongoing growth of our driven, professional workforce, we announce the appointment of Lorraine Johnston as the new Executive Manager, Employee Experience and Workforce Development. The position … Continued
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Click the icon for an Easy English version of this letter Dear customers, families and friends, As you may know, the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) has approved the use of the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia and now, preparation is under way to administer the vaccine to all Australians. Phase 1A of the COVID vaccine rollout … Continued
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On Friday evening, Cara rewarded its top-performing staff in a different kind of event, after postponing twice due to the everchanging COVID-19 landscape in 2020. With approximately 80 guests in attendance at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre including finalists, Cara executives, Cara’s Board of Directors and valued sponsors, the remaining 1000+ staff body were invited to … Continued
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Dear customers, families and friends, QR code check-in To remain COVID-safe, Cara is required to enforce the SA Government’s QR code check-in at all Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short Term Accommodation (STA) sites. For Cara to be legally compliant, this check-in process will be in place by 12:01am on Friday, December 4, 2020. This … Continued
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Dear customers, families and friends, As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation in South Australia has evolved over the past week, we have been continually keeping in touch with you to reinforce restrictions and recommendations, based on SA Government and SA Health advice. The good news is, as of 12:01 am on Sunday, November 22 (midnight Saturday) the … Continued
