Choice Community Health•Sep 24, 2025•2 min read
A Celebration of Love, Community, and New Beginnings
Mark and Sarah’s friends and family thought they were just gathering for her milestone birthday. They ended up celebrating an engagement as well.
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Choice Community Health•Sep 15, 2025•3 min read
Above and Beyond
We often say our work is about walking alongside people, especially in moments when they feel most alone. For many of the people we...
Choice Community Health•Sep 11, 2025•3 min read
R U OK?
R U OK? Day on 11 September is a powerful reminder of the importance of caring conversations. We believe checking in on someone’s mental...
Choice Community Health•Sep 1, 2025•3 min read
Women’s Health Week - Say Yes To You
When was the last time you said yes to yourself? Not yes to your kids. Not yes to your partner, boss, or family. Yes to you . For so many...
Choice Community Health•Aug 25, 2025•3 min read
Hope Isn’t Just a Feeling, It’s a Path Forward
Have you ever felt stuck? Not just for a day, but in a way that makes the future feel smaller — as if choices have closed, routines have...
Choice Community Health•Aug 12, 2025•3 min read
How Hope Works: One Step at a Time
When Anita first joined the walking group, she stayed on the sidelines, hood up, hands in her pockets. She had been spending most of her days at home, speaking to no one outside her care team.
Choice Community Health•Aug 4, 2025•1 min read
National Homelessness Week 2025: Homelessness Action Now
From Monday, 4 August to Sunday, 10 August, communities across Australia will observe National Homelessness Week 2025, a campaign...
Choice Community Health•Jul 31, 2025•4 min read
Healing Together: How Community Supports Recovery and Purpose
Healing looks different for everyone. At Choice Community Health, we believe that connection—quiet, respectful, and real—can help people rediscover their sense of purpose.
Choice Community Health•Jul 21, 2025•3 min read
Australia’s Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness has become so widespread in Australia, it now makes headlines. But for some, it's not news-it's a daily reality.
Choice Community Health•Jul 14, 2025•4 min read
What if support looked more like neighbourly connection? That’s what we’re building.
Healing doesn’t always come through therapy rooms or medical plans. Sometimes, it begins with a cold beer on a hot day, a quiet deck, and...
Choice Community Health•Jul 7, 2025•3 min read
One Community, Many Eyes
As NAIDOC Week 2025 approaches, we mark fifty years dedicated to honouring and elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, culture, and resilience.
Choice Community Health•Jul 2, 2025•3 min read
Community as the Foundation of Wellbeing
Sometimes, transformation begins with something as simple as a shared cuppa or an invitation to join a walking group. At Choice, we’ve seen how consistent, respectful connection can spark change – not through grand gestures, but through everyday moments of presence.
Choice Community Health•Jun 19, 2025•3 min read
Reclaiming Culture, Confidence and Connection
Steve wasn’t just looking for support. He was searching for belonging. Through quiet trust, cultural connection, and gentle encouragement, he found his voice, his dignity, and a community that truly saw him. This is what real inclusion looks like.
Choice Community Health•Jun 19, 2025•3 min read
What If Support Felt Like Belonging?
For many people, genuine connection can be the difference between simply getting through the day and finding something to look forward to. Strong community ties aren’t just comforting, they are protective.
Trevor Newman•May 16, 2025•3 min read
7 Things a Narcissist Will Always Say to Manipulate — and How I Learned to Respond
I didn’t realise I was dealing with a narcissist until I was deep into a cycle of self-doubt, guilt, and confusion. They didn’t wear a...
Paul Beddos•Feb 10, 2025•3 min read
Breaking the Stigma of Age
A reflection on the deep connections we often overlook with older generations, and how meaningful conversations can challenge the stigma surrounding ageing.
Choice Community Health•Jan 3, 2025•3 min read
From Corporate to Compassion: Emma’s Role as a Support Coordinator
Emma’s path to becoming a support coordinator wasn’t something she had always planned, but looking back, it feels like a natural...
Choice Community Health•Dec 9, 2024•3 min read
NDIS Empowering First Nations: Mark’s Journey to Reclaim His Past and Build a Bright Future
Mark’s journey from oppression to independence highlights resilience, cultural reconnection, and the transformative power of community support.
Choice Community Health•Dec 2, 2024•3 min read
Goals, Waves, and New Beginnings: Rion's Path to Reconnection
When Rion was referred to Choice Community Health in 2021, he and his Family were looking for some help. Once an avid surfer, Rion had...
Choice Community Health•Nov 21, 2024•4 min read
Domestic Support: Underating services in the Home Care Sector
Domestic support is vital for carers and participants but undervalued under NDIS funding constraints
Choice Community Health•Nov 21, 2024•4 min read
Navigating Case Management in Aged Care Home Care Packages
Case management in HCP offers tailored support to manage care and funding for aged Australians.
Choice Community Health•Nov 5, 2024•4 min read
NDIS Changes Threaten Support for Psychosocial Disabilities: Social Implications Explored
Legislative changes to NDIS eligibility may cause individuals with psychosocial disabilities to lose essential supports, leading to increase...
Trevor Newnham•Nov 1, 2024•3 min read
A Legacy of Love: How Jeremy Found Support to Stay in His Family Home
This story is one we see often with Aged Care Home Care Packages (HCP's), though each one is as unique as the person living it.
Choice Community Health•Nov 1, 2024•3 min read
Beyond Patient Care: How Research Drives Allied Health Innovation
Allied health professionals (AHPs) are on the front lines of care, often engaging with patients in ways that go beyond traditional medical interventions.
Choice Community Health•Nov 1, 2024•5 min read
Breaking Cycles: Brett’s Story of Transformation and New Beginnings
When Brett first joined us at Choice Community Health, he was at a crossroads. Recently out of prison for driving his motorbike...
Choice Community Health•Nov 1, 2024•4 min read
The Hidden Changes to NDIS Eligibility: Implications of Section 30 and 30a.
Is it just me, or is it difficult to find clear information about Section 30 of the new NDIS legislation? With the recent updates, NDIS...
Choice Community Health•Nov 1, 2024•3 min read
The New Wave of Allied Health: Adapting to Meet Modern Needs
The allied health sector is facing a time of rapid change and growth, driven by the shifting needs of communities and advancements in...
Choice Community Health•Oct 29, 2024•3 min read
More Than a Meal: How Cooking Creates Community at Choice
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching the Choice program grow into something truly special. In its humble beginnings, it was...
Choice Community Health•Oct 29, 2024•3 min read
What You Need to Know About Medicare in Australia: A Closer Look at the Coverage and Benefits
Medicare is Australia's public healthcare system, designed to provide all citizens and permanent residents with essential medical...
Choice Community Health•Oct 15, 2024•4 min read
From Isolation to Inclusion: The Power of Accessible Activity Groups in Care Services
Accessable, participant-focused social groups are vital for holistic well-being in NDIS and aged care
Choice Community Health•Oct 1, 2024•2 min read
NDIS Reforms Set to Roll Out: What You Need to Know
Parliament has approved a new wave of reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), set to take effect from October 3....
Trevor Newnham•Aug 21, 2024•4 min read
Navigating OT Shortages: How Regulations Impact Access to Care
High demand and regulations make accessing occupational therapy care difficult in NDIS and aged care
Choice Community Health•Jul 17, 2024•4 min read
Your Guide to Counseling: Expert Tips on Finding Quality, Affordable Support
In today's fast-paced world, mental health services are more crucial than ever. However, accessing psychological support can often be challenging due to high costs and long waiting periods.
Choice Community Health•Apr 1, 2024•3 min read
How to Access a Home Care Package (HCP): Your Step-by-Step Guide to In-Home Support
How to Apply and begin your Aged Care Home care package and what happens next. Step by step guide.
Choice Community Health•Mar 21, 2024•4 min read
Combating Personal Care Burnout in the Home care Sector
PCAs are essential in holistic home care, requiring support to prevent burnout and improve outcomes.
Trevor Newnham•Mar 5, 2024•3 min read
Physiotherapy Unbound: Bringing Advanced Care to Australian Homes
Physiotherapy in Australia is transforming with home visits and innovations, enhancing personalized patient care.
Choice Community Health•Feb 2, 2024•3 min read
Community Nursing in the Age of NDIS and Home Care Packages
Community nursing's integration under NDIS/HCP enhances holistic home care, improving outcomes across Australia.
Choice Community Health•Jan 21, 2024•4 min read
The Vital Role of Transport in NDIS and Aged Care Home Care Packages
Support worker transport offers flexibility and savings but requires clear safety and insurance policies.
Choice Community Health•Jan 18, 2024•4 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Supported Independent Living (SIL): The Complete Guide
A summary of how SIL works including support in shared homes, empowering people with disabilities to live independently.
Choice Community Health•Dec 15, 2023•3 min read
Companionship in Care: The Dual Role of Support Workers
Support workers provide vital companionship, bridging individuals to communities and enriching their daily lives.