A woman has turned a rundown blacksmith’s into a hub for people in a bid to tackle loneliness and isolation. Belinda Gardiner turned the old forge in Clydach, Swansea, into a hub for the community after a chance conversation with her daughter Rhian. She was living and working in Australia when she first heard about…
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In a bustling kitchen at a Toronto-area community health centre, Hayfa Mousa pauses as she reflects on the last seven years of her life. Her eyes fill as she recalls the stress and isolation she felt before finally finding community and calm. Originally from Iraq, the 56-year-old cares for an adult daughter who underwent a heart transplant. The Stonegate…
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Australia’s health professionals are falling behind when it comes to addressing their patients’ social problems such as loneliness and isolation, which can have hugely negative consequences on overall health and wellbeing. With 20 per cent of patients consulting their GP for what are essentially social problems, medication is not always the answer. Social prescribing is…
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Innovative trials and a high-level discussion forum have put social referrals high on the primary care agenda. Read full article.
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PCCS is proud to be fostering the development of future social workers through its intern placement programs. Recently, Sydney University’s final year Bachelor of Social Work student Liam spent 12 weeks with us. While his heart is set on helping others, his back-up jobs could be ice-cream reviewer, comic book author or sommelier. “With any luck though,…
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Our thanks to all who supported our fundraising stall in Hornsby for the firefighters, people and wildlife affected by the bushfires. 100% of proceeds will be passed on! 🔥🚒👨🚒👩🚒👍 Thanks to the clients in our Plus Social program who made many of the products on sale (thanks Dan, Susan, Eddie, Stephanie, Bruce, and everyone!)
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Primary & Community Care Services (PCCS) was thrilled to meet with Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Emma McBride, this week to showcase our amazing programs. Ms McBride was excited to see our social prescribing program in action, joining clients at our Chill Chef session to take in the aromas of their delicious lunch. “It…
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Graham didn’t hesitate at all when his dad needed help. A lot of help. And when Graham needed help himself, PCCS was there to guide him through the unchartered waters of a new disability. He flew to New Zealand in December 2013 after his dad Tony was attacked and left in a coma for 90 days. He left behind his wife and…
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Do an act of kindness and help make someone smile! Whether it’s a cringey joke or an uplifting story, happiness is a gift best shared. #worldsmileday
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icare CEO and Managing Director John Nagle today announced the finalists for icare’s 2019 Care & Service Excellence (CASE) Awards. PCCS’ Plus Social for Injured Workers has been announced as a finalist for Excellence in Social Impact. The CASE Awards recognise and reward outstanding contributions to the delivery of insurance and care services in NSW.…
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