#Domestic assistance Sydney

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Home Care Services - A Key to Maintaining a High Quality of Life

Home care services provide a variety of home care services to individuals who wish to remain in their homes. These services include professional health care, companionship, social activities, and life assistance. Whether you are recovering from surgery or a serious illness, or are simply aging in place, home care services can be a key to maintaining a high quality of life.

Companionship

Getting a companion can improve your senior's quality of life. They can help with meal preparation, running errands, or helping your loved one prepare for a trip to the doctor.

Those who are single or live alone are often at risk of loneliness. Loneliness has been linked to a variety of health problems, including heart disease, obesity, and cognitive decline. It's also a good idea to get your elderly parent involved in social activities. This helps to increase their confidence and lower the chances of dementia.

A personal care provider can also promote a healthier diet, encourage exercise, and help avoid certain health complications. Personal care providers can even help with hygiene and grooming.

Professional health care

Professional home health care services can offer an alternative to a hospital stay. The goal is to enable a patient to remain in their own home. These services may include social care, personal assistance, medical care, physical therapy, and more.

Home health care is a unique environment that enables a patient to have one-on-one attention and a safe, comfortable place to recuperate. This can be provided by a team of clinical professionals, which includes registered nurses, therapists, and other trained health experts.

Most patients prefer to remain in their own homes. For people with chronic health issues, in-home care services can help them remain healthy.

Life assistance

While it's not a given you or your loved one will be receiving a hands on care free lifestyle, it's not a bad idea to take advantage of the benefits of the modern age. With the proper planning and a fair amount of chutzpah, your loved ones will be able to maintain their sanity and dignity. The following tips and tricks will ensure that all your bases are covered. What's more, you'll be in the best of hands. After all, you owe it to yourself. Besides, your aging relatives are bound to show up late on a regular basis.

Homemaking

Homemaking services are not only an excellent way for seniors to continue living in their own home but also a means to maintain their sanity. As senior citizens grow older, they may find themselves losing their strength to perform simple tasks. Whether it's managing a budget or making the bed, homemaking services can help make those routine tasks easier to accomplish.

Keeping a tidy house is important for both health and safety. When seniors are unable to do this for themselves, they can become prone to accidents such as slips and falls due to clutter. A homemaker can dust those hard-to-reach surfaces and replace spoiled food, among other tasks.

Social activities

Providing home care services to older adults requires a wide range of social activities to keep them engaged, happy and well. These can be a wide variety of things, from one on ones to bespoke classes. There are even inexpensive ways to provide these services.

One of the easiest ways to make sure that residents get the most out of their time in your care is to offer a diverse variety of social activities. This will also allow them to maintain their mental and physical health.

An interesting thing to know about social activities is that they are not just for seniors. They can be for anyone who wants to engage with others in a meaningful way. For example, some residents may not be comfortable with group activities, but would prefer to participate in more one-on-one activities.

Payment

When it comes to paying for home care services, it's important to understand the range of options available. Medicare and Medicaid are two major sources of assistance. However, many people choose to pay for care in part with their own money, and other sources such as retirement funds, insurance, and pensions also contribute.

In addition, you may qualify for tax breaks for your caregiving expenses. These can include money for meals, clothing, and other basic expenses. If your care costs exceed a certain amount, you could even be eligible for a federal tax deduction.

Regulations

The New York State Department of Health oversees licensed home care services Sydney. These organizations provide personal care, companionship and other non-medical services to seniors.

Home care agencies may be owned by individuals or legal entities. Depending on the type of services offered, they can contract with Medicare or Medicaid.

All agencies that accept Medicare must follow federal regulations. This includes conducting background checks, TB screenings, and requiring criminal records.

Before providing any services, new or existing home care agencies must obtain a state license. In order to apply for a license, the applicant must pay a licensing fee of $2,000. Applicants for a home care agency must be registered with the New York State Department of Health. If the agency fails to apply for a license within three months of receiving notice, the Department of Health may initiate enforcement action.

[justforbooks]

Not all social housing in the 1960s was about tower blocks. High-rise buildings were unpopular with tenants, lifts were costly and broke down, and the surrounding lawns were hard to maintain. Moreover, on the slopes around Hampstead Heath in London, towers would have blocked views towards St Paul’s Cathedral. This area became part of the newly created borough of Camden in 1965 and a visionary new chief architect, Sydney Cook, assembled a bright team of assistants to find an alternative form of housing. One of these young architects was Peter Tábori, who has died aged 83. The Whittington estate which he designed, originally known as Highgate New Town, exemplified a solution that was both innovative and successful.

Camden had identified an area of semi-derelict Victorian housing for redevelopment next to Highgate’s east cemetery, where Karl Marx is buried. Tábori realised that, on such a steep hillside, lines of flats and maisonettes could be stacked one above the other and entered from a common entrance at mid-level on the uphill side. Car parking could be set into the hill between these terraces and decked over with pedestrian walkways and children’s playgrounds.

He was inspired by medieval Italian hill towns and an internationally regarded scheme near Berne by the Swiss architects Atelier 5, but the greatest impression is of generous, humane spaces. The scheme was designed in 1968-70 but not completed until 1979 after the original contractors went bust.

The concept fitted perfectly with Cook’s own ideas and Tábori was a natural addition to the team. Other assistants working on similar solutions went on to greater recognition: Neave Brown’s complex terraces at Fleet Road (now Dunboyne Road) and Alexandra Road are listed, as are Gordon Benson and Alan Forsyth’s mainly two-storey houses on a steep slope at Branch Hill, Hampstead.

Together the group established a distinctive style for Camden’s best social housing using crisp white concrete, densely packed but relatively low-rise. Tábori’s Highgate New Town had the benefit of simplicity, in the design of the terraces and in his determination that public and private spaces should be clearly separated. This last avoided the problems faced by estates where indeterminate space led to vandalism. Mark Swenarton’s book Cook’s Camden (2017), to which Tábori generously contributed, records the inspiring story.

Highgate New Town was finely finished, the external concrete contrasting with handsome internal joinery. Cook claimed that “the quality of [Tábori’s] work isn’t just double site capacity at low rise, or all the higher standards, but that he did it all below yardstick”, the restrictive budget code imposed by governments at the time. In fact, Camden’s fine housing was made possible by its high domestic rates income and other London boroughs could not match its quality. Many of Tábori’s maisonettes remain tenanted, but those sold under “right-to-buy” legislation now fetch eye-watering prices.

Tábori went on to design a second scheme in 1971, Oakshott Court, Polygon Road, with three L-shaped terraces, but he was disappointed by a decision made in 1974 to use brick, apparently in deference to its location near St Pancras Station. A smaller scheme of 15 flats on the corner of Mill Lane and Solent Road followed in 1973 after Cook’s retirement, including four wheelchair-accessible units and five for elderly people. He also worked on a visionary programme with the architects/engineers Arup Associates for building over the main railway tracks that run through Camden, an attempt to gain space in the overcrowded borough.

He was born Peter Stroh in Budapest, the son of Istvan Stroh, a professor of mathematics, and his wife Erzsebét (nee Szanto), a former opera singer. She subsequently married Michael Tábori, an economist whose father had died at Auschwitz. Both men had been imprisoned by the communist government and following the 1956 uprising in Budapest, Peter too was arrested. On his release in December 1956 he, Erzsebét and Michael emigrated to London via Vienna, along with other members of Michael’s family. Thenceforth Tábori used his stepfather’s surname and adopted it formally on becoming a British citizen in 1966.

Tábori learned English and technical drawing with an architect, Cecil Epril, and in 1958 entered Regent Street Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster). His tutors included Richard Rogers, who inspired his interest in mass housing, and who himself designed an (unbuilt) hillside scheme in Croydon inspired by Atelier 5. Tábori assisted on Rogers’s first built house, Creekvean, with Su Rogers and Norman Foster.

Tábori also spent two years working for Ernö Goldfinger, the Hungarian-born architect immortalised by Ian Fleming, before completing his qualifications. The final external examiner was Denys Lasdun, who gave him a job assisting on the University of East Anglia, another hillside building with a stepped section where he learned about concrete techniques. However, when in 1967 the chance came to work for Cook and develop his own housing interests, Tábori seized the opportunity.

He left the borough in 1984 and formed a private practice with John Green and Bob Winning, working mainly in Hamburg, Toulouse and Soweto.

Tábori married Angelika Schiel, a model, in 1962. They had three sons, Kris, Michael and Gabor, but divorced in about 1980, and Angelika, who became an upholsterer, died in 2016. Peter had a fourth son, Tom, in 1984, with Anne Saville, a welfare adviser at the charity Gingerbread, but the couple later separated. He is survived by his sons.

🔔 Peter Tábori (Peter Stroh), architect, born 15 January 1940; died 23 February 2023

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[cosmicanger]

‘Palestine is not an environment story’

Nafeez Ahmed

INSURGE intelligence

How I was censored by The Guardian for writing about Israel’s war for Gaza’s gas

After writing for The Guardian for over a year, my contract was unilaterally terminated because I wrote a piece on Gaza that was beyond the pale. In doing so, The Guardian breached the very editorial freedom the paper was obligated to protect under my contract. I’m speaking out because I believe it is in the public interest to know how a Pulitizer Prize-winning newspaper which styles itself as the world’s leading liberal voice, casually engaged in an act of censorship to shut down coverage of issues that undermined Israel’s publicised rationale for going to war.

Gaza’s gas

I joined the Guardian as an environment blogger in April 2013. Prior to this, I had been an author, academic and freelance journalist for over a decade, writing for The Independent, Independent on Sunday, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Scotsman, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, Quartz, Prospect, New Statesman, Le Monde diplomatique, among others.

On 9th July 2014, I posted an article via my Earth Insight blog at The Guardian’s environment website, exposing the role of Palestinian resources, specifically Gaza’s off-shore natural gas reserves, in partly motivating Israel’s invasion of Gaza aka ‘Operation Protective Edge.’ Among the sources I referred to was a policy paper written by incumbent Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon one year before Operation Cast Lead, underscoring that the Palestinians could never be allowed to develop their own energy resources as any revenues would go to supporting Palestinian terrorism.

The article now has 68,000 social media shares, and is by far the single most popular article on the Gaza conflict to date. Contrary to the conventional wisdom, Israel has seen control of Gaza’s gas as a major strategic priority over the last decade for three main reasons.

Firstly, Israel faces a near-term gas crisis — largely due to the long lead time needed to bring Israel’s considerable domestic gas resources into production; secondly, Netanyahu’s administration cannot stomach any scenario in which a Hamas-run Palestinian administration accesses and develops their own resources; thirdly, Israel wants to use Palestinian gas as a strategic bridge to cement deals with Arab dictatorships whose domestic populations oppose signing deals with Israel.

Either way, the biggest obstacle to Israel accessing Gaza’s gas is the Hamas-run administration in the strip, which rejects all previous agreements that Israel had pursued to develop the gas with the British Gas Group and the Palestinian Authority.

Censorship in the land of the free

Since 2006, The Guardian has loudly trumpeted its aim to be the world’s leading liberal voice. For years, the paper has sponsored the annual Index on Censorship’s prestigious Freedom of Expression Award. The paper won the Pulitzer Prize for its reporting on the National Security Agency (NSA). Generally, the newspaper goes out of its way to dress itself up as standing at the forefront of fighting censorship, particularly in the media landscape. This is why its approach to my Gaza gas story is so disturbing.

The day after posting it, I received a phone call from James Randerson, assistant national news editor. He sounded riled and rushed. Without beating around the bush, James told me point blank that my Guardian blog was to be immediately discontinued. Not because my article was incorrect, factually flawed, or outrageously defamatory. Not because I’d somehow breached journalistic ethics, or violated my contract. No. The Gaza gas piece, he said, was “not an environment story,” and therefore was an “inappropriate post” for the Guardian’s environment website:

“You’re writing too many non-environment stories, so I’m afraid we just don’t have any other option. This article doesn’t belong on the environment site. It should really be on Cif [i.e. the Guardian’s online opinion section known as ‘Comment Is Free’].”

I was shocked, and more than a little baffled. As you can read on my Guardian profile, my remit was to cover “the geopolitics of environmental, energy and economic crises.” That was what I was commissioned to do — indeed, when I had applied in late 2012 to blog for The Guardian, an earlier piece I’d written on the link between Israeli military operations and Gaza’s gas in Le Monde diplomatique was part of my portfolio.

So I suggested to James that termination was somewhat of an overreaction. Perhaps we could simply have a meeting to discuss the editorial issues and work out together what my remit should be. “I’d be happy to cooperate as much as possible,” I said. I didn’t want to lose my contract. James refused point blank, instead telling me that my “interests are increasingly about issues that we don’t think are a good fit for what we want to see published on the environment site.”

In the end, my polite protestations got nowhere. Within the hour, I received an email from a rights manager at The Guardian informing me that they had terminated my contract.

Under that contract, however, I had editorial control over what I wrote on my blog — obviously within the remit that I had been commissioned for. From May to April, environment bloggers underwent training and supervision to ensure that we would eventually be up to speed to post on the site independently based on our own editorial judgement. The terms and conditions we signed up to under our contract state:

“You shall regularly maintain Your Blog and shall determine its content. You shall launch Your own posts which shall not be sub-edited by GNM. GNM occasionally might raise topics of interest with You suitable for Your Blog but You shall be under no obligation to include or cover such topics.”

The terms also point out that termination of the contract with immediate effect could only occur “if the other party commits a material breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement which is not capable of remedy”; or if “the other party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement which is capable of remedy but which has not been remedied within a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice to do so.”

The problem is that I had committed no breach of any of my contractual obligations. On the contrary, The Guardian had breached its contractual obligation to me regarding my freedom to determine the contents of my blog, simply because it didn’t like what I wrote. This is censorship.

As the Index on Censorship points out, the “absence of direct state-sponsored, highly visible censorship, which prevails in many countries around the world, may contribute to the commonly held view that there is no censorship in this country and that it is not a problem.” However, “contemporary UK censorship, which sits within a liberal democracy” can come “in many different forms, both direct and indirect, some more subtle, some more overt.”

Invisible barriers

Ironically, a few days later, I was contacted by the editor of The Ecologist — one of the world’s premier environment magazines — who wanted to re-print my Gaza gas story. After publishing an updated version of my Guardian piece, The Ecologist also published my in-depth follow up in response to objections printed in The National Interest (ironically authored by a contractor working for a US oil company invested in offshore gas reserves overlapping the Gaza Marine). Obviously, having been expelled by The Guardian, I could not respond via my blog as I would normally have done

That follow-up drew on a range of public record sources including leading business and financial publications, as well as official British Foreign Office (FCO) documents obtained under Freedom of Information. The latter confirmed that despite massive domestic gas discoveries in Israel’s own territorial waters, the inability to kick-start production due to a host of bureaucratic, technological, logistical and regulatory issues — not to mention real uncertainties in quantities of commercially exploitable resources — meant that Israel could face gas supply challenges as early as next year. Israel’s own gas fields would probably not be brought into production until around 2018-2020. Israeli officials, according to the FCO, saw the 1.4 trillion cubic meters of gas in Gaza’s Marine (along with other potential “additional resources” as yet to be discovered according to the US Energy Information Administration) as a cheap “stop-gap” that might sustain both Israel’s domestic energy needs and its export ambitions until the Tamar and Leviathan fields could actually start producing.

By broaching such issues in The Guardian, though, it seems I had crossed some sort of invisible barrier — that this topic was simply off-limits.

Energy is part of the environment, wait, no it isn’t, not in Palestine anyway

To illustrate the sheer absurdity of The Guardian’s pretense that a story about Gaza’s gas resources is “not a legitimate environment story,” consider the fact that just weeks earlier, Adam Vaughan, the editor of the Guardian’s environment website, had personally assented to my posting the following story: ‘Iraq blowback: Isis rise manufactured by insatiable oil addiction — West’s co-optation of Gulf states’ jihadists created the neocon’s best friend: an Islamist Frankenstein.’

Proposed headlines for stories that environment bloggers work on are posted on a shared Google spreadsheet so that editors can keep track of what we’re doing and planning to publish. Adam had seen my proposed headline and requested to see the draft on the 16th June: “… would you mind sending this one by me on preview, please, before publishing? Just conscious it’s very sensitive subject,” he wrote in an email.

I sent him the full article with a summary of what it was about. Later in the day, I pinged him again to find out what he thought, and he replied: “thanks, sorry, yes — I think it’s fine.”

So an article about ISIS and oil addiction is “fine,” but a piece about Israel, Gaza and conflict over gas resources is not. Really? Are offshore gas resources not part of the environment? Apparently, for The Guardian, not in Palestine, where Gaza’s environment has been bombed to smithereens by the IDF.

The Blair factor

Meanwhile, the Israel-Gaza gas saga continues. Just over a week ago, Ha’aretz carried some insightful updates on the strategic value of the whole thing. Quoting Ariel Ezrahi, energy adviser to Quartet Middle East envoy Tony Blair (the Quartet representing the US, UN, EU and Russia), Ha’aretz noted that there was a reason why Jordan — which had recently signed an agreement with Israel to purchase gas from its Leviathan field — had simultaneously announced that it intended to purchase gas from Gaza. As Israel attempts to reposition itself as a major gas exporter to regional regimes like Egypt and Turkey, the biggest challenge is that “it’s very hard for them to sign a gas contract with Israel despite their desperate need,” due to how unpopular such a move would be with their domestic populations.

“If I were Israel’s prime minister,” Blair’s energy adviser said, “I’d think how I could help the neighboring countries extricate themselves from the jam, and if Israel closes the Palestinian gas market, that’s not a smart thing.” So Israel has to find a way to open the Palestinian gas market and integrate it into the emerging complex of Israeli export deals: “… it would be wise for Israel to at least consider the contribution of the Palestinian dimension to these deals,” said Ezrahi. “I think it’s a mistake for Israel to rush into regional agreements without at least considering the Palestinian dimension and how it can contribute to Israeli interests.”

Israel, backed by its allies in the west, wants to use the Palestinians “as an asset as they strive to join the regional power grid, and as a bridge to the Arab world,” by selling Palestinian “gas to various markets,” or promoting a deal with the corporations developing Israel’s “Tamar and Leviathan [fields] that will allow for the sale of cheap gas to the [Palestinian] Authority.”

But there is a further challenge when considering the Palestinian dimension, namely Hamas: “I can’t meet with people linked to Hamas,” said Blair’s energy adviser. “It’s a very firm ban dictated by the Quartet. [emphasis added] The Americans don’t enter Gaza either.” So it is not just Israel that has ruled out any gas deal with the Palestinians involving Hamas. So have the US, EU, UN and Russia.

But Israel has no mechanism to eliminate Hamas from the Gaza strip — except, as far as Moshe Ya’alon is concerned, military action to change facts on the ground.

Over the 70 odd articles I’d written for The Guardian, not a single piece falls outside the subject matter I had been commissioned to write on: the geopolitics of interconnected environment, energy and economic crises. The conclusion is unavoidable: The Guardian had simply decided that resource conflicts over the Occupied Territories should not receive coverage. It should be noted that before my post, the paper had never before acknowledged a link between IDF military action and Gaza’s gas. Now that I’m gone, I doubt it will ever be covered again.

Well, at least Ya’alon, and his boss Netanyahu, will be happy.

Not to mention Tony Blair.

Liberal gatekeeping

When I began speaking in confidence to a number of other journalists inside and outside The Guardian about what had happened to me, they all consistently told me that my experience — although particularly outrageous — was not entirely unprecedented.

A senior editor of a national British publication who has written frequently for The Guardian’s opinion section, told me that he was aware that all coverage of the Israel-Palestine issue was “tightly controlled” by Jonathan Freedland, the Guardian’s executive editor for opinion.

Another journalist told me that a Guardian editor commissioned a story from him discussing the suppression of criticism of Israel in public discourse and media, but that Freedland rejected the story without even reviewing a draft.

Several other journalists I spoke to inside and outside The Guardian went so far as to describe Freedland as the newspaper’s unofficial ‘gatekeeper’ on the Middle east conflict, and that he invariably leaned toward a pro-Israel slant.

These anecdotes have been publicly corroborated by Jonathan Cook, a former Middle East staff reporter, foreign editor and columnist for The Guardian, who is currently based in Nazareth where he has won several awards for his reporting. A profile of Cook at the progressive Jewish news site Mondoweiss points out that a key turning point in Cook’s career occurred in 2001 when he had just returned from Israel, having conducted an investigation into the murder of 13 non-violent Arab protestors by Israeli police during the second intifada the year before.

The police, Cook found, had executed a “shoot-to-kill policy” against unarmed victims — as was eventually confirmed by a government inquiry. But The Guardian suppressed his investigation, and chose not to run it at all. Cook says that while the paper does contain some exemplary reporting and insights, and even goes out of its way to condemn the occupation, there are certain lines that simply cannot be crossed, such as questioning Israel’s capacity to define itself as simultaneously an exclusively Jewish and democratic state, or critiquing aspects of its security doctrine.

Cook’s scathing criticism of his former paper in a 2011 Counterpunch article is highly revealing, and relevant, for understanding what happened to me:

“The Guardian, like other mainstream media, is heavily invested — both financially and ideologically — in supporting the current global order. It was once able to exclude and now, in the internet age, must vilify those elements of the left whose ideas risk questioning a system of corporate power and control of which the Guardian is a key institution.

The paper’s role, like that of its rightwing cousins, is to limit the imaginative horizons of readers. While there is just enough leftwing debate to make readers believe their paper is pluralistic, the kind of radical perspectives needed to question the very foundations on which the system of Western dominance rests is either unavailable or is ridiculed.”

Last month, Cook highlighted ongoing subtle but powerful insensitivities of language employed by The Guardian coverage’s of the Gaza crisis which, in effect, served to “disappear” the Palestinians. He specifically identified Freedland as a major player in this phenomenon. “The Guardian’s pride” in having helped create Israel is “still palpable at the paper (as I know from my years there),” especially among certain senior editors there “who influence much of the conflict’s coverage — yes, that is a reference to Jonathan Freedland, among others.”

UPDATE 4th Dec 2014 (10.13AM): Jonathan Freedland has offered a response this morning via TwitLonger, as follows:

“Your piece for Medium implies I was involved in the end of your arrangement with the Guardian. I don’t wish to be rude, but I had literally not heard of you or your work till seeing that Medium piece, via Twitter, a few hours ago. (The Guardian environment website, where you wrote, is edited separately from the Guardian’s Comment is Free site, which I now oversee.) I had no idea you wrote for the Guardian, no idea that arrangement had been terminated and not the slightest knowledge of your piece on Gaza’s gas until a few hours ago. What’s more, I was abroad — on vacation — on the days in July you describe. To put it starkly, my involvement in your case was precisely zero. I hope that as a matter of your own journalistic integrity, you’ll want to alter the Medium piece to reflect these facts. Perhaps you’ll also share this on Twitter as widely as you shared the Medium piece yesterday.”

However, Freedland’s reading of this piece is incorrect. I am not implying that Freedland was “involved” in the end of my Guardian tenure. I have no clue about that, and to be sure, I did not make any such claim above.

My simple point is that my experience of egregious Guardian censorship over the Gaza gas story — which Freedland does not address beyond denying his involvement — has a long and little-known context, suggesting that rather than my experience being a mere bizarre and accidental aberration, it is part of an entrenched, wider culture across the paper of which Freedland himself has allegedly played a key role in fostering.

It is not my fault that the range of journalists I spoke to all described Freedland as the Guardian’s resident unofficial “gatekeeper” on Israel-Palestine coverage. Notably, Freedland fails to address their allegations that he has previously quashed stories which are critical of Israel on ideological grounds rather than reasons of ‘journalistic integrity.’

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This is perhaps not entirely surprising. A book commissioned by The Guardian, Disenchantment: The Guardian and Israel, by Daphna Baram, documents clearly the connection between the newspaper and Zionism, noting for instance that Guardian editor CP Scott had been central to the negotiations with the British government resulting in the Balfour Declaration and the very conception of the state of Israel. Her conclusion is that despite becoming increasingly critical of the occupation after 1967, The Guardian remains staunchly pro-Zionist, its staff devoting “inordinate time and effort” to ensure “fairness to Israel.”

Toward a media revolution

The Guardian, quite rightly, has a reputation for breaking some of the most important news stories of the decade — among them, of course, playing a lead role in releasing Edward Snowden’s revelations about mass surveillance and related violations of civil liberties. Yet hidden in the cracks of this coverage is the fact that while disclosing critical facts, The Guardian has been unable to raise the most fundamental and probing questions about the purpose and direction of mass surveillance, why it has accelerated, what motivates it, and who benefits from it.

Questions must therefore be asked as to why a newspaper that sees itself as the global media’s bastion of liberalism, has engaged in such grievous censorship by shutting down coverage of environmental geopolitics — a phenomenon which is increasingly at the heart not just of conflict over the Occupied Territories, but of the chaos of world affairs in the 21st century.

If this is the state of The Guardian, undoubtedly one of the better newspapers, then clearly we have a serious problem with the media. Ultimately, mainstream media remains under the undue influence of powerful special interests, whether financial, corporate or ideological.

Given the scale of the converging crises we face in terms of climate change, energy volatility, financial crisis, rampant inequality, proliferating species extinctions, insane ocean acidification, food crisis, foreign policy militarism, and the rise of the police-state — and given the bankruptcy of much of the media in illuminating the real causes of these crises and their potential solutions, we need new reliable and accountable sources of news and information.

We need new media, and we need it now.

As print newspapers go increasingly into decline, the opportunity for new people-powered models of independent digital media is rising exponentially. That’s why I’ve launched a crowdfunder to help support my journalism, and to move toward creating a new investigative journalism collective that operates in the public interest, precisely because it is funded not by corporations or ideologues, but by people. If we can create new journalism platforms that are dependent for their survival on citizens themselves, then it is in the interests of citizens that those platforms will function. Until then, fearless, adversarial investigative journalism will always be in danger of being shut down or compromised.

I believe that together, we can create a new people-powered model of journalism that will make the old, hierarchical media conglomerates dominated by special interests and parochial paternalistic visions of the world obsolete. So, if you like, pop along to my Patreon.com crowdfunder for INSURGE INTELLIGENCE, a truly independent people-powered investigative journalism collective that will remain dedicated to breaking the big stories that matter, no matter what. Pledge as little or as much as you like, and join the coming media revolution☺

Dr Nafeez Ahmed is an investigative journalist, bestselling author and international security scholar. Formerly of The Guardian, he writes the ‘System Shift’ column for VICE’s Motherboard, and is the winner of a 2015 Project Censored Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for his Guardian work. He is the author of A User’s Guide to the Crisis of Civilization: And How to Save It (2010), and the scifi thriller novel ZERO POINT, among other books.

[female-buckets]

A record WNBL crowd of 7,681 at John Cain Arena fell silent as Lauren Jackson was assisted from the floor just 62 seconds into the game.

Just minutes earlier, the legendary Jackson was the final player announced to a raucous ovation. Like much of the last twelve months, the gravity of watching the all-time great go to work had drawn the eyes of many to the WNBL, perhaps for the first time.

After her bronze medal heroics at the Women's World Cup in Sydney with the national team last year, Jackson has played a major role in the Flyers campaign, averaging 14 points and five rebounds in a perhaps more than expected 21 minutes per game.

As if the fairy tale story needed any more juice, Jackson's trademark determination and will once again came to the fore, with the recent news that she has been carrying a fractured left foot through a large portion of the season.

"The great news is that it's not my broken foot, it's the other one," Jackson joked of the suspected serious Achilles injury.

With scans to come on Sunday morning, there is a genuine fear that this may be last chapter written of the remarkable comeback of Jackson, with just four games left on the Flyers schedule before the postseason.

"For me, I said I was on borrowed time," Jackson said. "It's hard, the way that I feel right now, I don't know. I'm pretty tough, but when I felt it, I felt something pop. I was just standing there, I said to the referee that I can't actually walk. Now I can't put any weight on it, whatever it is, I'll go get the scans in the morning and go from there. Hopefully it's just a stinger but I don't know."

"As soon as I felt it pop, I was like oh my god, that's my day over. I went to try and walk and I couldn't. The poor ref, she said she can't stop the game, I said that's fine, but I can't actually move so I don't know what to do."

Jackson's absence understandably took the air out the building for the first quarter, before the Flyers and Flames put on a show that came down to the final possession with Tiana Mangakahia knocking down a free-throw with 2.7 seconds left to help lift the Flames to the 68-67 road win.

The aura of Jackson may have brought a large portion of the crowd, but in the end, it was the high-quality play on the court that captivated those in the stands. The 26-point performance of Mangakahia in particular is of note, with the star guard recently included in the Opals extended squad in preparation for the 2023 Women's Asia Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics.

"I obviously had a lot of time to take in the atmosphere and the crowd was just incredible. That was so awesome to see that at a WNBL game, just to suit up was one of the greatest privileges," Jackson said.

"What a magnificent thing for women's basketball in this country. It's a domestic league, it's the premier national league but to have that kind of support in Melbourne was just incredible.

"I've said it a million times, but I think off the back of the World Cup and the visibility that basketball has had, it's really lifted the profile of our sport. Hopefully it's just the start of many games like this. It was great to be able to prove that it can be done and I'm pretty sure every single person in that stadium enjoyed that game."

Flyers head coach Cheryl Chambers set aside her disappointment for Jackson and the Flyers, to praise the Southside organisation for what was a spectacular advertisement for the league.

"There is some real talent across the whole league, so hopefully there's some people there that don't go every week that think they are going to get on board and support women's basketball," Chambers said.

"The other thing I'm proud about our organisation is, we probably weren't ready for this game, we could have asked if we were perfectly ready for this game, was it the perfect one to have against Sydney, all that kind of stuff. Gerry (Ryan) and Ian (Coutts) took a chance on women's basketball because we weren't one hundred percent ready and I think sometimes we wait until we're one hundred percent and it's too late. It's an awesome thing for women's sport."

Postgame, Jackson took part in a presentation on court, before remarkably presenting to the media for a press conference that she could and should have been expected to skip. Shifting between crutches and a wheelchair for comfort, understandably in pain, Jackson continued to lead the discussion for the growth of the women's game in Australia.

"You've got to take risks to take that next step and evolve and grow. As a league, we're doing that," Jackson explained. "As a team in the league, I think Southside is definitely pushing those barriers and trying to set the standard.

"That's what we did tonight. Gerry and Ian and our whole team should be so proud of what our front office was able to do, to bring that crowd out here tonight. I'm very, very proud to be a Flyer."

It would be difficult and near on impossible to imagine another athlete of Jackson's status in any sport presenting in this manner given the difficult circumstances, though, in some ways it shouldn't have been a surprise. This is who LJ is. A class act.

"Nobody could have scripted this last year, it's been completely insane. Then how ironic, how ironic (is this), it is what it is," she said with a smile and a shake of the head.

Claiming another medal for the national team could have been the perfect swansong for Jackson, but her work was not yet done, with her presence in the WNBL a delight for basketball fans young and old. It would be foolish and premature to write Jackson off given what has been witnessed over the last 12 months, but in a bittersweet way, if Saturday night is ultimately the last time Jackson suits up in a professional environment, doing so in front of a record-breaking crowd would be fitting for a legendary legacy.

All Jackson has done is create history since she first burst onto the scene more than two decades ago as a teenage star. Saturday night at John Cain Arena was no different.

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New program to better support LGBTQ+ victims of DV

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New program to better support LGBTQ+ victims of DV

A new first-of-its-kind, free online training tool aims to better equip frontline workers to support LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Today (May 28) is the fifth annual LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. The initiative started here by Australian charity the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Foundation.

Sadly, the limited research on the issue indicates that 60 per cent of LGBTQ+ people have experienced domestic, family and intimate partner violence.

However, 72 per cent never report the abuse to anyone. Of those who do, only 2.3 per cent use a domestic and family violence service and 1.7 per cent inform their employer.

Today, the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Foundation is launching See, Hear, Believe – Responding to Domestic & Family Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities.

The free eLearning course is the first of its kind. The self-paced course gives frontline workers the knowledge, skills and training to identify and support LGBTQ+ victims and survivors.

It includes eLearning modules based on LGBTQ+ people’s real-life experiences, powerful video stories, short follow-up exercises and a digital hub for continued development and engagement.

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Ben Bjarnesen says new online resource is vital 

Queenslander Ben Bjarnesen, a domestic violence survivor himself, founded the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Foundation in 2020.

He said the new See, Hear, Believe tool is pivotal to changing the experiences of LGBTQ+ people who access frontline services.

“This training will provide frontline workers with the tools they need to recognise and respond to LGBTQ+ people who are victims and survivors of domestic or family violence,” Bjarnesen said.

“It will shed light on what LGBTQ+ identities and experiences look like and the barriers LGBTQ+ people may face when reporting abuse.

“Sadly, there are very few existing resources or programs available to assist our first responders and none that are widely and freely available.

“We developed See, Hear, Believe to empower frontline workers to effectively engage with LGBTQ+ people, earn their trust and feel confident referring them to appropriate support services.”

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LGBTQ Domestic Violence Foundation joins Mardi Gras

In March, a LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation float joined Mardi Gras for the first time.

The 2024 Mardi Gras Parade followed the tragic alleged DV murders of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

“We must all acknowledge that this issue occurs at a disproportionately higher rate in LGBTQ+ communities,” Ben Bjarnesen said at the time.

“We are losing too many lives and too many others are suffering in silence.

“I hope that any LGBTQ+ person watching the parade who’s experiencing violence in a personal or family relationship sees us and knows that they are not alone.

“They need to know that they are seen, believed and there are people and organisations who can support them.”

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How to Choose a Family Lawyer

Family law issues are often deeply personal and emotionally charged. Whether you’re separating, dealing with child custody or property division, choosing the right lawyer can make all the difference.

When selecting a Sydney family law firm, look for one that has extensive experience handling cases like yours. You should also consider the reputation of the firm and its communication skills.

Experience

As anyone who has gone through the separation process will know, it can be a stressful time for you and your family. A qualified, experienced Sydney family lawyer can make navigating the legal system easier for you. While the initial costs of a legal professional may seem high, the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial investment.

You can also cut down your legal costs by being Family Lawyers Sydney free consultation and transparent with your lawyer. Be punctual for meetings and provide thorough information from the start. Avoid unnecessary interactions that may incur extra charges, such as lengthy phone calls and emails.

You can find a qualified family law firm by checking their credentials with State and Territory law societies or bar associations. You can also ask your friends and relatives for recommendations or visit a Community Legal Centre (CLC). The CLC provides free, confidential legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford private lawyers. This includes family law and other civil matters.

Reputation

When choosing a Family Lawyer Sydney, make sure you select one with a good reputation. This will help ensure that your case is handled properly. Also, check for membership in professional associations as this can indicate a commitment to ongoing legal education and ethical standards. Additionally, you should inquire about fees and billing methods.

A reputable family lawyer will be able to explain the legal process associated with your case in an easy-to-understand manner. This will give you a better understanding of your situation and can help minimize conflict and stress.

The right family law Sydney cbd can provide invaluable assistance with a wide range of issues, including divorce, child custody, property settlements, and domestic violence matters. Moreover, they can assist you with legal processes related to adoption and surrogacy. In addition, they can offer emotional support and facilitate communication between you and your spouse during a difficult time. Ultimately, a qualified Family Lawyers Sydney can provide a valuable service that is worth the monetary investment.

Fees

Inquire about the lawyer’s fee structure during the initial meeting and before you agree to engage their services. Asking about their hourly rate and potential rates for support staff can help you avoid unexpected legal fees. It’s also a good idea to ask about alternative dispute resolution methods. These can often be more costeffective than traditional litigation.

A good family lawyer will take the time to understand your unique situation and provide you with a clear breakdown of the costs involved in your case. They will also be able to explain your legal rights and help you find ways to keep the costs down.

While the monetary cost of hiring a Sydney Family Law Firm is certainly a concern, it’s important to remember that family issues are complex and emotional. They may also have a significant impact on your mental health, and can lead to costly lifestyle adjustments. These impacts can include financial, personal, and career-related costs.

Communication

Whether you’re going through Legal advisor Sydney or seeking to mediate your children’s living arrangements, it is important to have a clear parenting plan. This will help both parents understand each other’s roles and responsibilities and avoid potential disputes in the future.

The Australian family law system encourages separating couples to resolve their disputes without going to court. This is why it offers a variety of services to help you find a solution that works for your family. You can access these services through legal aid commissions in each state and territory.

A family lawyer can help you navigate the complex process of a legal separation or divorce, and can assist you with extrajudicial agreements like Consent Orders. A good family lawyer can also help you work out a parenting plan for your children. You should choose a lawyer with experience in all areas of family law. In addition to being accredited, a good lawyer should have a good track record and reputation.

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Community Funeral Care

An important part of any funeral ceremony is a gathering afterward. This time gives mourners a chance to tell stories, cry together and support one another. It also demonstrates that life goes on.

HRA is offering financial assistance to low-income Australia residents for COVID19 related community funeral care expenses. To apply, you will need an original itemized funeral bill signed by the Funeral Director and notarized.

One Concierge

Providing support to a family in this sensitive time can be one of the most compassionate things you can do as a friend or remote relative. However, it can be difficult to know what to say or do in this delicate time. A funeral concierge service can help you navigate this difficult situation. The service will take care of all the details, allowing you to focus on honoring your loved one.

There are three main time frames for a funeral concierge service: pre-planning, impending need, or at the time of need. Unlike traditional funeral homes, they offer guidance and information without any financial incentive to direct you to their own services or products.

The company’s experts search for the most competitive rates for their customers, saving them a lot of money and stress in their time of need. Its clients are often people who are unable to plan their own funerals or who have no family members nearby to assist them with the process. The company is based in Sydney, Australia and has offices in the US, Canada, and South Korea. They provide both domestic and international concierge services, offering a full suite of services for their clients. They also have a 24/7 call center in case of emergencies.

Sydney Concierge Services Pty Limited

Sydney Concierge Services Pty Ltd is one of the leading concierge services in Australia. Its team of professionals provides the most professional, discreet, friendly and highly-competent service to their clients. Whether it is organising a day at the races for you and your friends, complete with your choice of supercar, or an intimate and opulent weekend away to celebrate your wedding anniversary, they can take care of your every need.

The company also offers building management and facility services, including cleaning, security and maintenance. It is a family-run business that prides itself on providing personalized customer service and affordable rates. Their goal is to provide the same level of service that you would find in a 5-star hotel. Their services are designed to help you stay organized, safe and comfortable.

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Choosing NDIS Registered Providers

The NDIS is a radical reform designed to promote choice and control for people with disability. However, its implementation has been complex.

Becoming an NDIS registered provider takes time, effort, and money – three things many smaller service providers don’t have. As a result, many providers choose not to register.

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a flexible funding plan that gives you greater choice and control over the supports you receive. It is also designed to help you reach your goals and aspirations. You can apply for funding by contacting a disability support organisation, a qualified disability planner, or a registered NDIS provider.

NDIS approved providers can provide personal care, allied health therapy, domestic assistance, home modifications, transport services, and behaviour management support. You can find a provider that meets your needs by using the NDIS Provider Finder tool or through the myplace portal.

iRehab provides NDIS home care, NDIS exercise physiology, NDIS community supports and NDIS respite services. Their team of highly qualified disability experts offers personalised support that is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

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NDIS registered providers Western Sydney are individuals or organisations that provide a disability support service to participants. They can be agency managed, self-managed or plan managed. They can also offer a range of services including home care, aged care and community access. They can help participants navigate their plans and organisational services, as well as assist with reviewing their goals and progress.

Choosing the right NDIS provider for your needs can be difficult, especially if you’re new to the process. It’s a good idea to seek help from a disability support service or NDIS planner.

You can use the Provider Finder tool to find NDIS registered providers in your area. You can also share your plan details with providers through the myplace portal. However, it’s important to remember that privacy rules apply.

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to enable people with a permanent and significant disability to choose their own support services. These can include allied health therapy, personal care, domestic assistance, transport, home modification, and behaviour management support.

NDIS participants can choose to have their plan agency-managed, self-managed, or managed by a registered NDIS plan management provider. These providers will take care of a participant’s NDIS funds and pay their chosen registered support providers on behalf of the participant.

To find a NDIS registered provider in Western Sydney, start by asking for recommendations from other NDIS participants. You can also get in touch with your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) – they can help you find a provider that meets your needs and preferences.

ADACSS

Choosing the right provider can be challenging, but it is important to find someone who understands your needs and can work with you. The NDIS website has a tool that will help you find providers in your area, and you can also ask for recommendations from LACs and ECEI partners.

ADACSS is a registered NDIS provider that empowers people through tailored disability support services. They offer a range of options including allied health therapy, domestic assistance, and transport support. They are committed to empowering individuals through personalized care and prioritising safety. They are also accredited by the Australian Home Care Association. Their clients enjoy a family-like environment of compassion and support.

Break Free Health

The NDIS is a revolutionary scheme that empowers participants with disability and their carers. It provides choice and control by giving participants funding to access a range of support services. These can include allied health therapy, home modification, transport assistance, and behaviour management.

When choosing a disability service provider, consider whether they are registered with the NDIS. This means that they are following NDIS rules and regulations, including privacy. You should also talk to your local area coordinator (LAC) and ask for recommendations.

Break Free Health offers a comprehensive disability support and care service that includes a range of services, from home assistance to respite care. Their team of trained professionals can help you get the care and support you need to live your best life.

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Harmony in Legal Matters: Family Dynamics with El Baba Lawyers

Legal knowledge and tact are required while resolving family disputes. Being the main source of assistance for families in Sydney and Bankstown is something we at El Baba Lawyers (the best family lawyer in Sydney) take great satisfaction in. Our committed staff provides competent representation and caring advice with a focus on family law.

What Services Do Your Family Lawyers Provide?

A comprehensive spectrum of family law services, including divorce procedures, child custody issues, property settlements, domestic abuse cases, and more, are provided by Lawyers. Our group guarantees thorough support in navigating the difficulties of family law matters.

How Can I Benefit from Consulting with Your Family Solicitors?

Your family’s interests come first for our family solicitor in Bankstown. They pay attention to your worries, offer specialized advice, and create plans that are appropriate for your particular circumstance. We apply our knowledge to work towards your family’s best interests.

What Makes El Baba Lawyers the Best Choice for Family Legal Matters?

We like nothing more than becoming more than just legal consultants. Our group is kind and aware of how emotionally charged family disputes may be. We set ourselves apart as a dependable choice by prioritizing compassionate advocacy and possessing extensive legal knowledge.

How Do El Baba Lawyers Approach Child Custody Disputes?

Child custody disputes need to be handled carefully. We fight for your parental rights while putting the child’s welfare first. Although our best family lawyer in Sydney prefers to settle disputes amicably  through mediation, they are prepared to go to court if necessary to uphold the best interests of your child.

Conclusion:

Family law issues require a team of solicitors who are not just skilled but also compassionate. With unwavering support and expertise to resolve family disputes amicably and swiftly, the El Baba family solicitor in Bankstown is committed to walking this route with you.

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Personal Care For the Elderly

Personal care for the elderly is an important aspect of aging. The kind of care required depends on the age and health of your loved one, and what the elderly person wants. In any case, it is important to remember to provide gentle and quiet care. By doing so, you will show your love and support.

Personal care

Personal care for the elderly includes a range of services that help seniors maintain their hygiene, mobility and health. For many seniors, personal care for the elderly is an important part of maintaining their independence and avoiding isolation. This type of care can be provided on an hourly basis and can help seniors maintain their physical and mental health.

The cost of providing personal care is a significant expense for older people. Thousands of people have had to sell their homes in order to pay for personal care. This has put increasing pressure on the NHS and social care providers. Informal care is often provided by friends and family members, but there are also formal care services available. The relationship between formal and informal care is a key policy issue.

It is important for the elderly to maintain personal hygiene and grooming. Personal care providers can assist with bathing, sponge baths, shaving and teeth brushing. Personal care services can also help with meals and other daily activities. The elderly may need assistance with their diet and meal preparation. This care can also improve their self-esteem.

Companion care

There are several options when it comes to getting companion care for the elderly. One option is to hire a caregiver from an agency, which handles all the necessary paperwork and background checks. Agencies can also provide additional services, such as free in-home safety evaluations. However, the pros and cons of working with an agency must be carefully considered.

The primary purpose of companion care is to provide emotional support and companionship to the elderly. Companions visit their clients on a regular basis and spend time talking with them. They may also take them for walks or local senior center activities. They can also help with personal hygiene. In addition, the companion may be able to organize paperwork or keep track of mail.

Companion care is also beneficial for the elderly because it reduces their sense of social isolation. Loneliness can lead to depression and even self-medication. Having a companion means less stress for the senior, allowing them to focus on living a quality life.

Home health aides

Personal care aides work in homes and are hired by home health agencies. They are typically less expensive than hiring a private caregiver, but you should check their references carefully. Ask about their reliability, punctuality, and ability to handle stress. Also, make sure to ask about their criminal background. Some home health agencies offer background checks, which can be inexpensively done. This will ensure that the caregiver is not hiding anything that might cause a problem.

Home health aides are required to receive at least 75 hours of training. In addition to classroom learning, they must also undergo clinical training. Some states, including Maine, require up to 180 hours of training. Aside from training, home health agencies may also hire aides.

Home health aides provide non-medical care in the home for the elderly and disabled. These aides help with activities of daily living, transportation, and companionship. These services may range from an hour a week to twenty-four hours a day.

In-home nursing

Home nursing for the elderly can be provided for a variety of reasons. Some people need assistance with simple tasks, such as feeding, dressing, and taking medication. Other people need assistance with chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer's. Regardless, of the reason, home health care can provide a better alternative than visiting a doctor or hospital for assistance.

In-home nursing for the elderly can be provided by a licensed nurse, a medical professional who specializes in providing personal care to senior citizens. In-home nurse services can include physical therapy, which can help patients recover from injuries, ongoing conditions, and even surgeries. Additionally, a certified occupational therapist can help senior patients regain basic daily functions.

Home care for the elderly is not cheap, and it relies on experienced medical professionals. However, it may be worth the cost if the patient can avoid being in a hospital. Some insurance policies cover some of the costs of hiring a private nurse, including Medicare and Medicaid. Veteran's and work benefits can also help. Alternatively, you can hire a nurse directly or through an agency.

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Navigating Family Matters with Expertise: Insights into Family Lawyers in Sydney

In the bustling urban landscape of Sydney, where the ebb and flow of life often intersects with legal intricacies, family matters can quickly become complex and emotionally charged. Whether its issues of divorce, child custody, property settlements, or domestic disputes, the need for professional guidance becomes paramount. This is where the expertise of family lawyers Sydney comes into play, offering a beacon of legal knowledge and emotional support in navigating the often turbulent waters of family law.

Understanding Family Law in Sydney

Family law encompasses a wide array of legal matters pertaining to familial relationships and domestic affairs. From the dissolution of marriages to the establishment of child custody arrangements, family lawyers in Sydney are well-versed in the nuances of this multifaceted legal domain. They serve as advocates for their clients, ensuring that their rights are protected and their interests are represented effectively.

Comprehensive Legal Assistance

One of the primary roles of family lawyers is to provide comprehensive legal assistance tailored to the unique needs of each client. Whether it involves drafting prenuptial agreements to safeguard assets before marriage or negotiating child support payments post-divorce, these legal professionals are adept at crafting strategies that align with their clients’ objectives.

Moreover, family lawyers in Sydney understand the importance of approaching sensitive family matters with empathy and discretion. They recognize that behind every legal issue lies a deeply personal story, and they strive to provide compassionate guidance throughout the legal process.

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

In many instances, contentious family disputes can be resolved through mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Family lawyers play a crucial role in facilitating these processes, acting as mediators to help conflicting parties reach amicable solutions outside the courtroom.

By fostering open communication and negotiation, family lawyers in Sydney aim to minimize the emotional and financial strain associated with lengthy litigation proceedings. They encourage constructive dialogue and seek mutually beneficial outcomes that prioritize the well-being of all parties involved, especially children caught in the midst of parental conflicts.

Protecting the Best Interests of Children

Child custody and visitation rights often form the crux of family law cases, with the welfare of children taking precedence above all else. Family lawyers in Sydney are committed to safeguarding the best interests of children, advocating for arrangements that promote stability, safety, and healthy parent-child relationships.

Whether it entails establishing custody agreements, modifying existing arrangements, or addressing concerns of parental alienation, these legal professionals work tirelessly to ensure that children are shielded from the adverse effects of familial discord. They collaborate with child psychologists, social workers, and other experts to assess the unique needs of each child and develop custody arrangements that foster their emotional and developmental well-being.

Navigating Complex Legal Procedures

The legal landscape surrounding family matters can be intricate and convoluted, requiring a keen understanding of statutes, precedents, and procedural rules. Family lawyers in Sydney possess the requisite expertise to navigate these complexities effectively, guiding their clients through each stage of the legal process with clarity and assurance.

From filing petitions and attending court hearings to conducting discovery and presenting evidence, these legal professionals serve as staunch advocates for their clients’ rights and interests. They leverage their knowledge of family law statutes and case law to craft compelling arguments and pursue favorable outcomes on behalf of their clients.

Conclusion

In the realm of family law, where emotions often run high and the stakes are deeply personal, the guidance of experienced legal professionals can make all the difference. Family lawyers in Sydney offer not only legal expertise but also emotional support and reassurance during times of upheaval and uncertainty. By prioritizing the well-being of their clients and advocating for their rights, these legal professionals serve as trusted allies in navigating the complexities of family matters.

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NDIS Community Participation Sydney | Easy M Care Services

Being a part of the community is more than merely going to social events, it means feeling a sense of connection, belonging, and contribution. Physical accessibility issues, social stigma, and a lack of specialized assistance can all be obstacles that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in communal life. Our goal is to remove these obstacles by supporting and funding initiatives that encourage community involvement. services of our communities are intended to support your participation in neighbourhood-based events, projects, and activities while ensuring your physical and mental well-being. with the help of these resources, you can have fun and spend quality time with friends while simultaneously developing your social and communication skills.

Our goal is to help you in becoming resilient and active in every community, by which you may feel good about yourself and be able to take care of yourself. Numerous social and recreational events, including sporting competitions, seminars for arts and crafts, music sessions, and cultural excursions, are arranged by NDIS Community Sydney. If you want NDIS Community Participation Sydney contact us right away. These activities give people the chance to interact with others, form connections and pursue their interests in a welcoming setting to those who are suffering from disabilities. As a reputable NDIS provider, we provide a wide range of individualized support services that are specially designed to satisfy each participant's particular needs with the help oof our personalised plans.

Our services

The goal of Easy M Care is to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities by offering superior services and other specialized support. We customize our services specially to meet the each client's specific needs, preferences, and talents in order to make them feel more inspired and confident to push above their limitations and help them reach their maximum potential. These programs foster a better knowledge and acceptance of diversity throughout the community in addition to improving participants' social inclusion and quality of life. NDIS Community Participation Sydney staff members are very supportive and provide excellent help to our participants because they are not only competent but also highly skilled and certified. We are always ready to serve you around-the-clock. You can contact with us from anywhere at any time. Our staff is constantly prepared to offer you the highest caliber services in the quickest amount of time. Our team's top goal is to support your freedom, self-reliance, and social and physical well-being. and for that reason, we are providing these High-quality services-

1.Accommodation Support

2. Support for Life Stage

3. Transition Individual Practice

  4. Engagement of the Community

5. Collective Exercises

  6. Domestic Chores

7. Coordination is supported by life skills

8. Assistance with Travel/Transportation

Professionalism The goals of Sydney's NDIS-funded community engagement initiatives are to increase disability awareness and promote inclusivity. In order to create a more inclusive and accessible society, participants may be involved in volunteer programs, advocacy campaigns, or community-based initiatives. Our staff members are aware of each participant's particular demands. We customize our support programs to guarantee that they successfully meet each person's needs. We are dedicated to helping participants navigate the NDIS and make it easier for them to accomplish their objectives without having to deal with extra difficulties.

Why us?

To help you feel good about yourself and be able to take care of yourself, we want to support you in becoming resilient and involved in every community. Easy M Care offers you services with the assistance of a wonderful and motivating staff. NDIS Community Participation Sydney contribute to a more vibrant and inclusive society where everyone has the chance to participate and develop by fostering meaningful engagement and connection. At Easy M Care, we think that everyone can live a life that is meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling if they receive the right assistance. Our commitment to supporting our participants at every turn and making sure they get the opportunity, respect, and care they deserve does not alter as we negotiate the NDIS always changing terrain. Why us? The goals of Sydney's NDIS-funded community engagement initiatives are to increase disability awareness and promote inclusivity. In order to create a more inclusive and accessible society, participants may be involved in volunteer programs, advocacy campaigns, or community-based initiatives. Our staff members are aware of each participant's particular demands. We customize our support programs to guarantee that they successfully meet each person's needs. We are dedicated to helping participants navigate the NDIS and make it easier for them to accomplish their objectives without having to deal with extra difficulties.

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Wish For a Baby: Empowering Your Parenthood Journey

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Wish For a Baby: Empowering Your Parenthood Journey

Are you dreaming of starting or expanding your family? The inclusive fertility expo Wish For a Baby is coming to Sydney to support your journey to parenthood.

Over two days – April 13 and 14, 2024 – the free event will take over the Sydney Masonic Centre. Agencies, fertility clinics, treatment centres, therapy practices, support groups and many more will be there.

The expo tailors to the needs of individuals and couples within the LGBTQ+ communities. They make the most important and life-changing decisions of their lives. The dedicated team behind Wish For a Baby believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create the family they’ve always wanted. The Wish for a Baby event provides a safe and welcoming environment where all visitors can learn, connect, and take crucial steps toward realising their dreams of parenthood.

The Wish for a Baby team

Are committed to supporting individuals and couples on their fertility journey and celebrating the diversity of family-building experiences.

Alongside the exhibition is a comprehensive and cutting-edge seminar program presented by world-leading consultants, clinicians and experts.

Every session is designed to give visitors a unique opportunity to learn from the very best, all for free. In just one day, visitors can meet and engage with domestic fertility experts.

Including domestic fertility experts from the USA, the UK, Canada, Spain, and Hong Kong at Wish for a Baby.

The seminars offer a unique blend of scientific innovation and holistic approaches to fertility, providing all hopeful parents with the knowledge and tools they need to plan their pathways to parenthood confidently. Hear from the experts on the basics of surrogacy at home and abroad, as well as assisted reproductive technology (ART), fertility boosting strategies and much more.

If you’re looking for information and help about IVF, egg donation, endometriosis, surrogacy, sperm donation, male infertility, the desire to have children at 40+, or legal advice, then Wish for a Baby is for you.

Wish For a Baby is more than just an event; it’s a community of support and empowerment offering guidance, resources, and a network of like-minded individuals who understand your unique challenges and aspirations.

No matter your relationship, sexuality or medical status, this fully inclusive event provides all prospective parents with the information they need to make the most important decision of their lives.

Wish for a Baby is at the Sydney Masonic Centre on April 13 and 14, 2024. Register for the free event and explore the full program at wishforababy.au

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, and community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Lawyers Hurstville - Family and Divorce Lawyers

Lawyers Hurstville are experts in family and divorce law. They understand that these issues can be extremely difficult and work hard to get the best results for their clients.

Unified lawyers are a top-rated Sydney family law firm. They offer services for all family law matters including divorce, separation and child custody.

Family Lawyers Sydney

The Lawyers Hartsville in Australia is designed to support Australian families when there is a breakdown in their relationship. However, ending a relationship is not always easy and disputes can arise about issues such as property settlements or how to care for children. These disputes can be resolved through a number of processes, including mediation. However, many people may find the process confusing and stressful. It is therefore important to seek help from a family law professional who can assist them.

A qualified family lawyer can provide a range of services, from filing an application for divorce to arranging child custody and property settlements. They can also help you with family violence matters and provide advice on financial issues. They can also assist with making a Will, which is essential for anyone who wishes to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of after their death.

A Family Lawyer Sydney can help you resolve a range of issues, including separation, divorce and parenting arrangements. They can also offer mediation services, and can draft and review legal documents such as property agreements, marriage contracts and pre-nuptial agreements. They are experienced in handling a wide range of complex and sensitive family law matters, including property settlements, child custody disputes, domestic violence and financial arrangements.

Family Lawyers Hurstville

If you are having legal issues in Hurstville, it is important to get help from a qualified solicitor. You can start by checking their credentials and looking for reviews online. Moreover, you should also look for free consultations. This will help you decide whether they are suitable for your needs.

Family law in Hurstville and across Australia is a complex legal field that deals with familial disputes, separations, and divorces. It is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 and emphasizes the best interests of children. It also stipulates how assets and property are distributed during divorces and separations, and takes into account factors like domestic violence and child abuse.

Go To Court Lawyers Hurstville offers a comprehensive family law service, including divorce and separation, child custody, parenting orders, property settlements, and more. Their lawyers have extensive experience in appearing before the family courts and work hard to resolve your issues without litigation. They also offer a personable and friendly service, something that is difficult to find in bigger firms. Their team is also experienced in drink driving cases, and they can guide you through the process of defending yourself from charges of drunk driving. They can even advocate for your case so that you can receive a reduced sentence.

Family Lawyers Wollongong

Our Family Lawyers Sydney are experienced in a broad range of family law matters including complex parenting matters, property settlements following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship and divorce applications. Our aim is to provide you with high level technical advice tailored specifically to your circumstances to assist you in resolving your matter as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

We can also assist with non-litigation pathways to resolve your matter such as mediation, collaborative family law and negotiated out-of-court settlements. We can prepare Financial Agreements which protect your assets and help to avoid a costly court hearing.

Jessica Koot is a family solicitor who is committed to the local community and has extensive experience in complex litigation matters in the Family Court of Australia and more recently, since the courts merged, in the Federal Circuit Court. She has a strong focus on resolution and brings her lived experience as a mother to her work as a family lawyer in Wollongong & the Illawarra.

A free consultation is available to discuss your situation with an experienced family lawyer. Contact us today to arrange your appointment. Our lawyers are highly rated by their peers and clients and we are committed to helping you with your family law matter.

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