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Empower your organisation to manage NDIS requirements
Managing NDIS along with other programs has a potential to lead into service reduction due to increased administration, higher chances of data entry error or reduced client experience. One simple option is to choose a case management software that enables all client and service information in a singular space. This enables staff to deliver consistent care, produce reliable reports and allows agencies and organizations to view a comprehensive picture of every clients’ journey from start to end.
How Penelope Can Fulfill DSS Requirements Efficiently: Work Smarter, Not Harder
How Penelope Can Fulfill DSS Requirements Efficiently: Work Smarter, Not HarderWritten by Ray SabharwalThe Department of Social Services (DSS), is Australia's leading governmental department in implementing the development and delivery of social policies, payments and...
Mental Health and COVID-19: The Role of Social Service and Support Organizations and Technology
Before the pandemic hit, many workers were already struggling with their mental health. COVID-19 and the resulting changes to employment and the workplace are likely to add to this burden.
Surviving and Thriving in the Post-COVID World for Not-for-Profits
Explore the role technology can play in supporting an organization’s pursuit of funding to offset dollars at risk due to COVID, as well as the need to diversify revenue streams in an era of uncertainty.
How education service providers can improve student well-being while improving their bottom line
For students, a sense of security and well-being is now a significant consideration in choosing their post-secondary institution. This awareness of safety is further accentuated for students with disabilities, mental health challenges, or who have been victims of violence.
When Life Gives You Lemons: How RASA Used What They Learned from the Pandemic to Improve Operations
We spoke with Kate Brett, Executive General Manager of Operations at RASA, about how the organisation has been able to manage through the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of new practices, existing systems, and an impressive and agile leadership team.
How CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania (CCVT) transitioned more than 1,000 Penelope users to remote service delivery virtually overnight
As the COVID-19 lockdown continued and people began to feel increasingly isolated, there was a surge in demand for mental health and other social services, and agencies like CCVT had to adapt quickly in order to meet their clients’ growing need for support.
Transitioning to the “New Normal” After COVID-19
Despite the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, it’s crucial for agencies to start thinking about and planning for the transition back to working on-site and resuming face-to-face appointments.
A First-Hand Look at How Our Clients Are Managing Through COVID-19
We reached out to our customers to check in on them and learn how their organisations are addressing and overcoming the hurdles presented by the pandemic and how they’re adapting to life after quarantine. Here’s what they had to say!
Providing Client Portal Access to Caregivers: Is It Necessary?
Learn more about health supporters, the roles they play in their loved ones’ care, and the importance of giving them shared digital access to essential health information through platforms like client portals.
Tips and Tricks for Service Delivery via Video Conferencing
Julian Flint, our new Vice-President and Regional General Manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific, offers tips on how to improve the remote care experience for you and your clients.
Remote service delivery is the new normal for social service organisations. Here’s how to make it work.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, it’s important to ensure that your clients continue to receive essential supports and services from your organisation. Thankfully, there are secure and easy-to-use web-based software tools and clinical and administrative practices that can ensure that your services continue to be available to those in need while maintaining the health and safety of your team.
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