Aussies Helping Aussies
It has been seven weeks since Leo was diagnosed with diabetes and it has completely turned our world upside down. We have had to rapidly learn about so many new things as you can imagine, our lives were already hectic with a young family. Now, on top of everything we have to count carbs, monitor blood levels and ketones and administer insulin with every meal and snack. Our time has been consumed by hospital visits and doctor appointments.
The doctors recently suggested … Read the rest
Imagine for a moment what its like for an elderly person with pets to care for. Your husband died last year and your daughter and her family live interstate. You’ve been quite independent up till now, but you had a fall and need a hip replacement.
Your main companion is a little Jack Russell, let’s call him Zippy, he’s a little old now himself, prefers a snuggle by the heater to chasing butterflies, but still likes his daily outing to the shops and the park.
How do you care for Zippy when you can’t take him for walks anymore, you … Read the rest
It is now 834 days since Isla was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and she is now having her last chemo ever!
Everyone at Health Assist are so happy to see Isla come out the other end. It has been an extremely challenging journey for Isla dealing with childhood cancer and the horrific times she and her family has had to go through. At Health Assist we feel so privileged to be a part of Isla’s recovery and have full appreciation for what her parents have gone through as well. They are a stronger family as a result and … Read the rest
What happens when your too ill to take care of your pets. Health Assist received an urgent call from a local hospital to request assistance. A new patient had been admitted leaving her two beautiful cats at home with no one to feed or care for them.
Justine was unable to communicate to the hospital staff as to whether they been vaccinated or not. Unfortunately at that point without knowing whether they were up to date with their vaccinations we could not transport them to a cattery for safe keeping.
Instead our wonderful Home Assistance volunteer, Bronwyn stepped in and … Read the rest
No one should have to choose between paying rent or buying lifesaving prescription medication
When Frances found a lump in her breast, she initially thought she would simply be told it was nothing to worry about. When she was given the diagnosis of cancer it was a shock that neither she, nor her daughter, Amanda saw coming. 
In May 2018, Frances underwent a mastectomy, and endured radiation therapy, but her prognosis was fair.
Sadly, although Frances was able to access the initial treatments under our public health system, she found that the cost of her additional prescribed medications and creams … Read the rest