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Health Assist Takes Flight

In an effort to bridge the gap between remote areas and urban centres, Health Assist has taken a remarkable step forward. Health Assist has announced the purchase of an aircraft to support the noble cause of Angel Flight. This endeavour is set to commence in April 2024, with plans to conduct one flight per month initially. As demand grows, Health Assist is prepared to ramp up its efforts and extend its reach to communities in need.

The significance of this initiative cannot be overstated. For those residing in rural or remote areas, access to medical care can often be a … Read the rest

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We cannot express our gratitude enough.

Aaron Brown from Health Assist with young Leo as he receives his insulin pump donated by Health Assist.

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

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Wow, What a Difference

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

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Pets home alone

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

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Pay rent or buy medication

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

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