AJH Disability & Health Services

12/03/2026

👁️ World Glaucoma Day – Protect Your Sight 👁️

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and is often called the “silent thief of sight.” It develops slowly and usually without early warning signs, causing damage to the optic nerve before symptoms are noticed.

📊 Over 80 million people worldwide are affected.
⚠️ Up to 50% may not know they have it.
👥 Higher risk includes those over 40, with a family history, diabetes, high blood pressure, or certain ethnic backgrounds.

While vision loss from glaucoma cannot be reversed, early detection and treatment can slow or prevent further damage. A comprehensive eye exam is the only way to detect it early.

This World Glaucoma Day, remind your loved ones to schedule an eye check — early action can save sight. 💚 Wear green today to show your support for glaucoma awareness and help start conversations about the importance of regular eye exams.

03/03/2026

🎉 World Hearing Day – March 3, 2026 🎉

Today we stand with the World Health Organization to raise awareness about hearing health for people of all ages. This year’s global campaign “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children” focuses on early detection, prevention, and access to care so that no child is left behind because of ear or hearing problems.

Did you know?
👂 Over 1.5 billion people worldwide experience some degree of hearing loss.
👂 430 million people need help due to disabling hearing loss right now.
👂 By 2050, up to 2.5 billion people could be affected, and 700 million may require rehabilitation.
👂 1 billion young adults are at risk of avoidable hearing damage from loud sound exposure.
👂 Around 90 million children & teens have hearing loss — and 60% of childhood cases are preventable.

How we can make a difference:
✔️ Practice safe listening: turn down loud music & use protective hearing gear.
✔️ Get regular hearing screenings for kids, adults, and elderly.
✔️ Teach children about ear health early — in schools and at home.
✔️ Share this post to help spread awareness across your community!

📌 To find out more, visit the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hearing-day/2026
Let’s protect every child’s right to learn, connect, and thrive — one sound at a time! 💙

Image 1:
World Hearing Day 2026 campaign poster. © World Health Organization (WHO). Used with acknowledgment of WHO as the original source.
Image 2:
Infographic on global childhood hearing loss statistics. © World Health Organization (WHO). Used with acknowledgment of WHO as the original source.

03/02/2026

💙💜 Tube Feeding Awareness Week | 1–7 February 2026

This week, we recognise and celebrate the strength, resilience, and everyday lives of people who rely on tube feeding for nutrition, hydration, and medication.

Whether it’s a short-term NG tube 🏥 or a long-term G or J tube 💉, tube feeding is all about giving the body what it needs to stay strong and healthy. Different tubes, same goal — nourishment, strength, and support for everyday life. ✨

Tube feeding is not a limitation — it’s a lifeline. For many individuals and families, it supports health, growth, independence, and quality of life. Behind every feeding tube is a person with goals, dreams, relationships, and a full life to live.

Tube Feeding Awareness Week is about:
💜 Reducing stigma
💙 Increasing understanding
💜 Normalising medical nutrition
💙 Supporting individuals and families
💜 Promoting inclusion and dignity

If you’d like to learn more, Feeding Tube Aware Australia is a fantastic resource for education, support, and information:
👉 https://feedingtubeaware.com.au/
🖼️ Image credit: Feeding Tube Aware Australia

Let’s help build a community that sees the person first — not the equipment.
Show your support by wearing blue and purple this week and standing in solidarity with those who are tube fed 💙💜

21/01/2026

We Provide Behaviour Support 🧩

Behaviour Support is about understanding why behaviours occur and working together to create safe, positive, and meaningful change.

At AJH, our Behaviour Support is person-centred, holistic, and evidence-based. We work alongside participants, families, carers, and support teams to identify the underlying causes of behaviours of concern and develop practical strategies that improve everyday life.

Behaviour Support can help with:
✔ Understanding triggers and unmet needs
✔ Building safer, more predictable routines
✔ Increasing independence and participation
✔ Supporting families, carers, and support staff
✔ Reducing restrictive practices
Support is available at home, school, and in the community.

✨ We currently have immediate capacity across Noosa Shire, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast and more!

Not sure if Behaviour Support is right for you? Feel free to reach out to us through info@ajhqld.org or visit out Website for more information.

06/11/2025

NOW RECRUITING – HIGH PHYSICAL SUPPORT NDIS SUPPORT WORKER
Location: Yandina (Sunshine Coast)
Start: ASAP
Female worker preferred (participant request)
ABN / Independent
We are seeking a skilled, confident and compassionate support worker to join the team of an NDIS participant living with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and requiring high physical support.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in complex care, who is calm, reliable, and values maintaining dignity, independence and quality of life.
About the Role:
• Support provided in the home + some community access
• Personal care support
• Manual handling + hoist transfers
• Assistance with medication prompts
• Light domestic support
• Social connection and companionship
Shift availability:
• Regular weekly shifts (flexible roster)
• Morning, afternoon, and sleepover shifts may be available
• Opportunity to take additional hours over time
Requirements:
✅ Experience in High Physical Support
✅ Hoist and manual handling competency
✅ Understanding of progressive neurological conditions
✅ Trauma-informed, patient and respectful approach
✅ NDIS Worker Screening
✅ First Aid & CPR
Highly Regarded (not essential):
• Cert III/IV Individual Support / Disability
• Experience with MS or similar progressive conditions
• Previous experience in home-care teams
If you’re interested, please message me directly or email:
📧 info@ajhqld.org
Please include a short introduction about your experience.
Thank you – we look forward to hearing from you.

Call now to connect with business.

06/11/2025

NOW RECRUITING – INDEPENDENT NDIS SUPPORT WORKER 🌿
Location: Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore area)
Start: ASAP
Female worker required (participant request)
We are seeking a reliable, calm, and trauma-informed support worker to join the support team of a lovely NDIS participant. This role will suit someone who is genuine, patient, consistent, and able to build trust over time.
About the role:
• Community access and social support
• Building daily living skills and routine
• Supporting attendance at appointments
• Supporting emotional regulation in a gentle, non-directive way
• Shifts currently available Fridays (with potential to grow)
About you:
✅ Experience in Mental Health and/or Psychosocial Disability
✅ Clear, professional communication
✅ Understands boundaries & participant-led practice
✅ Must be willing to work independently (ABN or sole trader)
✅ Valid NDIS Worker Screening & First Aid/CPR
✅ Driver’s licence + reliable, registered, comprehensively insured vehicle
Highly regarded (not essential):
• Experience with complex trauma

If you are interested, please PM me or email:
📧 info@ajhqld.org
Please include a short intro about yourself and your experience.
We look forward to hearing from you

Send a message to learn more

26/09/2024

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01/07/2024

We are pleased to announce capacity to take on new participants for Behaviour Support (CB - Improved Relationships) and Specialist Support Coordination.

Please complete the intake form on our website below

To enable timely attention to your intake request if you could fill out your form with as much detail as possible. This will enable your amendment or clinical intake to be actioned quickly with us getting back to you with confirmation within 5 business days.

25/04/2024

31/01/2024

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13/03/2023

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12/03/2023

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