Kanda

01/06/2026

When someone feels genuinely listened to, understood, and comfortable being themselves, that's when meaningful connections are built. We're so grateful to receive feedback like this and proud of the incredible team members who bring compassion, empathy, and professionalism to every visit.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients and families for trusting us to be part of your journey. 💙

If you've had a positive experience with Kanda and our services, we'd love your support. Please help spread the word by liking and sharing our page with your friends, family, and community. Together, we can help more people access the quality care and support they deserve.

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29/05/2026

Sharing a special moment from our client James’ journey that truly reflects the power of community, purpose, and giving back. 💛

James recently took part in the HBF Run for a Reason, volunteering at the water station in support of the Cancer Council - a cause deeply personal to him as he honoured his mum and helped raise awareness for breast cancer.

With the support of his incredible team, Brightwater, and Kanda proudly sponsoring the support hours so our staff could be there alongside him, James was able to experience a day filled with connection, meaning, and accomplishment.

What made this moment so special wasn’t just the event itself, but the pride and joy James felt in being part of something bigger than himself. Seeing his confidence shine and hearing the positive feedback from everyone involved was incredibly rewarding.

At Kanda, we believe meaningful opportunities like these can have a lasting impact; creating moments of purpose, inclusion, and personal growth.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, and especially to James for inspiring us all with his compassion, strength, and willingness to give back to the community. 💫

28/05/2026

Last weekend, our SA team had the pleasure of celebrating the 65th birthday of our client, Robert, with a special lunch surrounded by support workers, office team members, and even another participant from a nearby SIL home who joined in the festivities. 🎉

What made the day truly special was seeing friendships grow, laughter shared, and everyone coming together to celebrate an important milestone in Robert’s life.

Creating opportunities for social connection and meaningful relationships is something our teams are incredibly passionate about, because we know these moments can have such a positive impact.

Happy 65th Birthday, Robert! 🥳💫

27/05/2026

✨ Celebrating our April 2026 Shine Award winners ✨

Each month, our Shine Awards recognise team members who go above and beyond, embody our values, and make a real difference through their work and the way they show up.

This month, we're proud to celebrate four people who do exactly that 👇

🏆 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧 - Care Consultant, SA

🏆 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 - Support Coordinator, QLD

🏆 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 - Finance Officer, VIC

🏆 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧 - Residential Care Worker, QLD

Congratulations to all the Shine Award winners for April! To everyone who took the time to nominate a colleague this month: thank you. It's a beautiful thing to see so many people shining in what they do.

We’re grateful for having a team that keeps lifting each other up. 💜

26/05/2026

In Australia, 90% of the 4.4 million people living with disability have a disability you can't see. That includes mental health conditions, chronic illness, neurodivergence, sensory disability, and many more.

This 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 is a chance to widen the picture, and to remind our community of something important: you don't need a diagnosis, a referral, or a Medicare card to access mental health support in Australia. The Australian Government's 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐧 is a new, free digital service offering evidence-based tools and telehealth sessions with a trained practitioner, available to anyone aged 16+ living in Australia.

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25/05/2026

Sharing a glimpse into our client's journey and the incredible progress he’s made since moving into his new Supported Independent Living (SIL) home with Kanda. 💙

From woodworking projects and baking with staff, to crabbing trips to Port Noarlunga Jetty, and caring for his garden, Danny has been embracing new experiences and building meaningful routines along the way.

His support team, Support Coordinator, and Positive Behaviour Support team have all celebrated the positive changes in Danny’s wellbeing and daily life since transitioning into his new home.

It’s been wonderful to see Danny thrive in an environment where he feels supported, engaged, and empowered to pursue the things he enjoys most. 🌟

22/05/2026

📣 Latest update from the Australian Government

From 1 October 2026, personal care services will be fully funded under the Support at Home program. 🙌

What that means: if your support plan approves you for personal care, you'll be able to receive it at no out-of-pocket cost. The government has moved personal care from the "independence" category into the "clinical supports" category, recognising that help with showering, dressing, and daily care is greatly essential.

💛 And YES. Personal care is one of the services we provide at Kanda. Our trained team supports older Australians with:
• Bathing and showering
• Dressing and grooming
• Personal hygiene
• Toileting and continence care
• Putting on and taking off compression aids

If you'd like to understand what the October 2026 change means for you (or someone you love), give us a call.
📞 1300 727 701 | kandacare.com.au/home-care-services/personal-care

21/05/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 👁️

Every third Thursday of May, GAAD is observed to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion for the more than 1 billion people worldwide living with a disability.

And it's one of the reasons your phone, your apps, and the websites you use every day look the way they do.

Ever used any of these? 📱💻

• Dark mode and high-contrast settings
• Auto-captions on videos
• Voice assistants
• Built-in screen readers
• Pinch-to-zoom and resizable text
• Alt-text on social media images
• Reduce-motion settings
• Live transcription on calls

All of these and many more exist because the push for digital accessibility shaped how technology gets designed. Originally built to help people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive disabilities, they now make life easier for everyone.

Designed for some. Used by all. 💛

20/05/2026

Our Kanda SA team will be at 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 tomorrow morning, and we'd love to connect with fellow NDIS professionals there.

Come and meet us! The agenda is genuinely worth showing up for.

📍 Cove Civic Centre, Room 1, 1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA
📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm

If you're going, come and say hi to our team 👋 We're always up for a good conversation about how we can do better together for the people we support. See you there!

Join Metrocare Services, Ancora National and Hireup for an NDIS networking event.

19/05/2026

The 2026-27 Federal Budget has been handed down, and there's $3.7 billion in real change coming for older Australians.

What that means in practice:
✓ Quicker assessments
✓ More support places opening across the country
✓ Personal care (showering, dressing, continence support) now fully funded alongside clinical care
✓ End-of-life care funding extended for continuity at a critical time

If you or someone you love is approaching the point where a little help would make a big difference, our team can guide you through the process .

📞 1300 727 701 🌐 kandacare.com.au

Read more details on the Australian’s Government media release linked below.