Essential Health Services

27/09/2025

The Links between Cardiovascular Disease and Mental Health.
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of over 4 million people in Australia living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is crucial to them avoiding further heart attacks or strokes. Research shows that patients can feel isolated after a heart disease diagnosis or heart event. Most expressed a strong desire to feel a sense of belonging to a community that understood their unique journeys.
But it is a two way relationship as well.
Firstly, in people who do not already have cardiovascular disease, we know that poor mental health can increase their chances of a heart attack.
On the other hand, research shows that people living with cardiovascular disease are more likely to develop anxiety and depression as they adjust to a series of sudden changes to their health. This mental health burden can increase their chances of a second heart event, and that's why supporting good mental health and wellbeing is such an important part of the recovery process.

20/09/2025

17/09/2025

We’re looking for an NDIS Support Worker (Transport)

Kingaroy ⇄ Nanango (Fridays) | Starts Friday 26 September 2025

Essential Health Services (EHS) has an Exercise Physiology client in Kingaroy who needs a support worker to provide transport to and from our Nanango clinic (Rapid Fitness, 54 Drayton St) every Friday.

About the role

Pick up client in Kingaroy → drive to Nanango (RFA) → return home after the session.

Session is on Fridays (time by arrangement). EP runs Fridays only at this site.

Friendly, reliable support before/after the session (no clinical care required).

Essentials

Reliable, registered vehicle & C-class licence.

NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain).

Current First Aid/CPR (preferred).

Safe, punctual, and client‑centred.

Female support worker preferred at the participant’s request (applications welcome from all genders).

Start date

Friday 26 September 2025 (ongoing Fridays).

Location

Pickup: Kingaroy (exact address shared with successful applicant).

Drop‑off & wait: Rapid Fitness – 54 Drayton St, Nanango (EHS EP clinic).

Return: Kingaroy after appointment.

How to express interest

Message this page or contact Geoff directly:

Phone: 0437 770 595

Email: admin@essentialhealthservices.com.au

Please include your name, contact number, Friday availability, and confirmation you have/will obtain NDIS Worker Screening and a licensed/insured vehicle.

Important funding note: The support worker will claim their time (and eligible travel) directly through the participant’s NDIS plan. EHS is only facilitating an introduction and is not the employer.

15/09/2025

Dementia doesn’t just impact the person living with the condition and their immediate carers; it also impacts their friends, family and wider social network.

This Dementia Action Week, reach out to someone impacted by dementia and reconnect because nobody can do it alone.

11/09/2025

09/09/2025

How to ask RUOK? any day, and regularly check in with those you care about 💛

07/09/2025

With RUOK? Day just around the corner, it's important to remember that you can ask RUOK? any day 😊💛
Research has found that those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing - so lets all be a part of that conversation for change.

04/09/2025

Pain is pretty normal, but some types are serious. In both Acute and Chronic pain cases, it is always best to see your GP. Pain is treatable! But it must be addressed 🙂💙

29/08/2025

There is never a good time to fall ill. But you can schedule rest, so that your body and mind can recover, recuperate and strengthen for the future. Rest days are crucial for physical and mental well-being - so do yourself a favour and maybe schedule some downtime this weekend 💚

25/08/2025