Dovida Nepean & Blacktown

Dovida Nepean & Blacktown Delivering home care services to your community. We empower older people to live their life, their way at home.

Formerly Home Instead Australia, Dovida provides high-quality, person-centred home care to the Penrith community. Dovida creates a Circle of Care that places individuals at the centre of a holistic support system, uniting families, our skilled caregivers, our support teams, and the wider healthcare community. We provide a range of services including everyday companionship, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transport to appointments, shopping and social outings. Care is available up to 24hrs a day and ranges from light housekeeping to dementia care and palliative care.

08/01/2026

☀ As most of the country swelters under extreme heat this week, it’s important to support older people to stay cool, hydrated and seek help early if symptoms of heat-related illness appear.

🌡️ Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for older people and with existing medical conditions. People who are isolated may also be more vulnerable. Remember to check in with older people in your care or community and take steps to stop heat-related illness.

Look out for these signs in the older people:

🔸 a sudden rise in body temperature
🔸 confusion or altered mental state
🔸 seizures
🔸 nausea and vomiting
🔸 loss of consciousness
🔸 a weak, rapid pulse.

If you notice any of these signs it’s important to provide first aid to cool the person down and contact emergency services. If you’re concerned about an older person’s wellbeing in a heatwave, you should act.

ℹ️ For more information read our Summer clinical alert: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/news-publications/clinical-alerts-and-advice/summer-clinical-alert-2025-26-preventing-heat-stress-older-people

Starting the year by thinking about what would make the biggest difference to your wellbeing or that of someone you care...
07/01/2026

Starting the year by thinking about what would make the biggest difference to your wellbeing or that of someone you care about?​

​Our latest article explores how to approach care conversations thoughtfully and what support options might help make this year more comfortable and enjoyable.​

​Read more at https://dovida.com.au/news/new-year-new-possibilities/

Meet Valmai - our January calendar star! 🌟​At 86, Valmai has been bringing her community together for 70 years as a CWA ...
31/12/2025

Meet Valmai - our January calendar star! 🌟​

At 86, Valmai has been bringing her community together for 70 years as a CWA member, hosting morning teas, packing care bags for domestic violence survivors, and baking up a storm.​

Despite gradually losing her central vision over 30 years, Valmai still cooks from memory and feel (with a little help from her Dovida carers Judy and Donna).​

Her famous Ginger Spice Slice opens our 2026 calendar.

➡️ Read Valmai's full story and get her recipe at https://dovida.com.au/news/valmai-matthews/

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed by everyone – including carers. Respite care gives you the time to celebrate, rest,...
31/12/2025

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed by everyone – including carers. Respite care gives you the time to celebrate, rest, and recharge, knowing your loved one is receiving quality, person-centred care in familiar surroundings. You both deserve this break.​

Discover our respite care services: https://dovida.com.au/our-services/respite-care/

27/12/2025

Extended time with your parents this summer might reveal changes you hadn't noticed before. ​

Understanding these signs is the first step towards meaningful support.

Over December, many families are spending more time together than usual. Sometimes, those extra moments reveal changes w...
22/12/2025

Over December, many families are spending more time together than usual. Sometimes, those extra moments reveal changes we hadn't noticed before. ​

If you've observed that daily tasks seem a bit harder for your parents, or routines have shifted, you're not alone. Understanding when a little extra support might help is about enhancing independence, not diminishing it: https://dovida.com.au/news/understand-and-act-on-the-signs-this-holiday-season/

Support at Home organises services into three distinct categories, each designed to help you live independently at home....
17/12/2025

Support at Home organises services into three distinct categories, each designed to help you live independently at home.​

Your contribution varies depending on the type of service and your financial assessment, ensuring care remains accessible whilst being tailored to your means.​

Learn more about Support at Home service categories at https://dovida.com.au/news/support-at-home-service-categories-explained/

28/11/2025

🎉Incredible news! Our Dovida Gold Coast & Northern Rivers team has won a national award for their Parkinson's Support Groups at the 2025 Inside Ageing Future of Ageing Awards.

The monthly sessions bring together people living with Parkinson's and their families, combining gentle exercise with expert presentations from neurologists, speech pathologists, and allied health professionals. What started with 14 participants has grown to 60, with a second thriving group now running in Murwillumbah.

The program runs entirely on community goodwill, creating meaningful connections and linking participants to vital support services.

We're also celebrating our National Client Experience Manager Amy Devlin's Highly Commended recognition in the Emerging Leader category, and our Dovida Brisbane South & Redlands finalist position for their Energise and Socialise program.

Three national nominations, one category win - proud of our teams! 👏

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Sydney, NSW
2750

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