PTU Homecare

17/03/2026

Lets' talk about *feelings*...

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the full range of human emotion could fit onto one of these cute little charts?

Although they provide a great insight as a starting point for basic feelings, we rarely go deeper to explore the underlying emotions and reasonings that prompt us or our loved ones to behave in certain ways.

Imagine your pants are simply not panting right, the temperature is all wrong and the noise of the fan three rooms over is giving you the absolute bejeebus.... Where do we find that emotion on the chart?

It's all well and good to slap a label of frustrated or uncomfortable on this emotion- and that may be all you can do at the time- but wouldn't it be wonderful if we started using empowering words and language to discuss the root cause of many behvioural concerns?

DYSREGULATION.
OVERSTIMULATION.
AGITATION.

We use these as a blanket term too.

Instead of just empowering vunerable persons to use basic emotional communication, wherever possible, lets extend that conversation to include the nameless, hit-the-keyboard-style feelings too. Emotion is a spectrum, sometimes there is no words. Having a safe space to discuss these nameless emotions and have them validated and soothed is so crucial to development and regulation.

Normalise Feelings.
Normalise Individuality.
Normalise not vibing with being put into a box!

14/03/2026

Positive self-talk is a powerful thing! It is widely recognised that a positive mindset influences the way our body processes pain, stress and various other maladies.

Positivity isn't always easy to come by.
Here's a gentle reminder that you are amazing, worthy of a bright and vibrant life and that your goals are attainable- whatever your circumstance!

11/03/2026

A widely used expression with a far deeper meaning. Our Support Workers take these words very seriously as they go about their daily life.

Shout out to our Superstar staff for being that change- each and every day 💖
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08/03/2026

05/03/2026

THE KINDNESS JAR

How are you feeling today?

We will start: You are worthy, just the way you are!

Jump into the comments for a note of positivity and leave a note for the next person 💖

With you, wherever you are. True person-centered care.

03/03/2026

Mental Health in the disability and aged communities can be a challenge. People deal with soaring costs of living, rental instability, a lack of choice and control in funding or high client contributions.

This places a huge, and very understandable, amount of stress on anyone- then you get to add the pleasure of organising your support workers, managing appointments, psychosocial disorders, and constantly needing to justify the funding that keeps you living with dignity, self-empowerment and respect.

Let us help share that burden with you. You don't need to walk it alone.
Reach out today if life is getting overwhelming, we are here to help.

28/10/2025

Here is some amazing news for Northampton, WA.

How awesome to see healthcare being provided to communities who need it most 💙🩵💙

This is the best news ever!!!! Please support our local medical centre who is reopening in Nov

17/10/2025

DESIGNED FOR DIGNITY

💕Designed For Dignity is doing their first market today in Kalbar!

Go check out handmade products from an amazing local seamstress to support our disability and aging community.

17/09/2025

In very remote Australia, life expectancy is around 12 to 13 years shorter than in metropolitan areas for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

This is not just a number. It represents decades of lost stories, shortened futures, and communities carrying a heavier burden of illness and preventable disease.

The causes are complex: limited access to healthcare, fewer specialists, higher rates of chronic conditions, and social factors that make staying well much harder outside the cities.

Closing this gap is not optional. It is essential if we are to build a fairer, healthier Australia. Every person, no matter where they live, deserves the same chance at a long and healthy life.

📖 Source: National Rural Health Alliance – chromehttps://www.ruralhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NRHA-Rural-Health-in-Australia-Snapshot-2025.pdf

15/09/2025

🌟We are Hiring🌟

PTU Homecare is hiring for a casual cleaner in Stanthorpe and surrounds.

💙Flexible hours.
💙Above award pay.
💙Options to upskill.
💙Part-time work available for the right candidate.

Give us a call!

1300220880.