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I wish I’d found Mable sooner: Independent support worker Kate

For Mable independent support worker Kate, making a difference in people’s lives while having flexibility has been a dream come true. A former social worker, Kate says the difference now is she can choose her availability and the support she provides.

What is Carer Payment and how to claim it

If you care for someone with a medical condition, disability or someone who is older and frail, you may be eligible for Carer Payment. Learn what Carer Payment is and how to claim it.

Don’t let your age stop you from living life

Don’t let your age stop you from living life

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, ‘Smartphones are too smart for someone my age’ or ‘I’m too old to start studying again!’

If the answer is yes, there’s a name for what you’re doing — self-directed ageism.

cheerful young woman ironing and helping with household chores for an elderly woman at home

How Val doubled her support hours with Mable

Getting to appointments, laundry, meals and more: 72-year-old Val hasn’t just found the perfect support workers for herself, she also gets more hours out of her funding by self-managing her home care package on Mable.

Two women walking along a beach path

For Kat, support means family time is quality time

Kat has been a Mable client for almost 2 years now. She gets support for everyday things such as planning meals, but also for the things she loves to do. Kat shares how she’s found her kind of independence through Mable.

4 ways to find joy, calm and support

R U Ok Day: 4 ways to find joy, calm and support

For R U Ok Day 2023, Charlie writes about the ‘black dogs’ in their life — anxiety and depression. They share advice on how others like them can find joy and peace with a few simple and helpful tricks.