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Vitamin C and blood glucose

April 18, 2019

New research from Deakin University, promoted by Diabetes Australia suggests that a high dose of Vitamin C may significantly reduce elevated blood glucose after meals and may also reduce raised blood pressure levels and cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes.

April 17, 2019

Last month we began our Clever Care NOW historical timeline to take us back to where it all began in 1959. We now cast our minds to 1986 when we were still Rockdale Community Mobile Nursing Service.

April 17, 2019

There are yet more media reports and data to suggest we are in for a flu season much worse than last year with health experts urging people to have a flu vaccination.

Health Direct Australia suggests now is a very good time to be vaccinated. It can take two to three weeks after the vaccination to develop immunity. The flu season in Australia usually runs from June to September, peaking in August. Read more

Changes to Clever Care NOW Board

April 17, 2019

We are pleased to welcome three new members to the Board of Clever Care NOW: Debbie Crowley, Dr Michelle Julian, and Robert Jordan AM, all of whom bring an array of experience and skills to our organisation.

Debbie is a local business woman with more than 18 years experience in board directorship and governance with several non-profit organisations. Michelle brings industry knowledge as a local Geriatrician (Aged Care Specialist) and Robert’s commercial acumen from his many years as Managing Director of Westfield, position us well for the future. Read more

NOW receives grant for new bus

Nurses On Wheels has been presented with $50,000 from Bayside Council via the State Government’s Stronger Community Fund Grants. Over $500,000 was awarded to 15 local community groups at a function on Thursday, 22 February.

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Nurses On Wheels has rebranded to Clever Care NOW

On Wednesday 10 October 2018, Mark Speakman SC MP, NSW Attorney General officially opened our new Caringbah office and launched Clever Care NOW (formerly Nurses On Wheels).

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It’s OK to have home care

This global health crisis has brought with it much uncertainty and many challenges but for those in-need of home nursing care, nothing is changing at Clever Care NOW.

Whether it is assistance with medication, wound care, injections, wellness checks, palliative care or personal care, our nursing care continues to support people in their homes.

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