Started with Auscare Support:

June 2023

What I do:

I support people to find independence through referring workers who can assist with the day-to-day routines.  I am looking forward to helping people achieve their life goals and feel secure in their day to day lives.

Unique skills:

I am a social worker who has worked in difficult situations and feel that any challenge presented, there is always a solution.  I have provided strong advocacy in the past and using these skills as a support coordinator will assist me in being persistent and supportive in this role.

Previous experience:

I have worked as a child advocate in the past, working hard to keep children and young people safe.   I have worked with families to achieve their life’s goals and ensuring that they can sustain their long-term goals.

Other interesting roles:

I have worked in isolated Communities to which there were no supports available to assist people in need.  I developed the community to include much needed agencies that could outreach or supply workers regularly to the town.

I feel that having worked under such difficult circumstances will assist me in seeking support and or building capacity in the area to reduce travel and anxiety to the participants I work with.

I worked holistically and consider everything possible solution in an effort to find a sustainable plan for the people I work with.

What’s Auscare Support like?

I am enjoying the supportive nature of Auscare Support and believe that this space will give me the tools to achieve my goals and the goals of my participants.

Life outside:

I own a family farm and have numerous animals that require my attention most days.  I enjoy being with my family and friends who give me a work/life balance and remind me to think about me.

To sum me up:

I am a person who has no limits when helping others.

Started with Auscare Support:

September 2022

What I do:

As a Support Coordinator for Auscare I am an advocate of self-management and direction with a passion for empowering people with disability to take control. I help participants understand and implement their plans, help them build capacity to live a good life.

Unique skills:

My skills in leadership and mentoring, my personal passion for helping people and making them feel safe and cared for were certainly easily transferred over into the disability sector and the role of a Support Coordinator.

Previous experience:

I have two decades of experience in front-line emergency health and front-line health management as a Paramedic. My last 10 years of service have been in senior leadership roles, where I have supervised and mentored teams of up to 100 members

Other interesting roles:

I have been a valued consumer council member and strong advocate for stroke with the National Stroke Foundation after suffering a stroke myself at a young age. I have spoken and presented my own case study at many stroke conferences held all over Australia

What’s Auscare Support like:

Auscare gives me the flexibility to ensure that I have a great balance of work and life.  My schedules are more flexible and this enables me to give 110% into my role as support coordinator.

Life outside:

I enjoy the gym, spending quality time with my family and friends and getting out in the sunshine for my vitamin D!.

To sum me up:

I bring a grounded approach to all I do and are dedicated to fostering good health and well-being on all levels.