Support Workers
Who: Support workers are individuals who provide assistance in your home to support you with your daily living needs.
What: Support workers can help with tasks such as cooking, feeding, offering companionship, providing physical and emotional support, accompanying you to social outings for community involvement, assisting with technology or education, developing and implementing support plans, and liaising with other NDIS supports.
Where: Support workers often have their own vehicles and can arrange transportation for medical appointments, activities, or any other necessary outings.
When: Support workers are available based on your needs and schedule, providing flexible support as required.
Why: Support workers play a crucial role in enhancing your quality of life, fostering independence, and promoting overall well-being through personalized assistance and care.
How: Support workers implement a person-centered approach, tailoring their support to your specific needs and goals, ensuring a holistic and empowering support experience.
Mentors
Who: Mentors undergo training and supervision from clinical teams to ensure that support is tailored and coordinated according to your specific goals and requirements.
What: Mentoring involves establishing a positive and supportive relationship, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. It can take various forms, be it formal or informal, adapting to the evolving needs of the mentee. A mentor’s responsibilities may include offering practical and emotional support, facilitating community access, and more.
Where: Mentors can provide support in various settings, including educational institutions, community centers, and other locations based on the mentee’s needs.
When: Mentors are available to support and guide individuals at mutually agreed-upon times, fostering a consistent and reliable mentoring relationship.
Why: Mentors can significantly impact feelings of competence and self-efficacy, academic performance, prosocial behavior, attitude, school and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and achievement.
How: Mentors utilise their expertise and experience to provide guidance, encouragement, and resources, helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve their personal and academic goals.
