1 Love and Compassion
I believe every person is of equal value and their core need is to feel a sense of love, belonging and acceptance - just as they are.
2 Justice
I see support work as a matter of justice. People with disability deserve respect, equity and the opportunity to achieve their potential. It’s only fair that they are treated as valuable and supported to thrive.
3 Humility
For me, humility isn’t about thinking less of myself, but thinking of myself less, as C.S. Lewis put it, so I can be flexible and give my full attention and energy to provide support to the highest standard.
4 Unity and Community
I believe there is strength in unity: when support relationships / staff relationships are strong, people requiring support are empowered to contribute meaningfully at home and in the wider community.
5 Creativity and Innovation
I highly value innovation and problem-solving as essential tools for meeting evolving needs. Collaborative and practical solutions are central to delivering supports that meet goals. Eg I park the car far away to incorporate movement, initiate ‘keepy-uppy’ to develop motor skills, employ music based regulation…
6 Integrity and Accountability
I strictly adhere to the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework as a minimum standard of quality. I am accountable for my actions and take on all feedback for continuous improvement in my practice.