Regardless of age, ability or anything else, I believe that people are made in the image of God ~ Imago Dei. I came across this concept studying the Bachelor of Ministry (Grad 2021) and it changed the course of my life.
“The Why”
Imago Dei affirms that every human being is equally valuable and inherently worthy of being seen, heard, and loved. It means all people possess innate worth and must be fully protected and honoured through dignity, care and respect.
It’s my joy to be a reliable support in practical ways and also provide social, emotional and spiritual support, on request.
And I must say… I will be forever grateful that my values and vocation align.
Values
Geelong Community Care’s values are underpinned by the fact I believe that all people are of immeasurable value. First and foremost, regardless of age, ability, race or otherwise I treat all Participants as a person who must receive full care, dignity and respect. I live and breathe the values of:
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 supporting participants to the highest standard.
4 Unity and Community
I believe there is strength in unity: when support relationships / staff relationships are strong, participants 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 Participants’ (evolving) needs. Collaborative and practical solutions are central to delivering supports that meet Participant’s goals. Eg park far away to incorporate movement, ‘keepy-uppy’ to develop motor skills and music based regulation.
6 Integrity and Accountability
I strictly adhere to the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework as a minimum standard of quality. I show honesty and integrity because its in my DNA. I am accountable for my actions and take on all feedback for continuous improvement in my practice.