Stories
Indy and Mitchell – disability support
Indy is a disability support worker who provides support to Mitchell in specialist disability accommodation. Indy helps Mitchell do the things he enjoys such as colouring in and going out for breakfast at local cafes.
New beginnings – Loi’s aged care story
Originally from Vietnam, Loi has been working as an aged care worker for the last six years, after he was made redundant from his previous role in a car factory. For Loi, the most rewarding part of his job is the ability to help older people to live fully and independently in their own homes. He also feels lucky to work in a sector tha...
From artist to disability support worker: how skills transfer – Katherine’s disability support story
In Korea, Katherine was an artist ¬– a painter, with exhibitions every year. With a self-described adventurous character, she decided to move to Australia and make a life here. Twenty-seven years on, she now uses her skills as an artist and painter in her role as a disability support worker. Katherine enjoys helping the people she supp...