About

*Note I will be away on leave Sept 4th until Sept 29th. * I am a very kind, caring enthusiastic person, who likes to make a positive impact to those people in my life. I enjoy meeting new people, hearing their stories and finding common interests. Three years ago, I took over caring for my elderly mother, managing her affairs, relocating her into permanent aged care and selling her home in rural Victoria. I come from a large family and play a role in my niece's and nephew's lives, connect with my cousins and keep in contact with my aunts & Uncles. Earlier this in 2021 I retired from permanent work and commenced Part-Time work assisting others to enjoy their lives, pursue their interests, learn to budget, take on exercise and remain in their homes. My interests include gardening, reading, travel, photography, cooking & baking, walking, swimming, going to movies & attending Art Exhibitions. My objective is to assist others with getting out and about in the community, gardening, exercise, social skills and assist them to explore Melbourne or take them out on outings. I drive so we could travel to locations that they wish to go to, run errands or I could suggest some areas that may be of interest to them once I get to know them. I make friends easily and could assist members to become more confidant, IT savvy and independent. In the past year I have taken a few Members to Dights Falls at Abbotsford and we have sat in a quiet spot along the Yarra, visited the Mural detailing the history of local indigenous people who once lived in the area and enjoyed hearing the Waterfall and viewing it close up. We saw many local native birds on our walk there. We also visited a local Community Garden where I volunteer. At another time we visited Collingwood Children's Farm, Kanes Bridge near Studley Park Boathouse and sat on a seat and watched the waterbirds. Enjoying the fresh air and nature has always been an interest of mine. I have also taken my Members to their Physio, swimming and on long walks. One Member ordered a VegePod (raised garden bed) and we recently completed building this together. I have taken a member recently to Victoria Park as he is a keen Collingwood Supporter - he enjoyed sitting in the stand and reading the history and viewing old club photographs around the ground. Recently I put together 'Can-O-Worms' cylindrical Worm Farm for one of my Gardening Members. I am currently pretty fully booked with existing members so have limited availability for any additional members unless you are prepared to be a bit flexible with support times as I currently have permanent Bookings on both Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. I also have fortnightly Gardening Clients on alternate Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

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Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster

63 hours of aged care support

625 hours of physical disability support

575 hours of mental health support

Worked with the same member for 2 years