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Love to help and assist people be independent with their choices and goals in life. Teach crochet. Beach/bush walks. Assist/teach to cook/bake. Watch movies on tv/cinema. Visit a museum, zoo, and botanic gardens. Donkey Love therapy, an animal assisted intervention to help with mental health issues (depression, autism, etc) Mum to four great kids, a grandma to one grandson and a fur mum to one adorable little dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mr. Darcy. Yes, named after one of Jane Austin's characters. We also have a fish tank housing five fantail fish and two catfish. Love the outdoors, walking in the bush and on the beach, travel, camping, gardening, photography, movies, and crocheting. Worked as a ward clerk in a hospital for 18+ years; home care; looked after my grandma, buying her groceries etc. when she was with us. One son has undiagnosed ADHD (30+years) and another son, 15 years diagnosed ADHD and medicated.
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Offers support for Mealtime Management Plans
Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster
Social Carer Academy
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
Covid-19
Understanding Disability and Ageing
Putting Passion to Purpose
Connecting to Community
Developing Practical Support Skills
Communication and Problem Solving
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