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FOR WOMEN WHO WEREN'T BORN YESTERDAY I have a DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING AND COMMUNITY WELFARE WORK. I HAVE ALSO WORKED IN 3 X AGED CARE FACILITIES HERE ON CENTRAL COAST IN PAST. I ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN WITH ASPERGERS AS A PARENT. Loneliness and social isolation can be drivers of DEPRESSION/ANXIETY and companionship and real conversation, with laughter, can help alleviate these feelings. I would like to connect with older (50+) female clients who would like a regular visitor to chat over coffee/tea, about any topics, and once we are comfortable in each other's company, social activities that suit us. I am available at most times as other employment is casual and relief. This is as a driver with Education Department. As larger lady, I understand how being in public can be distressing or uncomfortable and will offer drives in the country, swimming at Mingara (heated pools), cinema visits, or whichever the client desires, that is suitable for us. I am a 65-year-old Caucasian woman, born and raised in Australia, with a lifetime of experience, and a good listening ability as I enjoy hearing life stories, whilst using my counselling skills to assist people 'join the dots' and understand themselves better. My main skill is to really listen to people, to allow them to feel heard and understood-no topics off the table.