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Able Koala Care Service

We foster an environment where genuine care, respect and empathy guide every interaction. Each participant is welcomed with humanity, attention and commitment, in a space designed to promote wellbeing and trust, with a holistic approach. In our culturally and linguistically diverse team, we value well-oriented practices that benefits the mental and physical health of participants through balanced wellness activities. For us, to care is to be present with respect and kindness. Those are the values of our healthcare organisation since the beginning of our support services. The founder of Able Koala Care Service (AKCS), Gisele Fernandes, is an Australian citizen with a Brazilian background that turned her challenges into purpose. Gisele dedicated herself to caring for and positively impacting others. AKCS is approved to assist community members in their own homes and other spaces, actively promoting an inclusive SIL, STA and Community services to all.

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Specific Experience

Advocacy
CALD Support
Challenging Behaviours
Youth Mentoring

Services

Support
  • Support Worker
    Accessing the community (includes social activities in the community)
    Help with personal care
    Support with daily activities
    Help with cooking and meal prep
    Help finding accommodation
    Help learning to use public transport
    Help with job search and interviews
    After school support
    Help with transport
  • Nursing
    Palliative Nursing
Skills Development
  • Mentoring

    Supporting participants with ongoing needs in enhancing their independence in personal activities, daily, including activities focused on computer literacy, facilitation and presentation skills.

    Registered Community work practitioner actively developing skills for community, social and recreational participation. It also provides training for participants in groups to increase their independence in daily personal activities.

Home Maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Gardening
Housing
  • Respite/Short Term Accommodation
    We take Participants on weekend breaks
    We offer overnight stays
    We have our own accommodation/housing
Equipment
  • Disability Aids
Special Skills

I am a skilled and experienced community work practitioner working in the social services sector.

I have delivered community grants programs and worked as a frontline community worker in a different range of environments, supporting children, young children, people with disability, adults and seniors from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds.

I am passionate about actively collaborating for Social Justice, committed to support marginalised communities. 

Additional Information

Gender of attendants
Gender of Attendants: 
Male
Female
Languages
Languages: 
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Complex Needs Supported
Wound care
Behaviours of concern
Administration of Medicine
2:1 Support
Diabetes
24hr Care
Delivery Options
  • In Clinic
  • Mobile
Payment Types
NDIS
Service Locations

Umina Beach 2257

Gosford 2250

Hamlyn Terrace 2259

Croydon 2132

Camperdown 2050

Randwick 2031

Darlinghurst 2010

Robina 4226

Southport 4215

Benowa 4217
Ages Supported
Young People (18-21 years)
Adults (22-59 years)
Mature Age (60+ years)
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