Down’s Syndrome

We are a Down’s Syndrome NDIS Provider in Brisbane

Our Support Workers are specialists in Down’s Syndrome, providing expert disability support to the Brisbane community. We understand that independence is important to you, which is why we provide a range of Community Supports to increase your social inclusion and to help you overcome those day-to-day challenges.

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Our Down’s Syndrome support services include:

Community Participation

Expand your world and join us on our group outings

Respite Care

Our Support Workers can give you and your family a break from the physical and emotional demands of caring

Domestic Assistance

Our team can assist with your home maintenance, shopping, cleaning, and anything else you might need a hand with

Transport

Our team can take you safely to and from your appointments, social outings, and events, with extra seats available for friends and family to come along

Your specialist Support Worker

Helen

Team Leader, Autism & Asperger Syndrome

Helen is a highly experienced Support Worker with a passion for helping Autistic children and their families. With extensive experience in a range of environments, Helen has worked with a variety of age groups to help those on the Asperger Autistic Spectrum to develop new skills and accomplish their goals. Her experience includes:

  • Teaching Kindy and Pre-school as a Montessori Director
  • Working with the Brisbane School of Distance Education supporting teenagers on the Asperger Autistic Spectrum to home school
  • Volunteering for both Asperger Services Australia and Vision Australia
  • Being the sole Co-ordinator of the Queensland Asperger Partners Support group (QAPS) since 2008, supporting over 300 families.

In her spare time, Helen loves writing, swimming, playing guitar, archery, and leatherwork, and will always find a way to understand your passions and weave them into conversation.

Qualifications

  • Blue Card and Yellow Card
  • Certificate IV in Childcare
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Montessori Director Diploma

Our Autism and Asperger’s Team Leader, Helen, has a wealth of experience assisting children and teenagers on the Autism Spectrum. Having previously worked as a Montessori Director and assisting teenagers with Asperger’s to complete home schooling, Helen is also the sole Co-ordinator of the QLD Asperger Partners Group (QAPS), supporting over 300 families living with Asperger’s. Helen is a passionate, caring Team Leader ready to support you and your family when needed and help you achieve your goals.