Link to ideas happening aoiround Melbourne At Skilled Carer, we talk a lot about client-centred care. But what if we reimagined what care...

It was the kind of day that makes a support worker feel lucky to have this job.

Let’s start here: Comic-Con. PAX. SupaNova. MotorX. Local night markets, arts festivals, or even obscure little steam-train shows that roll through once a year. These aren’t just events — they’re experiences. And for many people we support, especially those with a keen interest in pop culture, gaming, crafts, cars, or community buzz, these events can be incredibly stimulating, joyful, and validating.

Tessa was 24, cheeky and clever, with cerebral palsy and a wicked sense of humour. She loved iced lattes, makeup tutorials, and old episodes of Grey’s Anatomy. Maddy was into all those things too. Their weekly Friday shift — a combo of community access and companionship — quickly became the best part of Maddy’s week

It was a typical Tuesday afternoon, and I was in the middle of a math lesson with my 8th-grade special needs class. The students were...

An immersive experience in dating with disability and how to create a respectful society.

Film: 'Because We Have Each Other' "There are so many tender and intimate moments in Sari Braithwaite's gently bewitching documentary,...

Finding inclusive environments and adopting a growth mindset

Some easy and fun interventions

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Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Distance travelled matters most, not the starting point "You can't tell where people will land from...

Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer In the bustling atmosphere of Gumbuya World, I found myself with a mental challenge, this is a story...

Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer How do we measure the unmeasurable and define how our participant's goals align to the work we do?...

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Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer What do we stand for? We are here to provide more than just care, we support families, participants,...

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Kyle Support Worker I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to meet Matt and his family, to help out by picking Matt up from work a...

Ryan Pearce Support Worker ​ Ryan has a selfless and caring attitude to help others. He has become entrenched in Andreas' life to the...

Ryan Tindal Director - Skilled Carer Andrew has lost 33kgs through his dedication to his new health and fitness lifestyle. Slow and...