| As I see it, an ageing support role involves both hands-on care and liaison/advocacy. I am a cheerful companion, switched on to all aspects of ageing (incl. dementia and dying with dignity) and glad to engage in all areas of ageing support other than excessive, unassisted manual handling. I have been caring for my 85yo father on and off for many years. During my stint of full-time caring during 2016/17 I engaged in a Cert 4 in Ageing Support to compliment my hands-on experience. I have experience in liaising with two home care agencies, have facilitated ACAT initial + priority waitlist assessments, liaised with OT’s, GP’s, specialists, hospitals + emergency, personal alarm company etc. etc. As my Dad says: “It’s not fun getting old” but we can assist in so many ways.

| I grew up in Augusta, I have watched my grand parents pass on here. I love elderly people, I'm a stay at home mum with 2 kids, one at school full time. I have a lot of love and patience for the elderly and fear for their safety getting put into the system .

| I looked after kids since really young, I always love caring for others. I don’t have a lot of experience in age care but I do connect really well with the older generation. Last year I spend 4 months looking after my dad on his last couples of months before he left this world, and that gave me the inspiration to apply to this job. I’ll love to help and care for people that it’s needing love and support in their life journey.