| I have 13 years experience with children 6 years of working with additional needs children WWCC Updated first aid Police check NDIS screening check Drivers licence

| Hello! I’m Dom. As someone with ADHD, I can absolutely understand the struggle of feeling different, or not enough in a world where everyone else ‘gets by’ so easily. I am skilled at providing tangible, useful and productive support that is non judgemental, patient and understanding. When this is achieved, I think that ‘disability’ is merely a word to describe a “thing” that requires a person to make a few alterations in their life to make it easier, more manageable, and importantly, their own. I am skilled at assisting with the small tasks of life, or the larger (job searches, schooling/study, hobbies, socialisation). I live with friends with ASD (autism), ADHD, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. We assist with each other’s support needs. My work (YMCA) has provided me disability training. My young half sister has diabetes, and I assist and are aware of the processes of insulin tracking and injection. I also am experienced at testing my mother’s blood pressure routinely. It is my belief that co-morbid disorders such as anxiety and depression are important to consider when relating with a person with a disability.

| Hi there! My names Tash. I am a 24 year old, young woman who has been working in the disability support sector for 2 years now. I have supported a young boy with cerebral palsy for over a year and have gained experience and knowledge of this disability in depth. I am now confident with lifting, hoisting, showering and feeding. I also help him to achieve his physical duties and support him in social settings, such as swimming classes, kinder and now school. I also have 2 years experience supporting a autistic man, which I have a clearer understanding of the disability. I have learnt the skill of patience and kindness towards whose on the spectrum. This role also entails a frequent amount of community access and helping him socialise on a day to day basis. I am hoping to find more work with children, as I feel thats where my heart belongs. I am happy to care for those either with a disability or those who are able bodied. Thanks!

| I’m a very motivated and caring person! I have almost a years experience working in the Disability Support Industry and started Nursing in May of this year.

| I am a registered nurse who has worked in mental health for around 30 years. I am also a qualified counsellor and complementary therapies practitioner. I have taught mental health coping skills in many settings. I also am a singer/guitarist and I run music groups as well as work with people individually to access the benefits of music and singing. I would love to work with you or your loved one supporting you (or them) to cope with the challenges that your (their) condition brings, to be able to live and be well, to enjoy life and thrive rather than just survive...

| I am 28 years old and from the USA. I currently live in Hastings and have been living in Australia for the past 5 years. I currently work in the mental health community sector. I have a lot of experience working as a nanny for a family with 3 children (3,6,9). I was also nannying for a family with 2 girls to help with dinner/ bedtime routine, that were 2 months and 2 years old. I am extremely comfortable with newborns! I was previously an au pair for a family for six months just outside of Melbourne with three boys 5, 6, and 9. Working with kids in my passion. In the US I was working as a preschool teacher. I was a lead teacher for 2 year old and also 4 year old. I have been a camp counsellor for 3 summers for all age groups. I have a minor in special education and have all of my clearances with my first aid certificate. I love to create arts and crafts, play games outside and to come up with different activities. Looking forward to hearing from you!

| I have been a nurse for the past 6 years at Frankston hospital. I have all my current checks in place. I’d love to be considered for a local job, close to home just casually. Or on a need basis. Thanks so much for reading.

| Let me know what you’d like to know and I can text through a thorough description or speak on the phone with some notice. You’ll love me! Hopefully. Kids do.

| Hello. My name is Kindilan and I am 20 years old. I am outgoing and friendly, and enjoy working with children of all ages. I finished Year Twelve in 2018 and completed the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). In addition, I have four years' experience volunteering with children with special needs. Their ages ranged from six to eighteen and several children had severe communication difficulties. I also completed my Auslan level one and level two certificates in 2018 and 2020. I have experience in asperger as I'm dating someone with it and with autism I have helped family friends with their kids with it, like cleaning or just hanging out I DO NOT DRIVE! But i do have public transport

| Although i have no educational experience, I am a very quick learner and am very patient and understanding, and willing to put in the effort needed to make my clients and their families happy and comfortable being in my care.

| Throughout my life I have learnt how to take responsibility and learnt necessary skills such as development activities, entertainment and other activities this is due to having a cousin with Asperger’s and becoming aware to individuals with disabilities. All these skills that I would be able to bring into my role of caretaking for your children/child with special needs. I believe my self to be extremely social and bubbly, loving to have chat and see myself as very joyful. Due to my recent graduation from Dromana Secondary Collage I have a flexible availability as I am preparing myself to become a full time carer for age care and am starting the course soon as I am very passionate about this type of field of career. If given a chance looking forward to hearing from you and meeting your beautiful child/children.