My name is Melissa Duncan and I am an Independent Disability Support Worker and the founder of Meaningful Everyday Life Services - M.E.L.S. I have over 19 years of combined qualified experience working in the disability, mental health and education sector. I have been employed in a variety of roles including Disability Case Manager for DHHS (Now known as DFFH), NDIS Plan facilitator and Wellbeing coordinator at Morwell Central Primary School. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare and certificates in First Aid, CPR, diabetes, mental health and COVID19 Infections Control. I have completed further training in trauma informed practices, Zones of Regulation, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, mindfulness and behaviour management. I have a current Working with Children and police check. I have a non-restricted driver's license with my own car, which has full comprehension insurance. I am fully vaccinated against COVID19 and have professional indemnity & public liability insurance. I am reliable, hardworking, friendly and easy to get along with. I have supported people of all ages and with different types of disabilities and I ensure to give them my full attention and respect. I am based in Morwell and can work flexible hours to suit you and your needs. This could include weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays. I can support people of all ages and disabilities, with a NDIS plan, with minimal personal care required. At MELS we recognise that everyone has their own journey and support needs. Some of the support we can provide include:
• Skills development and capacity building
- cooking and meal preparation
- cleaning
- shopping
- budgeting
- routines
- travel training
• Social connections and community engagement
- community access and participation
- social outings
- small 2-3 participant outings
• Psychosocial supports
- Social and community access
- in home tasks
• Respite
- In- home
- community
Our aim is to provide high quality everyday life services that are meaningful for both the participant and their family. MELS will work with the individual and their support networks to ensure we achieve the goals set out in your NDIS plan. We will provide personal connections and skill development at your pace. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to support individuals and are committed to ongoing professional development, to ensure we provide the highest standard of care and support. We can also provide a variety of small group activities for increased social participation, locally and far and wide. Our vision is to provide meaningful everyday life services that improve participant quality of life and inclusion. If you would like to arrange a non-obligation meet and greet, please contact us through email: mels.intake@gmail.com, Facebook or call 0482 011 043
We look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your life’s journey.
