Kim Marie Norton Career Guidance and Life Skills Support

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Located in Palmwoods and can travel over the Sunshine Coast.

Mental Health Support Work, Mentoring and Skill Development sessions for Self and Plan Managed NDIS clients.
Kids aged over 10+ Teens, Adults and parents/carers.

In-person and online sessions via phone or Zoom are available.

NDIS services include:
💜Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities. (Item Number: 04_104_0125_6_1).
💚Life Transition Planning Incl. Mentoring Peer Support and Individual Skill Development. (Item Number 09_006_0106_6_3).
💙Training for Carers/Parents . (Item Number 09_006_0106_6_3).
🧡Skills Development and Training. (Item Number 09_009_0117_6_3).
❤️Employment Assistance. (Item Number 10_016_0102_5_3).
🩷Transition Through School and to Further Education. (Item Number 13_030_0102_4_3).

Relevant Qualifications/Experience to provide the above services include:
❤️Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling.
💚Diploma of Community Services
💙Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Blue Card, First Aid and Full Comp Insurance for both private practise and vehicle.
🩷12 years in private practice and 8 years as an NDIS Provider working predominantly with Autistic Participants.
🧡Parent/advocate/carer of two Autistic adult children.

Please contact me for more information on 0401 561923 or email me at admin@kimmarienorton.com.au

Kim

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02/02/2026

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