Compassionate, in-home social work support for older adults and their families across South East Melbourne (Telehealth available Australia-wide).
100% Package Funded — $0 Out-of-Pocket
Services sit under the Clinical Care category of your Support at Home Package, meaning $0 co-payments and full transparent pricing.
My services can also be funded via your Restorative Care Package, End of Life Care Package, Disability Support for Older Australians Funding.
Aging and changing health bring profound emotional milestones. My private practice is built on providing a safe, confidential, and therapeutic space for older adults and their families as they navigate these shifts.
I specialize in helping individuals cope with loneliness, process grief and loss, and adjust to new health diagnoses (such as dementia or physical changes). My approach goes beyond standard care coordination; I focus deeply on your emotional well-being and personal rights.
Because practical support matters just as much as emotional care, I also use my clinical expertise to help clients secure the government funding you are entitled to. I specialize in providing the clear, formal clinical evidence and assessments required for Support Plan reviews helping you to obtain the care you need. I support you to explore all options to stay safe and independent at home.
Navigating aged care shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. You don’t have to do it alone.
With my advanced knowledge of the interface between Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Support at Home Program and other low cost and free community services- I am here to cut through the red tape. My services are fully funded through your Support at Home package as Social Work sits under the Clinical Care category, meaning $0 out-of-pocket co-payments for you.
In my recent clinical roles, including my time as a Social Worker at a large public health provider I have supported clients and families through:
Complex Care Navigation: Expert guidance across My Aged Care, health, housing, and community services.
Dementia & Cognitive Support: Facilitating care, education, and emotional support for clients and their carers
Overcoming Life Challenges: Practical interventions for managing social isolation, financial hardship, carer stress, and complex family dynamics.
Strong Advocacy: Applying least-restrictive principles to uphold your rights, safety, and dignity at all times.
Family Violence and Elder Abuse Support- are you feeling pressured to make decisions, or give away money?
Future Planning - Respite, transition to permanent care, VCAT guardianship applications ( only ever as a last resort)
Positive Behaviour Support Plans for dementia related behaviour
Re-ablement and Restorative Care: Short Term psychosocial Interventions to get you back feeling like yourself again
Memory and Mood Concerns- I use validated screening tools to be able to give formal feedback on next steps
Support Plan Review Evidence- Clinical Social Work Reports that help you get the care you need.
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
My clinical framework is grounded in Strengths-Based Practice and Single Session Theory, meaning our time together is highly focused. My goal is to give you immediate relief, clear direction, and actionable next steps from our very first meeting.
Compassionate, in-home support for older adults across South East Melbourne.
As an Accredited Social Worker with significant community experience, I provide mobile, home-visiting social work services designed around your unique needs. My approach is entirely person-centered—meaning my primary focus is listening to you, protecting your rights, and helping you achieve your personal goals so you can live safely and comfortably at home.
Telehealth available for clients across Australia, including Rural and Remote clients
I am formally trained in Single Session Thinking and Solutions-Focused Theory. This means my goal is to ensure every single visit feels highly meaningful, productive, and worthwhile.
You can fully focus on our conversation without worrying about remembering every detail. You never need to scramble to take notes—after every session, I will provide you with a clear, easy-to-read email summary of exactly what we discussed, along with my professional recommendations and next steps.
Emotional & Therapeutic Support Navigating the aging process can bring unexpected emotional challenges. I provide a safe space to process these changes, offering:
Support for adjustment to new health conditions and changing relationships
Dementia support and guidance for both clients and families
Relief and counselling for carer stress and burnout
Mental health screening and emotional support
Assessments & Future Planning Getting the right level of care starts with understanding the full picture. I provide comprehensive clinical evidence to ensure your needs are met:
Holistic Biopsychosocial Assessments
Cognition and memory screening
Future planning and advanced care discussions
Acting as a Key Worker within your Allied Health Care Team
Advocacy, Safety & Practical Guidance The aged care system is complex, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I advocate fiercely for your rights:
Professional advocacy to ensure your voice is heard in your care plan
Social prescribing and linking you with vital community supports
Confidential support for vulnerable situations, including abuse and neglect
Compassionate therapy and care navigation assistance with complex home environments (hoarding and squalor)
Comprehensive assessment reports and evidence for Support Plan Reviews and assistance in applying to systems governor when applying to overturn decisions made by the IAT algorithm.