Natalie is available to support clients of all ages, Northern/North Eastern/Central/Southern Adelaide.
Natalie has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and those living with disabilities. Her background includes professional advocacy, youth work, and personal involvement within her informal networks. Natalie is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and takes a collaborative approach to ensure high-quality care. She prides herself on supporting clients from a place of equity and respects each person's unique worldview. Approachable and non-threatening, Natalie brings valuable experience from her previous roles in community services.
Natalie supports clients of all ages to:
Develop and maintain friendships and community connections
Enhance expressive language and abstract thinking skills
Improve emotional regulation through better skills and communication
Identify and address individual needs
Explore identity and contextualize personal journeys and social situations
Understand expectations and navigate transitions between different contexts
Access community resources and manage appointments
Engage in hands-on skill development and mainstream learning
Plan and execute life administration tasks
Explore new hobbies and interests
Build independence
Declutter and maintain their living space
Collaboratively solve problems
And much more
As a vibrant, mature, and solutions-focused mentor, Natalie isn't afraid to take a hands-on approach to support skill development and learning. Her interests and hobbies include yoga, being in nature, being around animals, reading, arts and crafts and the newest Netflix series.
Qualifications
Natalie holds the following additional certificates and qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning
Safe Environments: Through Their Eyes
Mental Health First Aid
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Strength Based Approach Training
Vulnerable Persons Screening
Manual Handling
If you believe Natalie's approach aligns with your needs or those of someone you know, please feel free to contact tammyb@tfcm.com.au
Natalie is currently available some Thursdays, Fridays and weekends