Fenella

The pandemic shifted Fenella to behind the wheel of a bus which was quite a change, but what followed was a new found purpose.

The pandemic shifted Fenella to behind the wheel of a bus which was quite a change, but what followed was a new found purpose.
I worked for years in the corporate world but I was already wanting to look at something else. It had started to feel like it lacked purpose with too much being just about the money. It was time to actually work and live my way, where it’s more about people.

So you could say the pandemic got me going. I had already started looking at not for profit organisations and it was someone working at Living My Way who first suggested that I would be great as a Support Worker because I’m good with people. “And I was like really?” They said, ’Why don’t you come along and have a chat?’ That’s kind of how it started.

Four and half years ago I met Jackie. She is a beautiful, beautiful soul, and we have so much fun together. We play card games together and whoever wins gets a high five.

Jackie is passionate about her garden and she gets lots of pleasure from it. We go to Bunnings and Flower Power every week and she knows everyone, so it’s also a social occasion.

“The sense of fulfillment and purpose I’ve found in support work surpasses anything from the corporate world. And while I may sometimes miss the camaraderie of a larger team, I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.”  
– Fenella, Support Worker

Fenella still works as a bus driver, starting on the road in the early hours before her shift as a Support Worker begins. She recently completed training as a Rural Fire Service volunteer too.

Member Jackie with Fenella

Fenella on her bus route

Rural Fire Service volunteer too!

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Meet Erin, our Living My Way Support Worker of the Year! With over four years of dedication to our Members and community, Erin has brought compassion, and a true passion for connection to her role. Here, she shares her story working with our Member John* and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Luke

Support Worker, Luke, is in his late twenties. He began in the care industry volunteering even before he finished school. He went on to become an enrolled nurse, and has been applying many of these skills as a Support Worker ever since.

Dave

Every Support Worker brings their own unique qualities to their work. It’s their ‘secret sauce’ but why keep something so valuable a secret? This year we’ve been asking Support Workers to share how they use their discoveries and experience to make a positive difference to our Members.

Empowering people to get on with life.

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We primarily offer disability support services across Sydney – including Western Sydney, the Sutherland Shire and St George – Wollongong City Council regions, and Central West NSW

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