About Us
Welcome
Primarily operating within the NDIS sector, we use an evidence-based approach, tailored to the individual, providing a person-centered, empathetic, ethical, and high standard of care that we believe people living with a disability deserve. We adhere to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Practice standards and the principles set out by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006. Our primary objective is: positive outcomes to improve the lives of our participants.
Our staff are both qualified and understand the NDIS practice standards, and the rights of persons with a disability. We are specialists in our field and take a hands-on approach to providing direct care.
Our team embodies a culture of collaboration, care, and excellence, working together to deliver outcomes that go beyond expectations. Each member plays a vital role, and our collective commitment to supporting one another ensures that we function as a cohesive, unified team. This unity allows us to approach challenges creatively and effectively, always placing the needs of those we serve at the forefront of our efforts.
We are deeply rooted in values of honesty, integrity, and transparency, which guide every decision we make and every action we take. These principles create an environment of trust, both within our team and in the relationships we build with those who rely on our care. Through open communication and mutual respect, we create a supportive foundation that empowers each individual to contribute their best.
Above all else, our unwavering dedication to delivering the highest standard of care defines us. With compassion and a shared purpose, we channel our diverse skills, perspectives, and strengths into providing exceptional outcomes. Together, we strive not only to meet expectations but to set new benchmarks for excellence, making a lasting and meaningful impact in everything we do. So, meet our team...
We offer more than great caregivers. We use a biopsychosocial, and person-centered approach, combined with the medical model of care to understand the needs of our participants
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Our Team.
Our team is what makes us who we are, and a team is only strong if they are united. We are proud of our team, and each member is highly trained, and experienced to deliver care at the highest standards under the NDIS.
Andy Bading
Co Owner, Behaviour Specialist
Andy has lived experience with mental health and is passionate
about person-centred Empathetic support - truly listening to and
understanding the person and what they are going through.
Graduating from the University of Tasmania with the intent of
helping others not to suffer alone, he has been working as an
NDIS registered Behaviour Support Practitioner, and Registered Behaviour Technician
since 2020. Andy has worked closely with the Dept. of Corrections, Child safety, and in the disability sector, collaborating with the Office of the Senior Practitioner, Community of Practice, the Mental Health Practitioners Network, and Organisations, to provide ethical, evidence based support to a wide range of individuals.
Working with at risk children from early childhood interventions, through to aged care participants, using Trauma informed practices, Andy is experienced with mental health, ranging from Acquired Brain injury, to Schizoaffective disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Huntington's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and much more.
Andy has a thorough understanding of the NDIS, codes of conduct and ethical standards, having worked under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission framework for many years. He has a passion for the pursuit of continued professional development opportunities to ensure he is ahead of his professional field and is fully qualified to be offering the services we offer here at Engaged Support Services.
"We use a person-centered approach combined with the medical model of health care, and a biopsychosocial lens to fully understand the individual", "Once we fully understand the person behind the disability, we can tailor our approach and plans to the individual to meet their needs"
This approach helps to provide our participants with skills and opportunities to learn, which assist them in meeting their goals. We want to make a measurable difference in our participants' 'life satisfaction'.
"Some call that Quality of Life, but whatever you call it, we measure it in smiles"
Key Stakeholders:
Certifications
Qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid
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Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certificate
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First Aid inc' CPR, Oxygen and Defib
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NDS: Understanding Abuse - Zero Tolerance
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NDS: Human Rights and You
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NDS: Infection Control
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NDS: Manual Handling
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Safe Food Handling Certificate
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Differential Diagnosis for Persons with Disabilities using the DSM-IV
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NDIS: Supporting Effective Communication Module
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Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the
Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a
Behavior Plan -
RTI (Part 2): Assessment
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PBS Blended Learning
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Bachelor of Behaviour Science / Psychology
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NDIS Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Registered Behaviour Technician (BACB)
Mel Bading
Co Owner, Clinical Manager / RN
Mel is a a qualified RN (Registered Nurse) with 22+ years of experience, who specialises in medication administration, wound care, continence, palliative care, and much more. Having spent the majority of her career specialising in midwifery, she has also maintained her registration, working for both the Launceston General Hospital and Community Nursing.
Mel has worked in supervisory roles and in surgery theatres, giving Mel a unique and
broad specialisation of care and medical treatments.
As our Clinical manager, Mel believes that care and nursing support go hand in hand with disability support needs. While we work with you to ensure your clinical needs are met, we also support you to live your best life without letting clinical care needs get in the way.
Mel understands just how important a gentle and person-centered approach can be.
Our Clinical Care Services specialise in providing some of the following:
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Continence Management
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PEG/NG tube care and feeding
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Wound care
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Medication administration
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Prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care If you have complex care needs, you will understand the challenge of finding specialist services.
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and much more.
To discuss your needs please contact us today.
