When our client Rachael wrote back to us for this interview, she said she had just gone for a walk and a swim at the pool.

This may seem like a normal day for some, but for Rachael this is a fantastic development from years prior, when her mental health challenges prevented her from going out into the community and doing the things she used to love.

“Afea’s wonderful staff – my Support Coordinator, Care Coordinators and great Carers – have opened up the community to me again,” she writes.

Rachael also loves art and drawing, and shared with us a piece of her beautiful artwork:

Thank you for your time and for sharing your incredible art, Rachael!

Keep reading to know more about her experience with Afea.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

I have interests in dance, swimming, art & singing.

I was a professional dancer. It was my main concentration and I trained hard throughout my life. I injured my knee and couldn’t dance professionally anymore.

Hence, I spiralled down into a deep depression and required support.

When and why did you access our services?

I began receiving carer supports from Afea in 2018. I am now also working with one of Afea’s Support Coordinators, Riya.

I was extremely depressed and was diagnosed with severe mental illnesses.

I desperately needed one-to-one carer supports to motivate me, as my mental illnesses stopped me from going outside into the community.

In what ways have we helped you?

Afea’s wonderful staff – my Support Coordinator, Care Coordinators and great Carers – have opened up the community to me again.

It has taken a lot of time for me to accept my mental illnesses and recovery. But the Afea staff have been so patient, calm, encouraging, understanding and reliable.

What are your future goals?

I would like to volunteer in some way as a future goal. I want to be more socially active.

And be happy and healthy, which I can see is possible with the supports I am currently receiving.

Expert NDIS support from Afea Care Services

Our amazing support workers will provide you with compassionate care at home and in the community to help you live more independently, achieve your goals and get the most out of life! 

In addition to our compassionate Core support services—

• Afea’s Support Coordinators are committed to helping you achieve your goals, develop your skills and access the best services suited to your needs. Reduce the stress and time spent on implementing NDIS plans with the help of our amazing Support Coordinators!
• Our Plan Management team is your financial champion, ensuring your funding is used to its fullest potential. At Afea, you’ll have a dedicated Plan Coordinator – just one point of contact for your entire plan journey!

Contact us now to begin receiving care.

You can also email us via hello@afea.com.au or call 1300 65 11 33.