Independence Community
Matthew - Mechanic and Hobbyist
Matthew has worked in the disability sector for over 15 years, with Matthew most recently being a NDIS job coach for a leading organisation. Matthew decided to branch out into support work to more effectively give one on one assistance and facilitate participants in achieving their goals.
Matthew started his working career as an automotive mechanic and until this day loves working with his hands. From machinery down to building model airplanes he is happy to get his hands dirty. The one thing everybody loves about Matthew though is his great sense of humour and his ability to relate to anybody.
Matthew is the perfect support worker if you like to use your hands. He can be effective in helping maximise your DIY projects or hobbies that require a bit grease.
Gerard - Traveler and Nature Lover.
Gerard is your perfect mix of professional and fun. With a work history mainly in the Federal Public Service including 17 years with Centrelink in various roles and most recently with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Gerard then decided to swap the desk to assisting people face to face and providing real change and benefits in peoples lives.
But far from a boring pen pusher, Gerard is also an entertainer, having worked at a Casino as a dealer of Blackjack and Roulette on weekends for many years. He can make people laugh and knows how to show someone a good time. Gerard loves to travel and has so far backpacked to 83 countries.
Gerard is fit and energetic, who can take you bushwalking or join you in the gym. If fishing is your thing, he has a spare rod too. If you require someone to assist you to take out the stress and anxiety of dealing with government departments or looking for someone to be your social wingman, Gerard is a fantastic fit.