Philosophy

To provide a warm, caring; structured environment; for participants.
To not allow discrimination and uphold the right to privacy at all times.
To acknowledge and embrace the needs; potential and abilities of each participant unconditionally; by enhancing; strengths; competence; self-esteem; regardless of race; disability or gender.
To work with the parents/guardians of the participant; to build on social behaviours; manners; respect for self and others; and assist each family to develop a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Advocate in relation to issues that impact on my profession and on participants and their families whilst supporting workplace policies; standards and practices.
Advocate for the development and implementation of laws and policies that promote participant and pet friendly communities and work to change those that work against participant, pet and family well-being.
Work to ensure participants and families with additional needs are supported; by advocating for 'Indirect Discrimination' which is often sometimes harder to spot.
I hear, and I forget; I see, and I remember; I do, and I understand.
Every participant can learn; just not on the same day; or in the same way.
To provide a home that allows Kobba and Russell, the ability to work with specific participants daily, for companionship – whilst maintaining privacy, safety and hygiene.
When working Kobba and Russell are alert to when a participant is anxious, ill or needing a cuddle, whilst remaining inclusive to all participants attending, regardless of needs. For without Kobba and Russell, our home would not be a home, it would just be a service!