Hi, my name is Sam!

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I have a degree in Social Science (Human Services). I am a passionate, non-judgemental, supportive, animal loving person who can often be found at an op-shop, down at the beach or sitting on the floor cuddling with an animal. I am often brainstorming about some creative way to fix a problem or teach/learn a new skill. I love arts and crafts and have recently been repairing and repainting toys. I have just finished a children’s play kitchen for a toddler in my life which required quite a few DIY home renovation skills.

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I have been working as a psycho-social support worker with participants who have various complex diagnoses and behaviours. I have extensive experience in supporting participants with complex needs. I am also very passionate about working with participants to build skills in emotional regulation, executive functioning and communication in ways that they identified would be helpful including using assistive technology.

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My interests are very centred around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. I also spend a lot of time looking into life with chronic illnesses and how people experience life while being chronically ill and/or disabled. This makes me extremely passionate about people being treated with respect and dignity in all stages and areas of their lives.

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