Our Story
HCS is managed by Andrew Huckstepp. Andrew has significant experience working with people with mental health journeys and disabilities; including several years experience as a Community Support Worker for a Mental Health NGO. Andrew also has an honours degree in psychology and has worked as a provisional psychologist in the NDIS.
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Andrew is driven to assist people in the community reach their goals, and believes that positive, tailored and client-focussed support is the way to achieve this!
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HCS respects everyone's right to cultural, spiritual and sexual expression
Andrew
Director and Support Worker
My qualifications:
Honours Degree in Psychology, Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Psychology), & Bachelor of Law.
Many years’ experience working as a Psychosocial Support Worker and Community Rehabilitation Support Worker.
A Bit About Me
Andrew’s interests include:
Gym work and cooking.
Nature Walk and Animals.
Woodwork.
Social and Community Events (i.e. arcades, festivals etc.)
Reading
Andrew has worked closely with individuals with a lived experience of:
- Autism
- Schizophrenia and Bipolar
- Depression and Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Trauma
Bianca
Senior Support Worker
My qualifications:
Bianca has over three years’ experience as a support worker. Bianca works adeptly with clients with complex mental health journeys and comorbidities, including:
- Autism
- Anxiety and Depression
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Behaviours of Concern
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Bianca also works closely with families, working in a collaborative and holistic manner.
A Bit About Me
Bianca’s interests include:
- Horror movies
- Metal Music
- Crafting, including crocheting and sewing
- Art, including painting and drawing
- Cleaning and organising homes
- Animals, including obedience training of dogs
Our Mission, Values and Vision
Our Values
Our Mission
Our mission at HCS is to turn our vision into reality! We want participants to take power and control in their own lives.
Participants should complete activities that they want in a way that they choose, and should complete these activities with their community whenever possible!
At HCS, we believe that everyone has the right to make their own choices in life. HCS strives for everyone to learn the skills needed and the self-confidence to complete activities themselves. First and Foremost, HCS protects and promotes autonomy for all.
HCS strives to maximise the ability and right of individuals to make choices, according to their values and capabilities, regarding decisions that affect their lives.
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HCS respects everyone, regardless of their Culture and Country of Birth, Religious Background, Gender, Sexual Identity, Age, Where they live.
Finally, we believe that supports should be fun and flexible! With no two days the same!
Our Vision
At HCS, we believe all people with a disability should have access to professional support services, that focus on the participant and put them in the drivers seat of their own life! Participants should make their own decisions and goals in life.
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At HCS, we believe in doing activities WITH participants and not FOR them.
Participants should live happy lives in their communities.
Our Services
Participation in Community Activities
At HCS, we understand that everyone has the right to fully participate in community, social and recreational activities.
Let us know if we can help you connect with;
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Community groups and activities.
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Religious Institutions and celebrations.
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Sporting events and activities.
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And much much more!
Daily Tasks in Shared Living
HCS can provide assistance to individuals living in shared living environments, assisting participants developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible.
Such skills can include;
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Cooking.
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Cleaning.
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Managing bills
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And any other skills an individual might need for independent living.
Household Tasks
HCS can assist with everyday tasks such as gardening (including removal of green waste) and cleaning. Cleaning can cover assisting with dishes, moping, vacuuming and more!
Transport
HCS understands that a major obstacle to community participation and completing goals can be a lack of transport. HCS provides transport services to participants to assist them meet all their community and social goals.
Development of Life Skills
HCS can assist participants with individual life skills development and training, such as assisting with public transport training and support, and developing the necessary skills for community, social and recreational participation.
Assistance with Personal Living
HCS can assist an individual learn and complete the necessary skills with regard to personal activities. Such supports provide a participant with assistance with personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible.
Such skills may include;
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Developing morning, daily, and nighttime routines.
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Learning sound hygiene practices.
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Learning to maintain a clean home and outdoor area.
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And any other skills a participant identifies as being essential to autonomous living
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