About Us
Direct Community Care is composed of a compassionate, experienced and professional team committed to providing outstanding and person-centred care to our participants. We provide a service that is ethical, competent, reliable and trustworthy to ensure our participants receive the highest level of care and support. Part of this process is to carefully match team members with participants interests, hobbies and personalities. Our team recognises and celebrates diversity, coming from varied cultures and life experiences. We are all united for the purpose of supporting and delivering the best outcomes, whilst focusing on excellent service provision.
Our specialised services include:
Community Access
Personal Care
Capacity Building
Our Values
Dignity
Integrity
Respect
Empowerment
Collaboration
Transparency
DCC Vision
To be a leader as a NDIS service provider to enhance participant quality of life with
dignity and respect through empowerment and advocacy.
An important part of our vision is striving to become the number one preferred service provider, with a focus on “Excellence” regarding the service we provide in the community.
DCC Mission
To empower, encourage and enable our participants to enhance their quality of life with dignity and respect.
Your Dedicated Directors
Leigh Edwards
Managing Director
Hi! I am Leigh, one of the Directors and Co-Founders at Direct Community Care. I have spent the last 25 years supporting our most vulnerable people in the community.
I have a background in Homelessness, Mental Health, Youth Work, Domestic Violence, Teaching and Out of Home Care for young people.
Across all of this has sat disability in varying forms.
I also have a grandson who has ASD, so am personally invested in the NDIS and how this system can best support participants.
My passion for helping people is deeply rooted in my family and my motto is ‘if you can help, you should’. We would love to assist you to enhance your journey and reach your goals.
Angela Ah Chong
Managing Director
Hi, I am Angela, one of the Directors and Co-Founders at Direct Community Care.
My knowledge and determination to turn information into action has contributed to most of my work and studies in the Child Protection, Homelessness and NDIS sector over the last 20 years.
With my own personal experience firsthand dealing with family members with autism. My passion is what motivates me for helping individuals with disability in their daily lives, giving them power of choice and the control they deserve to achieve their goals.
I was born in New Zealand of Samoan and German heritage. My family migrated to and have lived in South East Queensland community for 26 years. I have a deep understanding of diversity, culture, values and issues facing the community.
Tarnya Fry
WHS/Compliance
I am a dedicated professional with significant experience in the disability, aged care and youth sector, which has shaped my strong commitment to creating inclusive and safe environments for everyone. My work in this field has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families, as well as the importance of compliance and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards in fostering accessibility and equity.
I am skilled at liaising with diverse groups, including employees, management, and external regulators, to foster collaboration and ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards.
I am deeply committed to promoting dignity, safety, and inclusion in every professional endeavour. As a WHS/Compliance Officer, I leverage my experience to build workplaces that are not only compliant but also supportive and empowering for everyone. My goal is to make safety and compliance a shared responsibility, fostering a culture where everyone thrives.
Kim Letalu
Finance / Admin
Hey I’m Kim,
I’m administration and finance officer at DCC. I possess a unique blend of kindness and humor, coupled with a strong drive and passion in my work.
I have exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to ensuring our financial success, and the ability to deliver outstanding results.
I am grateful for having such a positive team that values my contributions.
Sue Sharpe
Area Coordinator
I have been working in the Community Sector for the past 21 years; I began working in disability before moving across into Child Protection and now back into the NDIS sector.
I am very passionate about people being treated with respect, dignity, receiving the care they deserve, living their best life and having their voices heard. I support our participants, and the staff who work with our people, to provide the best possible care and outcomes.
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