Capacity Building
Empowering Independence Through Capacity Building
At Direct Community Care, we are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing tailored capacity building services. We understand that every person is unique, with their own goals and aspirations. Our services are designed to focus on individual needs, helping participants achieve greater independence and enhance their skills.
Personalised Capacity
Building Goals
Our capacity building services are centered around creating personalised goals that align with each participant’s unique needs and aspirations. We offer a variety of programs and support options, including:
Skill Development: Enhance essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making to promote independence.
Educational Support: Access to educational resources and training programs that help participants achieve their academic and vocational goals.
Employment Preparation: Assistance with job readiness, including resume building, interview skills, and workplace etiquette to support career aspirations.
Nutritional Support: Meal planning and preparation tailored to dietary needs and preferences, promoting healthy eating habits.
Trauma Informed Care: Know that we understand that our past experiences impact our life journey. We work to support changed behaviour with a trauma lens. When life gets tough, we will respond calmly, with reassurance and stay with you to ensure you feel supported.
Comprehensive Support & Training
Fostering Unique Aspirations
Why Choose Direct Community Care?
Individualised Approach: Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each participant.
Experienced Team: Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality support and training to empower individuals.
Person-Centered Services: We prioritize the preferences and aspirations of our participants, ensuring they receive the best possible support.
Trauma Informed Care: Know that we understand that our past experiences impact our life journey. We work to support changed behaviour with a trauma lens. When life gets tough, we will respond calmly, with reassurance and stay with you to ensure you feel supported.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care
It’s not what is wrong with you, it’s what has happened to you
Trauma-Informed Care is about ensuring ALL individuals feel physically and emotionally safe, are noticed and listened to, and are given a voice. Here at DCC we pride ourselves on implementing a Trauma Informed Framework to every element of the organisation and the support we provide. Trauma informed practices rests on the foundation principle of ‘do no harm’.
Trauma-Informed Framework
“Trauma Informed Practice is not about the treatment of trauma or
the symptoms, but rather a recognition that trauma experiences
are a possibility for anyone”
(Kezelman & Stavropoulos, 2012)
What does this mean for you?
In short it means we understand that trauma can impact everyday living and can make experiencing life and certain situations hard. Sometimes trauma can lead to a person having a disability and many people who have a disability are more susceptible to experiencing trauma. In Australia, a person with a disability is twice as likely to experience violence as people without a disability (Sutherland,
Kavanagh, Llewellyn, Byars, Krniacki & Hargrave, 2020).
We want to work with you to understand your trauma and respond therapeutically, using the five trauma informed principles:
- Safety – creating areas that are calm and comfortable
- Choice – providing you with options around your care
- Empowerment – noticing your strengths and capabilities
- Collaboration – making decisions together
- Transparency and Trustworthiness – providing clear and consistent information
It is imperative to recognise and understand the signs of distress, trauma impacts, coping strategies and complex behaviour support needs to support people with disability to recover from trauma .We know that changed behaviour means there is something that is worrying you and we work to understand what that is for you. This means we can adapt how we interact with you to best support you to feel safe, valued and heard.
Start Your
Capacity Building Journey
If you or a loved one is interested in our Capacity Building services, we invite you to contact us for more information. Our team is ready to assist you in developing a personalized plan that supports your journey towards independence and skill enhancement.
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Reach out today for a chat regarding your support needs.
