Jenny Nechvatal
Advocating for people with a disability is a lived experience, ensuring my children received the support and therapy they required to reach their full potential while living a fulfilled life led our family on a 16 year journey of seeking and accessing support services for my children and our family.
Thirty two years of experience teaching in the Early Childhood sector, supporting children to reach their full potential, recognising individual strengths and interests as the basis of my teaching flows into supporting clients in the role of Support Coordinator. Connecting families with services in the community and my wide knowledge of therapy services available within the local community assists me in supporting and connecting clients to services that meet their individual needs.
Thinking outside the box has ensured my children engage in experiences that meet their interests and abilities to engage within their local community. They are surrounded by a team that supports them; my children’s needs are at the centre of any decisions that are made.
Supporting clients to dream big, be innovative and acknowledge their unique qualities leads to an enriched life which is the right of every person.
Tony Nechvatal
I have over 20 years of experience in the disability sector, first as a parent navigating advocating and caring for two, now young adults living with Autism and secondly as a Support Coordinator. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and passion for advocating for NDIS participants from my lived experience. I aim to utilise my knowledge of the NDIS system and passion for advocacy in my role as a Support Coordinator, to support participants to engage in their community and explore all opportunities available to them. I have a strong understanding of the complexities surrounding navigating the NDIS, accessing services and finding providers you feel comfortable with. I have extensive knowledge of providers and therapists available within the local area, allowing you to have choice and control over your team. I understand the stress associated with NDIS plan reviews, whether it is organising the documentation or attending the meeting, I aim to support you and/or your loved ones through this experience, relieving some of the stress during this time.
Donna Maree Large
Donna Maree Large has lived experience caring for children and young adults with a physical and intellectual disability, this includes experience with children on the Autism Spectrum. She has knowledge of peg feeding and hoisting and the resources needed to facilitate this. This experience and Donna Maree’s awareness of sensory issues, behaviour issues, the need for routines and trauma informed/led practice will assist her to support NDIS participants by linking to services that meet these needs, this can include therapists, support workers or resources.
Donna Maree has a wide knowledge of the disability and family services within the Wagga Wagga region. Skilled at connecting with and facilitating communication with organisations she will be able to seek the support NDIS participants need and assist in engaging with these organisations. Advocacy has been a large part of her life, and this is a skill she can employ on your behalf.
