Case study – Fostering a passion for music

Emilson has a passion for music and with support from disability service provider Community Support Inc he has been able to develop his talent and share it with the world.

“At Community Support we focus on putting the client’s goals and aspirations at the centre of everything we do,” says Dr Angela Littleford, Community Support Inc Chief Executive Officer, Community Support.

“Community Support delivers services designed to achieve positive outcomes, independence, personal wellbeing and community involvement for our clients. This is done via a range of supports and services that we can provide or coordinate with other providers as required,” Angela says.

“A great example is one of our very talented clients, Emilson. Emilson loves to play various musical instruments and sings to our staff regularly when he calls in.

“Recently he visited Copper House Court Aged Care Facility in Whyalla and held a mini concert for the residents, singing and playing his guitar, harmonica and other wind instruments.

“He also sang an original song that he composed and kept the staff and residents highly entertained during his show. This is a wonderful example of supporting clients to live their life, their way and help them to use their many talents,” says Angela.

Community Support Inc has been providing care and support for people living with a disability, mental health or aged care related need for over 30 years.

Some of the services that can be provided include: domestic assistance, personal care, transport, social development, training and living skills, support for people with mental health needs, NDIS planning and support coordination.

“We are constantly looking for ways to improve our service delivery and supports and ensuring we attract the best Support Workers to deliver services,” says Angela.

“Our team is passionate about the delivery of great care that helps our clients to live their life, their way.”

Case study provided by Community Support Inc