Our Hand in Hand (VIC) way
Our experienced team is here to help you find the best care fit. We are committed to making lives better by assisting people to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own living space.
We are an independent and fully audited NDIS-compliant business supporting participants across Victoria. We incorporate a holistic and therapeutic approach to all services we deliver and those we support. We believe everyone deserves the best chance and quality of life and are committed to making that a reality.
We are an NDIS register provider. We can work with Self-funded as well as NDIS - NDIA managed, Self-managed, Plan managed, and Client fees for service participants.
Katalin leads the HiH VIC team. Before establishing Hand in Hand VIC in 2019, Katalin worked in crisis care settings and as a disability support worker. She has supported people with complex support needs and trauma backgrounds as a support worker and coordinator. Katalin takes a holistic approach and reflects on her client's lived experiences to ensure support is delivered appropriately.
Katalin completed her Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies via Griffith University and a Positive Behaviour Support training via Monash University. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Operation Management) from Charles Sturt University. Katalin is an active member of the NDIS domain and attends several NDIS and NDIA-organised conferences a year.
Within NDIS, Katalin has diverse experience, from arranging general day-to-day services and therapy to handling critical crises. She has had the pleasure of supporting people with different needs that are physical, intellectual and/or psychosocial, which has allowed her to maintain a diverse knowledge base.
Supporting people with multiple diagnoses is familiar to her. She works well when numerous stakeholders or government departments require coordination to deliver support. This may include Health/Mental Health, Communities, Justice, or Education departments. Katalin holds a particular interest in supporting participants in complex housing challenges.
Katalin's client's preferences and goals are a priority to her. Her lived experiences and her passion for supporting participants with disabilities define her service delivery. She will always aim to deliver consistent, timely, and tailored support.
Why choose Hand in Hand (VIC)?
Free Consultation - We will meet with you to listen and to understand your unique needs for free and without obligation.
A personalised 1-on-1 approach - Everyone’s needs and goals are different, so we will work with you to develop a customised, individual support package that is made just for you.
We find the right fit - We know that accepting help and support can be challenging. That is why we make it our priority to connect you with someone you can trust and feel comfortable with.
Please book an appointment to arrange our first assessment to see if we are the right choice for your care needs.
Hand in Hand (VIC) and Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Belabour Support is an evidence-based approach with a primary goal of increasing a person’s quality of life and a secondary goal of decreasing the frequency and severity of their challenging behaviours.
Our approach is a comprehensive assessment, planning and intervention that focuses on addressing the person’s needs, their home environment and overall quality of life. Positive Behaviour Support is about working with families and carers to develop a shared understanding of why the person has a need to engage in challenging behaviour.
As Support Coordinators, some of the ways we can assist include:
helping the participant understand their daily life using clearer ways of communicating with them, such as introducing a picture schedule
changing the environment to make where they live and work better for him/ her (such as reducing high noise levels)
improving the person’s lifestyle so they have more interesting and enjoyable activities to keep them involved and connected with their community, such as helping the person gain employment and supporting recreational or other activities of interest
change the environment so the person is involved in meaningful and positive relationships with other
Key components of our Positive Behaviour Support Approach:
Person-centred approach
Inclusion of relevant stakeholders
Assessment-based intervention
Assist in the creation and following of a Behaviour support plan
Reduction in aversive or punishment approaches
Skill building
Staff development
Environmental re-design
Systems change
Please get in touch with us to obtain further information. Thank you.
NDIS Accreditation
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What Does NDIS Accreditation Mean?
Accreditation means that our organisation meets comprehensive National Standards set by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS), acknowledging our commitment to managing safety, risk and quality.
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What Does Accredittion Mean to You?
Working with an NDIS-accredited organisation means you have peace of mind knowing our team is committed to:
Providing you with high-quality services and support under best industry practices
Strengthening our engagement with participants and our community
Embracing diversity while being respectful and understanding of differences, and
Constantly improving to create positive outcomes
Hand in Hand VIC
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Hand in Hand (VIC) acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We value the experience and contribution of people from all cultures, sexualities, genders, bodies, abilities, ages, spiritualities and backgrounds.