Senami Disability and Mental Health Services

05/06/2026

🌟 Welcome to the Senami Team, Chloe! 🌟

Chloe's journey in the disability sector began as a Support Worker, where they discovered a passion for helping people achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. This passion led them to progress into a Client Services role, supporting participants and their families to navigate services and access the right supports.

Inspired by the impact of this work, Chloe completed a Bachelor's degree in Community Services and has since stepped into a Support Coordinator role. Today, they continue to empower participants, build meaningful relationships, and help individuals access the services they need to increase their independence and achieve positive outcomes.

What she enjoys most about this field is building genuine connections and seeing the difference that quality, person-centred support can make in someone's confidence, independence, and overall wellbeing.

Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending Pilates classes, exploring new cafés and brunch spots, learning new skills, and meeting new people.

With a warm and approachable nature, Chloe is excited to continue building connections within the community and supporting participants on their journey toward achieving their goals. 💙

04/06/2026

Part 2 of 2

Every family has a story that is often unseen.

In this powerful testimonial, a mother shares her family’s journey supporting her son living with schizophrenia and Psychosocial Disability— from years of crisis, hospital admissions, and uncertainty, to finding the right support that changed everything.

This story not only highlights the challenges families can face when navigating complex mental health and disability needs, but also the positive impact quality NDIS support can have — including improved stability, safety, dignity, and hope for the future.

When the right support is in place, it can make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with disabilities and their families.

Watch Part 2 of this heartfelt story and learn why compassionate, personalised support matters.
Visit our website to watch the full video. https://senami.com.au/understanding-the-impact-of-ndis-support-for-individuals-living-with-schizophrenia/

02/06/2026

The petition has closed, but you can still have your say.

The NDIS helps many people access the supports they need to live their lives, reach their goals, and be part of their community.

If you want to share your thoughts about the future of the NDIS, you can write to the people who represent you in Parliament.

Who can you contact?
✔ Your local Federal MP
✔ Senators in your State or Territory
✔ The Minister responsible for the NDIS

What can you say?

• Tell them who you are.
• Share why the NDIS is important to you.
• Explain how supports have made a difference in your life.
• Ask them to let you know their position on the NDIS Future Generations Bill 2026.

Find your representatives:

• Local MP: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Members

• Senators: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Senators

Every story matters. Every voice matters.

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Finding the right support can change everything — not only for participants, but for their families too.

In Part 1/2 of this testimonial, a mother shares how her family was introduced to the NDIS and the decision to transition her son into independent living.

She reflects on the positive changes she has seen since receiving consistent, culturally aware, and compassionate support — including greater stability, safety, independence, and peace of mind for the whole family.

Watch Part 1 below and visit our website to see the full story.

https://senami.com.au/understanding-the-impact-of-ndis-support-for-individuals-living-with-psychosocial-disability/

Stay tuned for Part 2, coming next Thursday, where we explore the main challenges faced and the journey of navigating the supports available.

26/05/2026

At Senami, our Support Coordination services help NDIS participants understand their plans, connect with the right supports, and make confident decisions aligned with their goals.

We work alongside participants, families, and carers to simplify the process and build greater independence every step of the way.

Whether you’re new to the NDIS or transitioning into coordinated care, we’re here to help. Learn more through the link: https://senami.com.au/support-coordination/

21/05/2026

On 24 of May, on World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we stand alongside individuals living with schizophrenia, their families, carers, and support networks.💚

At Senami, we remain committed to supporting participants living with psychosocial disability through collaborative, recovery-oriented, and person-centred approaches.

We recognise the importance of strong partnerships across the NDIS, mental health, housing, and community sectors to ensure individuals receive coordinated and meaningful support.

The silver ribbon is a symbol of support, understanding, and hope for people living with schizophrenia and their families.🎗

Together, we can continue fostering empathy, inclusion, and greater mental health awareness across our communities.

19/05/2026

We recently had the privilege of attending the first annual Huntington’s Disease National Conference in Adelaide on 7 May, and it was an incredibly meaningful experience.

It was inspiring to hear how much Huntington’s research has progressed over the past decade, particularly the clinical trials focused on delaying symptoms and improving quality of life for people living with the disease.

We were also moved by the stories shared by families, carers, and young gene-positive individuals using PGT-M through IVF to help prevent passing the Huntington’s gene on to future generations. Their courage and hope were truly powerful.

Another highlight was learning about the innovative occupational therapy and wheelchair design solutions improving comfort, dignity, and safety for people with complex Huntington’s presentations, as well as the important work being done alongside Aboriginal communities to co-design culturally safe education and support resources.

It was wonderful to see researchers, clinicians, advocates, carers, and people with lived experience coming together for such honest and important conversations.

We feel incredibly privileged to have attended Huntington’s Australia’s first national conference and look forward to seeing these collaborations and innovations continue to grow.

14/05/2026

We welcome Gurleen to our team.

💙 Gurleen is passionate about supporting people to live independently and achieve their goals. Creating meaningful connections and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment is at the heart of everything she does.

🎵 Outside of work, she enjoys listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and learning new skills. What inspires her most about working in disability services is the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives and help individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered.

✨ Her strengths include being patient, compassionate, hardworking, and a strong communicator who thrives in team environments.
She has capacity for new clients in Adelaide region. Contact us for more details on https://senami.com.au/contact-us/ or leave us a comment or message to know more about how we can support you.

13/05/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING – DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS 🚨

Senami Counselling and Psychotherapy Services is currently seeking passionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing Residential Care Team.

📍 Location: Blyth, SA
📌 Employment Type: Casual
🕒 Flexible shifts available – weekdays, weekends,

🌟 About Us
At Senami Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, we provide caring, respectful, person-centred support to individuals living with disability and complex mental health needs. Our goal is to empower clients to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives while receiving high-quality care and support.

💼 Key Responsibilities:
✔ Supporting participants with daily living activities
✔ Personal care, hygiene support & medication assistance
✔ Community access, transport & social inclusion
✔ Meal preparation & domestic assistance
✔ Completing accurate documentation including case notes, incident reports & medication records
✔ Following NDIS standards, organisational policies & care plans
✔ Attending training sessions and house meetings
✔ Supporting clients with complex mental health and behavioural needs

✅ What We Are Looking For:
• Experience working with disability and/or mental health participants
• Ability to work independently in residential settings
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, compassionate and professional attitude
• Flexibility with shifts and availability
• Confidence working in high-intensity support environments

🎓 Essential Requirements:
✔ Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, Youth Work or related field
✔ First Aid & CPR
✔ Medication Training
✔ Current Driver’s Licence & reliable vehicle
✔ NDIS Worker Check
✔ Working With Children Check
✔ National Police Clearance

⭐ Highly Desired:
• Enrolled Nurse background
• Experience with medication management, manual handling and personal care
• Knowledge of complex mental health support and behavioural support practices

📩 If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and availability to:
📧 [email protected]