ESFG Support Services

28/04/2025

Announcement: Closing of Business

I would like to let everyone know that as of 30th June 2025, I will be officially closing my business.
Due to family commitments and new employment opportunities, I have made the decision to focus on my family and my new role within a school as an Education Support staff member.

I would like to sincerely thank everyone I have connected with during my journey as an independent support worker. It has been an incredible experience working alongside so many amazing individuals, learning from them, and supporting them to be the best versions of themselves.

This next chapter sees me dedicating more of my time to my own family, particularly to the needs of my children with special needs. My new role offers me the flexibility my family requires, but it also means I am no longer able to continue my self-employment.

I am grateful for the many wonderful relationships formed along the way – some of which I know will continue as lifelong friendships as we each follow our own journeys.
Thank you all for your support, trust, and inspiration over the years. Tarn.

31/10/2024

24/08/2024

I had the pleasure of accompanying little Scarlett on an outdoor excursion today. The weather was splendid, allowing for a truly immersive experience of nature's wonders. Beautiful Scarlett took great pleasure in the sensation of the wind on her face and the soothing sounds of nearby water. We were also graced with a visit from a crow, providing an opportunity for her to appreciate the distinct sound of its call. Furthermore, she experienced diverse surfaces and standing assistance, utilising a wooden fence for support.

22/08/2024

Cute brooches for a Book Week school event that I spoke at today.

I talked about all the ways students can tell their stories and advocate for change, and showed them a lot of books by disabled writers, suitable for young people.
Writers I mentioned included: .palipana .murphy and many more.

I was a bit wobbly after being so unwell recently, but the school made me feel so welcome. I love the questions students ask me the most when I do school talks - today I was asked what are my fave books (I said lots of books by disabled people); why do I write (I said to make sense of the world and what’s happening for me; to connect with other writers and readers); and what’s the hardest thing about being disabled? The students were all disabled and they enjoyed seeing someone from their community speak. I said how lucky they are to have so many friends within the disability community already. One student yelled out “we love you Carly, get well soon!”. It was a definite highlight of my month. I’m pleased to have been well enough for today’s talk, and to have my access needs accommodated so well.

Shortly after this selfie was taken, I had an unexpected emergency- an allergic reaction to battered fish and chips, a calamari ring and a prawn. My lips swelled and my throat was scratchy. I called the ambulance and they came to observe my blood pressure and heart rate, and I took antihistamines to calm the swelling. It was scary, but after a sleep, I’m ok. Guess those pesky food allergies have finally caught up with me. The ambulance officer joked that people pay good money for big lips like I had!

Brooches are all from - the Reading is Magic collab with ; Puss in Boots by (Puss’s outfit was very similar to my pink and purple ensemble); and the Pete Cromer book.

Image: Carly, a woman with red skin, wearing a pink hat with a flower on it, a purple jacket over a floral dress. She’s smiling. Brooches are on her jacket - a cat, boy & book.

14/08/2024

Hi my name is Tarn. My schedule allows me to be available on Fridays from 4pm to 8pm and Tuesdays for supporting you in your home or community. I have a van and can support with equipment. Availability begins on Friday, August 15, 2024. A free meet and greet can be arranged upon request. I am currently working as an independent support person.

29/02/2024

Today was Rare Disease Day.

Let's share and reconise them all, so many out there or so many that are still unknown or undiagnosed.
Today I think of you all and the challenges you face.

27/02/2024

Some art work done with clay moulding we did over Xmas has come back. Well Done Scarlett.