Meet Trav!
Support Worker
Hello!
About Trav
My personal interests are music, working on cars and mechanics, camping and travelling. I am a professional musician and still tour and play shows regularly writing and releasing my own music. I have a couple of project cars that I am working on and love motorsport, especially Rally and local events.
I became a support worker because I made a transition from a full time music career to part time and wanted to work with people and make a meaningful connection like I have done with my music and supporting people with disabilities was a perfect fit.
I am calm and love talking through problems. I like to keep the people I support active and love talking through and making suggestions about activities and suitable paths to having a better experience in life. I feel I am quite creative and have taught people music, painted pictures, custom t-shirts, custom plush toys, performed music with and discussed projects and interests in depth.
My approach to supporting someone is with empathy and understanding. I try very hard to make sure that it does not feel clinical and that there is no barrier between the person with a disability and me. I consider myself friends with all my clients if they are comfortable with that type of relationship and I don’t even like using the word client as these are people in my life that require assistance and I try to give them the best person to person, friend to friend experience I can.
Services Offered
Personal care (showering, toileting, grooming).
Domestic assistance (cleaning, cooking).
Community access (transport, social outings).
Support with communication or behavioural strategies.
Companionship.
Experience
I have worked in disability for 3.5 years and have worked with a wide range of clients including: Autism (Level 1,2 and 3 - non-verbal), Physical disabilities, intellectual, psychosocial and extreme behaviours, self care and showering, slings and hoists.
I have worked with groups of people with disabilities as well and have spent a lot of time giving people access to the community and have done a lot of activities with a range of clients.
I have also worked with males and females and the ages range from 6 years old to 62 years old.
I also have lived experience as my mother is a paraplegic and I was one of her primary carers growing up.
Qualifications
First Aid and CPR Certification
NDIS Worker Screening Check or Police Check
Manual Handling Training
Working with Children’s Check
Our Story
Bridging Barriers is a trusted provider of Specialist Support Coordination, Support Coordination, Recovery Coaching, and Support Work based in South Australia. Our team of trained professionals delivers a range of supports to help NDIS clients achieve their goals, maximise opportunities, and navigate all aspects of life.
Founded in 2022 by Chelsea Green, Bridging Barriers has grown from a small team to a thriving, community-based organisation with over 30 employees. Each team member brings valuable experience and expertise, focused on improving the lives of those on the NDIS through personalised, tailored care.
All support workers are fully qualified, with up-to-date NDIS clearances, ensuring the highest standard of care. At Bridging Barriers, we create a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and live the life they choose.