Philosophy
- To provide a warm, caring; structured environment; for participants.
- To not allow discrimination and uphold the right to privacy at all times.
- To acknowledge and embrace the needs; potential and abilities of each participant unconditionally; by enhancing; strengths; competence; self-esteem; regardless of race; disability or gender.
- To work with the parents/guardians of the participant; to build on social behaviours; manners; respect for self and others; and assist each family to develop a sense of belonging and inclusion.
- Advocate in relation to issues that impact on my profession and on participants and their families whilst supporting workplace policies; standards and practices.
- Advocate for the development and implementation of laws and policies that promote participant and pet friendly communities and work to change those that work against participant, pet and family well-being.
- Work to ensure participants and families with additional needs are supported; by advocating for 'Indirect Discrimination' which is often sometimes harder to spot.
- I hear, and I forget; I see, and I remember; I do, and I understand.
- Every participant can learn; just not on the same day; or in the same way.
- To provide a home that allows Kobba and Russell, the ability to work with specific participants daily, for companionship – whilst maintaining privacy, safety and hygiene.
- When working Kobba and Russell are alert to when a participant is anxious, ill or needing a cuddle, whilst remaining inclusive to all participants attending, regardless of needs. For without Kobba and Russell, our home would not be a home, it would just be a service!