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Your Developmental Educator on Kangaroo Island.

We empower people with disability to live their best life.  We follow a human-rights framework and approach working with people with disability using a strengths-based and person-centered mind-set, working holistically to create an all-inclusive support system.
 
We focus on boosting cognitive and development skills and encourage active community participation and personal growth. We aim to maximize your learning potential and nurture independence.

What we do

Skill Building and Life Skills Development

Developmental Educators support people with disability to build essential life skills, such as daily living, social communication and interaction, self-care, and goal setting.

Developmental Educators support people with disability to develop important skills needed to manage significant life transitions, such as moving from primary school to high school and eventually entering the workforce.

We use evidence-based techniques, including structured activities and play-based learning, to teach skills in an engaging way. Our goal is to support people with disability to become more independent and confident in their everyday lives.

Advocacy and Family Support

A significant part of a Developmental Educator’s role is to provide advocacy with and for people with disability and support the family in understanding and meeting the needs of their family. Additionally, we support parents and caregivers, empowering them with strategies to reinforce learning and promote growth outside of the professional setting.

Our Vision

Vision

Empowering people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives, supported by an inclusive community.

Mission

We aim to empower people with disability to achieve their goals by fostering skill development, promoting independence and advocating for inclusion to create equal opportunities for all.

Values

Inclusion. We believe in creating spaces where everyone feels valued, respected and part of their community.

Empowerment

We prioritize empowering people with disability to take control of their own lives and decisions.

Respect

We follow a human-rights framework embracing holistic, strengths based and person-centre approaches.

Collaboration

We work together with people with disability and their families to achieve their goals.

Compassion

We approach our work with understanding, empathy and kindness.

Meet your local Developmental Educator
Suzi Lines

With over 15 years of experience in the disability sector, Suzi is a dedicated Developmental Educator committed to empowering people with disability and their families.
 
Holding a Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education, she has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within this field.
 
Suzi supports people with disability to build essential life skills and provide advocacy and family support. She has a passion for fostering independence and promoting growth and creating an accepting and positive community for people with disability