About Nicola
Nicola is a Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach with more than 20 years experience in community services, mental health, addiction, and disability. She has held both leadership and direct practice roles. Since 2018 she has worked in the NDIS as a Support Coordinator and Coach, supporting people to understand their plans and options, navigate complex situations, engage service providers, build independence, and move toward the goals that matter to them.
Nicola is experienced in complex situations and has a strong interest in advocacy, including assisting people to self-advocate, understand their rights, and have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect them.
She also has family lived experience of severe mental illness and addiction. This experience informs how she works with NDIS participants, families and carers.
Nicola holds a Bachelor of Social Welfare, Diplomas in Community Services and Alcohol and Other Drugs Work, a Certificate IV in Mental Health (Non-Clinical), and a Certificate IV in Business Administration. She is currently completing a Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Outside of work, Nicola is a serious dog lover and enjoys spending quality time with her Malshi Marley.
At Accelerate Support Services, we help you to accelerate you NDIS journey, at your own speed. We are experienced and skilled in assisting individuals to reach their full potential using their NDIS funding and a range of other supports. We specialise in psychosocial disability and have experience assisting those with physical disabilities and neurodiversity. We will tailor a plan in conjunction with whoever you choose to assist you to get the most of your NDIS plan and move forward in your recovery.
How can Support Coordinators help?
A Gold Coast based NDIS Support Coordination Service specialising in Psychosocial Disability
Phone: 0478 644 953
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1104 Nerang QLD 4211