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Nicola Wright
Support Coordinator
Nicola’s passion for inclusive and fair communities has led to her working with people who experience disadvantage and discrimination due to mental ill-health and addictions..
In the 20+ years Nicola has been working in this sector, she has achieved a range of qualifications such as a Bachelor’s Degree Social Welfare, Diploma Community Services, Diploma Alcohol and Other Drugs Work, Certificate IV Mental Health – Non-Clinical and a Certificate IV Business Administration.
Nicola is especially drawn to connecting and working with people who experience multiple challenges and complex situations. Having a personal experience of the impacts of severe mental illness within her own family has given her a deeper understanding of family and carer experiences.
Nicola has worked in various roles over time including leadership positions and direct service provision (eg. Senior Support Coordinator, Supported Accommodation Coordinator, Team Leader, Partners in Recovery Facilitator and Mental Health Support Worker).
Nicola is an experienced Support Coordinator and Coach who has worked within NDIS since 2018 and strives to assist her participants to reach their full potential and to make the most out of NDIS.
Outside of work. Nicola is a serious dog lover who enjoys spending time with her dog Charlie at the beach.
