Fotini - Support Coordinator
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts and is Additionally, Women's Fertility and Somatic Trauma Therapist and Postpartum Doula, Numerous professional development programs, including specialized training in mental health, trauma-informed practices, and family violence risk management
Area of Expertise: Fotini specialises in aged care, mental health, disability support, and trauma recovery, working with both children and adults. Her clinical background includes roles at Monash Medical Centre and Monash Children’s Hospital, where she honed her expertise in supporting individuals with complex needs. Her additional training includes mental health, substance abuse, family violence, trauma-sensitive yoga, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Areas Covered: South East and Mornington Peninsula
Languages: Greek
Professional Experience
A highly skilled professional with over seven years of experience in social work. Fotini currently manages NDIS participants, providing individualized, client-centred support in including conducting comprehensive psycho-social and risk assessments, liaising with multidisciplinary teams and service providers to ensure integrated care, managing and monitoring client budgets collaboratively.
Fotini has also supported individuals during challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic, by addressing isolation, substance use, and mental health concerns.
- Successfully assisted clients with chronic pain and addiction in accessing rehabilitation services, reducing isolation, and re-engaging with the community.
- Supported young individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism to independently access community activities with the aid of support workers.
- Enabled clients to participate in sports, fostering improved physical health and social connections.
Fotini's work often involves navigating the complexities of the NDIS system and advocating for her clients to ensure they receive adequate funding and services. For example, she has addressed systemic challenges, such as limited access to rehabilitation programs, by leveraging her extensive professional network to secure resources for clients.
Fotini's holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach ensures her clients feel empowered to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.