Agape Disability Services recognises our role in helping to improve the quality of life of our Clients through advocacy, representation and support. This occurs through advocating on the Client’s behalf and helping them to access the necessary services to help them improve their quality of life. The Client can also expect Agape Disability Services to advocate on their behalf or to help them access a service that will help advocate on their behalf if requested Disability Support Workers provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional wellbeing and general health.