Melody, Movement & Magic provides personalised, strengths-based disability support across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, with a focus on supporting adults, teens and children build confidence, autonomy, independence and genuine joy in daily life. Founded by Rachael O’Brien — an experienced disability support worker with 4+ years in the disability sector and 20+ in education — Melody, Movement & Magic blends creativity, structure, emotional understanding and practical skill-building to offer support that is uplifting, respectful and deeply person-centred.
Rachael specialises in creating engaging sessions that incorporate music, physical movement, enrichment activities and calm, consistent communication, helping clients feel safe, motivated and empowered. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, clear communication and a deep respect for client autonomy. Support offered includes: • Personal care (showering, dressing, continence support) • Hoist operation & safe manual handling • Domestic assistance & meal preparation • Community access & social participation • Transport to appointments, programs & activities • Routine building & daily living skills • Capacity building & creative skill development • Emotional regulation support • Sensory-friendly approaches • Calm, structured support for clients with anxiety or behavioural challenges Experience supporting people with: • Autism (ASD) • ADHD • Intellectual disability • Down syndrome • Huntington’s disease • Psychosocial disabilities • Anxiety & depression • Stroke and acquired brain injury • Sensory processing differences • Clients with low confidence, low motivation or social withdrawal • Clients requiring physical support or hoist transfers Rachael is insured, NDIS-screened, first aid/CPR certified, and trained in all required NDIS compliance modules.
She brings reliability, warmth, emotional intelligence and professionalism to every shift, and takes pride in building strong, long-term relationships with clients and their families. Rachael also holds a Bachelor Teaching/Bachelor Arts and a Masters Degree in Education and Leadership. Melody, Movement & Magic is ideal for families looking for: • Consistent, reliable support • A balanced, calm and capable worker • Creative engagement tailored to the individual • Support that balances structure, fun and autonomy • Someone who genuinely cares about empowerment and wellbeing Rachael offers services to self-managed and plan-managed participants and provides clear weekly invoicing for easy budgeting.
If you’re seeking respectful, uplifting and highly personalised support — with a focus on growth, independence and meaningful connection — Melody, Movement & Magic would love to meet you.