Theresa Carroll is curating a life of colour and success thanks to her huge talent and a little guidance from her NDIS Support Coordinator.

Theresa, aged 57, lives with her mum at VMCH’s Corpus Christi Retirement Village. For the past two years, she’s worked with VMCH NDIS Support Coordinator Rishmi Rodrigo, to help her navigate the NDIS and find the right services and funding to suit her needs.

Pivotal to Theresa’s happiness and fulfillment is her connection to arts and crafts.

“I love making things, choosing colours, and I enjoy painting as well. I also like making presents for family and friends,” she says.

Just last year, Theresa won first place for her art (an alpaca made from pom poms) at the Royal Melbourne Show, and took out first, second AND third places for three of her works at the Lilydale Show.

I was very excited and proud of myself that I won so many prizes. I am the artist in the family!”

Theresa says she’s felt support to achieve her goals thanks to Rishmi’s knowledge and understanding of the NDIS and disability services.

(Without Rishmi’s help) we would find it so difficult and time consuming to search for therapists and possible community activities.”

Rishmi’s role also includes support during annual NDIS plan reviews, which can be time-consuming and confusing process.

“We recently requested for Theresa to have art therapy and custom-made furniture to continue to do her arts and crafts at home,” Rishmi says.

I love to see clients like Theresa achieve their goals. It could be a small goal or a big goal, but it means a lot for clients and their families.”

If you would like to learn more about VMCH support coordination, including specialist support coordination, call 1300 698 624.