Shining star support services team
Get to Know Us
Since opening our doors in 2022, the foundation of Shining star support services has come from the exceptional talent and true passion within the team. As the heart of what we do, each team member is dedicated to making sure all participants are completely satisfied. Our team all bring something unique to the care that they provide. Read below to learn more and get in touch with any questions.
Cheryl
Founder & Team leader
Certificate 3 in Disability support.
Undergraduate in community support.
Childrens rights and safety.
Bullying & Harassment for employees.
Consent matters: Boundaries, respect, & positive intervention.
Manual handling.
Infection control-Covid 19
Aggression in Autism.
Hand hygiene.
NDIS- Quality, safety & you.
NDIS- New workers induction module.
NDS- Human rights and you- zero tolerance.
NDS- Understanding abuse - zero tolerance.
NDS- supported decision making.
The voices of Autism.
Worker wellbeing: client wellbeing.
Hazardous manual task workshop.
Medication training.
Managment of actual or potential aggression. Nonviolent intervention.
Suicide prevention.
Mental health awareness.
Mental health first aid.
Trauma-Informed Certificate for Coaches.
Enteral feeding training.
Gastrostomy nutrition- bolus pump method.
Gastrostomy medication administration.
Gastric drainage via gastrostomy device.
Transgastric jejunostomy nutrition- continuous bolus pump.
Through their eyes.
Autism friendly.
Professional boundaries & zero tolerance.
Quality, diversity & inclusion awareness.
Current first aid & CPR and DCSI clearances.
Covid and flu vaccinated.
Cheryl is not only our founder but is an essential part of the support team. Cheryl has experience working with Adults and Children. Cheryl has personal lived experience with ASD.
Cheryl has over 10 years' experience working as a disability support worker. Cheryl has worked with people with many different disabilities, including but not limited to, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism & intellectual disabilities. Before entering the workforce as a Disability worker, Cheryl worked on Dairy farms for 20+years. Cheryl loves farm life and the fresh air. Cheryl loves Cows and all animals big and small. Cheryl has a few different pets at home.
Cheryl is a Mum and Grandma. Cheryl loves the outdoors, camping with her family, fishing, 4x4ing and swimming. Cheryl loves being out in the Mallee and near the river and beach.
In her free time Cheryl is a wildlife carer and trainer for Save our wildlife foundation.
Team
Where the Passion Begins
Jo
Support worker
Certificate 3 in Individual Support-Disability.
Medication training.
Manual handling.
Through their eyes.
NDIS- Quality, safety & you.
NDIS- Supporting effective communication.
NDIS- Supporting safe & enjoyable meals.
NDIS- New worker induction module.
NDS- Support decision making.
NDS- Understanding abuse- Zero tolerance.
Bullying & Harassment for employees.
Hand hygiene.
Food safety.
Current first aid & CPR and DSCI clearances.
Covid and Flu vaccinated.
Jo is a Mum. Jo enjoys supporting her children in their sports. Jo enjoys riding her motorbike and is a founding member in a lady's motorbike social riding group. Jo enjoys, travelling, camping & fishing. Jo enjoys working with a variety of clients and ages.
Breony
Support worker
Certificate 3 in Individual Support- Aging.
Certificate 3 in Individual support- Disability.
Manual handling.
NDIS- Quality, safety & you.
NDIS- Supporting effective communication.
NDIS- Supporting safe & enjoyable meals.
NDIS- New worker induction module.
NDS- Support decision making.
NDS- Understanding abuse- Zero tolerance.
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
Hand Hygiene.
Medication support for health support workers in the community.
Autism friendly.
Support worker mandatory training program.
Open disclosure (H-AU).
Aged care quality standards (H-AU)
Talk to us first (OPAN)
Certificate 2 in Food processing.
Save a mate- alcohol & drug emergency.
Current first aid & CPR and DCSI clearances.
Covid and flu vaccinated.
Breony or Bree as we like to call her. Is an unofficial carer for her grandmother. Bree loves spending time with her family and friends. Bree has a dog and loves animals. Bree enjoys the outdoors and loves to cook. Bree enjoys working with our older clients and loves a good chat and hearing about our older client's life experiences.
Mia
Support worker
Southern suburbs of Adelaide.
Certificate 3 in Individual support- Aging.
Manual handling.
NDIS- Quality safety and you.
NDIS- New worker induction module.
Hand hygiene.
Medication support for health support workers in the community.
Transgastric jejunostomy- Nutrition continuous pump.
Transgastric jejunostomy- Medication administration.
Gastrostomy nutrition-bolus pump method.
Precise thick-n instant user.
Food safety.
Understanding covid-19 for aged care workers.
Current first aid & CPR. DCSI clearances.
Covid vaccinated.
Mia loves walking her dogs on the beach. Spending time outdoors and exploring. Mia loves spending time with her family. Mia is a wiggles fan! Mia loves animals. Mia enjoys working with all aged clients and has a personal understanding of people who have ASD and other learning difficulties. Mia may be young but has worked with palliative care patients in a nursing home.
Team
Where the Passion Begins
Shakira
Support worker
Certificate 4 in Education support (currently studying)
Medication safety for health support workers in the community.
NDIS-Supporting safe &enjoyable meals.
NDIS- Quality, safety & you.
NDIS- New worker NDIS induction module.
Autism friendly.
Current first aid & CPR and DSCI clearances.
Covid vaccinated.
Shakira like to spend time with her family and friends. Likes to go to the gym or read a good book. Shakira loves all animals big and small. Shakira has several pets including a horse that is retired. Shakira enjoys doing crafts. Shakira enjoys working with younger clients to embrace their creative side. But will work with anyone!
Tania
Support worker
Certificate 3 Individual Support- Disability (currently studying).
Nasogastric nutrition- bolus pump method.
Oxygen administration- via cylinder.
Nasogastric- medication administration.
Kids safe SA infant safety.
Responding to risks of harm, abuse & neglect.
Shared lives.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children in out of home care reconciliation.
Through their eyes.
Safe Environments.
Infection control Covid-19.
NDIS- Quality, safety & you.
NDIS- Supporting effective communication.
NDIS- Supporting safe & enjoyable meals.
NDIS- New worker induction module.
Medication training.
NDS- Human rights & you- Zero tolerance.
Hand hygiene.
Dysphagia- keeping swallowing safe.
Choking- reducing the risk.
Care for families.
We put children first- understanding child sexual abuse & understanding harmful sexual behavior.
Disability awareness for out of home care.
Understanding cultural & linguistic diversity.
Food safety.
Nurturing attachments.
Current first aid & CPR and DCSI clearances.
Covid and flu vaccinated.
Tania is a mum. Tania enjoys being involved in speedway with her family. Loves to help out her friends. Tania loves to work outside in the garden and do handman jobs. Tania loves animals and has a few at home! Tania loves to work with all aged clients, but the kids all seem to love her.
Ali
Support worker
Certificate 3 in Childrens services (center-based care).
Diploma of Childrens services.
Supporting health needs of children & young people.
Supporting people to stay infection free.
Gastrostomy nutrition- bolus pump method.
Gastrostomy medication administration.
Gastric drainage via gastrostomy device.
Transgastric jejunostomy nutrition- continuous bolus pump.
Food safety.
NDIS- New worker NDIS induction module.
NDIS-Supporting safe & enjoyable meals.
NDIS- Supporting effective communication.
NDIS- Quality, safety & you.
Responding to risks of harm, abuse & neglect.
Safe sleep training.
NDS- Human rights & you-zero tolerance.
NDS- Understanding abuse - Zero tolerance.
Medication safety for health support workers in the community.
Living with Epilepsy and Disability.
Hand hygiene.
Current First aid & CPR and DCSI clearances.
Covid & Flu vaccinated.
Ali is a mum. Ali loves spending time with her family. Camping, fishing and reading a good book! Ali has experience running a home day care and working in a Kindy setting. Ali has personal experience with Epilepsy. Ali is great with kids but would like to branch out and work with everyone!