Rachel, like her Mum, is a strong and positive woman who finds something to be happy about every day, and we are proud to play a small part in her story.
Rachel lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which she describes as being an invisible illness – it’s a connective tissue disorder that leaves her joints weak and unstable with constant and painful dislocations that requires her to use a wheelchair. 23 years old, Rachel lives with her Mum who is her primary carer.
Our support workers provide Rachel with personal care assistance and provide transport to key appointments. They also help out with Mary, her assistance dog and Truffles, her long neck turtle.
It’s no secret that parents will always put the needs of their children first, but we also know that it is important for them to look after their own health and wellbeing, especially when they are also caring for another person. That’s why it’s important to us that by supporting Rachel we are also providing the opportunity for her Mum to have some down-time, look after her own wellbeing, and keep up her energy and vitality.
