Our Staff

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My name is Tanya, co-founder of Able-iQ, a Registered NDIS Support Coordination Provider and qualified AASW registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in working with participants of all ages and with a wide variety of disabilities.

As a Specialised Support Coordinator, I specialise in working with people who have acquired a mental health and/or neurodiverse background within the personal context of their beliefs / spiritual, cultural expectations / preferences and sexual preference and identity.

I have an extensive experience in the human services sector in the areas of:

• Supported accommodation and community services supporting Social Role Valorisation (creating purpose and place for people with a disability to create and experience a quality life within their community and their home).
  
• Management Areas: Alternative to Employment, Employment Programs Social Work Clinical Lead.
  

The skills that assist me in supporting a participant during their journey in achieving their goals involves exercising a mindful, compassionate, and objective approach. I work collaboratively  with a participant and their stakeholders.
My practice is linked to the following areas:

• Case management
  
• Psychobiological assessment
  
• Clinical therapeutic intervention
  
• Cognitive remediation
  
• Meta cognitive training,
  
• Social skills training
  
• Psychoeducation
  
• Family interventions
  
• CBT
  
• Physical exercise and lifestyle
  
• Interventions and employment
  

The theoretical and experiential knowledge and skills  I have acquired across my career in various roles has allowed me to develop, deliver and adhere to regulatory expectations using auditing processes to assist in the delivery of best practice approach towards goal achievement for participants.

I hope to take that journey with your too!

• Medicare Registered
  
• AASW Registered
  
• NDIS Provider Registered – Plan and NDIS funded plans
  
• Chronic Disease Management Plans