Helen Dowling
Independent Support Worker
Located on Russell Island, QLD
Enquire today:
Mobile: 0412 090 799
Email: info.helendowling@gmail.com
Compassionate, Respectful and Affordable Independent Support Worker
I’m Helen Dowling, and I offer calm, respectful support for people who need help to achieve their best life. I have lived within the Southern Moreton Bay Islands for over 12 years and understand the unique challenges and benefits of living on our islands.
I believe meaningful support starts with feeling safe, heard, and understood. I take a person-centred approach, working at your pace and focusing on what helps you feel more confident, supported, and able to engage in everyday life.
I bring patience, empathy, and genuine care to the people I support. My focus is on building trust, maintaining dignity, and supporting each person in a way that feels respectful and sustainable.
Alongside empathy and genuine care, I take my professional responsibilities seriously. I work in line with recognised codes of conduct and standards. Your wellbeing, confidentiality, and rights are always respected and protected in our work together.
Respect, dignity and genuine care
When you work with me, you can expect professionalism, reliability, and a calm, grounded presence.
I take the time to understand your unique situation, strengths, and goals. Together, we clarify what support looks like for you. Whether that’s practical assistance, recovery support, emotional support, help with organisation, or building daily living skills. Support is tailored to your needs and your pace. I listen to understand.
We work collaboratively to develop a clear and realistic plan that builds resilience, independence, and long-term capacity. My approach is thoughtful and solution-focused. I can work with family, carers and other professionals to ensure your goals are met.
Above all, you can expect to be treated with respect, dignity, and genuine care. Your goals matter, your voice matters, and your safety and best interests remain at the centre of every decision.
Services
I offer a range of services to help you maintain your independence and increase your capacity.
Support with organisation
Help booking appointments and creating schedules
Keeping track of important paperwork
Help with budgeting, bill payments and online orders
Building confidence around technology such as smart phones and computers
Making enquries over the phone or online about important information
Domestic Assistance
Light cleaning and tidying
Assistance with laundry, linen changes and ironing
Dishwashing and basic kitchen upkeep
Support to maintain living spaces in a safe and manageable condition
Encouragement to participate in tasks where appropriate
Personal Care
Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming
Support with showering or bathing
Assistance with dressing
Support with toileting routines
Prompting and encouragement with self-care tasks
Support to maintain dignity, comfort, and privacy
Community Accesss
Support to attend community activities and outings
Accompaniment to appointments, shopping, errands, or social events
Support to build confidence using public or private transport
Encouragement to reconnect with interests and hobbies
One-to-one social support to reduce isolation
Meal preparation
Assistance with planning simple, nutritious meals
Support with grocery shopping and meal organisation
Help prepare meals together in the home
Encouragement to develop basic cooking skills
Support with portioning and storing meals
Assistance following dietary preferences or routines
