In 2017 I was offered a support worker position at Yumba Bimbi Support Services. Seven years later I realise that it has taken me the best part of my life to find my calling and to be doing exactly what I am meant to. There is nothing more satisfying than supporting our participants to be the best that they can be and to achieve the goals that they are so passionate about. What strikes me more than anything else, is that they never allow their disabilities to hinder them from obtaining the outcomes that they wish for themselves. Watching them “grow” and knowing that I have helped them in their pursuit of happiness, is simply the most amazing feeling. Every day is different. Some are easy, some are challenging, but there is nothing that we can’t overcome together.
Their positivity and sheer love of life is contagious – they have taught me the meaning of having a “different ability”, rather than a disability and I wouldn’t change this for the world.
I like to believe that my support has made a difference to them, no matter how small that might be. I am thankful everyday for the blessing of being a part
of our wonderful organisation and for the opportunity to support such beautiful people to lead enriched, happy and fulfilled lives.
Debbie Humphries
Client Services Administration Officer