At Compassionate Connections, we believe that every person deserves to live a life filled with meaning, choice, and opportunity. We are a values-led NDIS provider dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive—on their own terms.
Our mission is simple: to walk alongside participants with compassion, integrity, and genuine care. We offer person-centred, strengths-based support that honours each individual's goals, preferences, and unique journey.
What sets us apart is our heartfelt commitment to building authentic relationships. We don’t just provide support—we create connections. We take the time to listen deeply, understand fully, and respond with flexibility, because we know that true empowerment comes from feeling heard, valued, and supported.
When you choose Compassionate Connections, you're choosing a team that genuinely cares—about your progress, your wellbeing, and your right to live a life you love.
About Us
Meet Our Clinical Director
Niki is a passionate and experienced behaviour support practitioner, social worker, and advocate for individuals with complex disabilities. As the Founder and Clinical Director of Compassionate Connections, she brings a deeply compassionate, trauma-informed approach to everything she does.
With a Bachelor of Social Work, Niki’s journey in disability support began with a commitment to ensuring that every person—regardless of their challenges—has the right to be seen, heard, and supported with dignity and respect. Over the years, she has built a career grounded in empathy, integrity, and strong advocacy.
Niki is a NDIS Registered Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced) and a Registered Social Worker, with extensive experience in working alongside individuals with complex needs. Her work is rooted in a strengths-based framework that empowers participants to lead meaningful and self-directed lives.
Throughout her career, Niki has held senior leadership roles and is a highly experienced clinical supervisor, mentoring fellow practitioners to uphold ethical, person-centred, and evidence-informed practice. Her collaborative and reflective style fosters growth and excellence across every level of service delivery.
Niki’s genuine care, advocacy, and unwavering dedication leave a lasting impact on the individuals and families she supports—and on the professional community she helps to guide. Through Compassionate Connections, she continues to champion a future where all people are empowered to live with purpose, autonomy, and connection.
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