Ngoc
My name is Ngoc and my background is Vietnamese.I am a mother of3 children.I have a son with disability who is 22 years old.
I arrived in Australia as a refugee from South Vietnam and I could not speak any English. I learned English after arriving here.I now speak two languages (Vietnamese and English).
I have known the hardships and difficult times that comes when you leave your homeland as a refugee and you are settling in a new country.
As a mother and carer for my son with disability I have firsthand experience of how difficult it can be to find the appropriate supports that work well for him and which give him the best opportunities to develop his interests and creativity.
I have learnt Makaton, a sign language, which helps me to communicate with my son. It is a sign language which is used with children with cognitive and intellectual disability.
As a peer mentor I feel I bring a positive outlook. I am very committed to support people and in working together to achieve the goals that are important to them. I am a good listener and have a deep understanding and a lot of experience in overcoming difficulties in life.
I am also very passionate to break the stigma that surrounds disability. I think this can be done through community education and community awareness about the social barriers that people with disability face. I like to dedicate my life to creating a safe living environment which is accessible to all people with disability. A community in which all can share their stories,experiences and feel supported.
I have experience in paid and unpaid work roles. I volunteered as an assistant librarian and I have worked as an informal support carer for other children with disability. I have presented at the DDAlliance Peer2PeerCafés to share information about how to use the NDIS funding effectively. I also completed the training courses, Introduction to Peer Support and Peer Mentoring and the latest Peer Mentoring Refresher course training at DDAlliance.
I became a research interviewer at DDAlliance in 2018. In this role, I was given the opportunity to interview other peers and give feedback on what is needed to provide culturally appropriate disability support.I also applied for a grant to set up a local children activity support group.
My son receives NDIS support from a speech therapist, a dietician, and a behavioural counsellor. It has helped my son to gain more confidence and independence.
As a peer mentor, I will be able to support you to plan your goals of getting the best out of the NDIS. I feel I have a strong understanding about the steps you need to take in applying for the NDIS and using your plan effectively
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