About Me
Hi, I’m Vanessa, the heart behind In Good Company Social Support
I provide personalised, privately arranged social support for older people who would benefit from greater companionship, connection and confidence in their day-to-day lives.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself or searching for someone trustworthy to spend time with a parent or loved one, my aim is simple: to provide the kind of care, respect and companionship I would want for my own family.
Private support, arranged directly by you or your family.
You do not need a government-funded NDIS or Support at Home package to access In Good Company Social Support.
Services can be arranged and paid for privately, giving you greater choice, consistency and flexibility.
Why I Started In Good Company
I started In Good Company Social Support because I believe growing older should never mean growing lonely.
Sometimes, what makes the greatest difference is having someone dependable to share a conversation, enjoy an outing or simply spend meaningful time with. Someone who arrives when they say they will, takes the time to listen and genuinely cares.
My approach is simple: I treat every client with the same care, dignity and respect I would want for my own family.
Every visit is shaped around the individual. It might include a friendly chat over a cup of tea, a walk outdoors, help getting to an appointment, an enjoyable activity or outing, or simply the comfort of having someone reliable to look forward to seeing each week.
For families, it also means knowing that someone experienced and caring is spending genuine, unhurried time with the person they love.
My role is not simply to be present, but to help each person feel heard, respected, connected and genuinely valued.
My Story
I have spent the past 10 years working in aged care, and that experience has shaped the way I support people today.
I began as a “tea lady”, where I learned that a warm cup of tea, a familiar face and a genuine conversation can make an enormous difference to someone’s day.
I later qualified as a Lifestyle Assistant and Recreational Activities Officer, creating activities and providing one-on-one companionship to help residents feel connected, valued and engaged.
I created In Good Company Social Support to offer something more personal: consistent, unhurried support centred around each person’s interests, routines and individual needs.
Reassurance for You and Your Family
Choosing support for someone you love is an important decision. I provide experienced, dependable and genuinely personal support, taking the time to build trust with every client.
With the client’s permission, I can also keep family members updated, so everyone feels informed and reassured.
Experienced, Qualified and Dependable
When you invite someone into your life or the life of a family member, trust matters.
✓ 10 years experience in the aged care sector
✓ Qualified Lifestyle Assistant and Recreational Activities Officer
✓ Current National Police Check
✓ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
✓ Current Working With Children Check
✓ Current First Aid and CPR certificates
✓ Committed to ongoing learning and professional development
✓ Fully insured
✓ Reliable transport
✓ References available upon request
A Little More About Me
Outside of work, I’m a devoted cat mum to a lovely British Blue named London.
If there is one thing London has taught me, it is the quiet joy of good company and the importance of patient presence. Sometimes, simply having someone beside you can make an ordinary day feel a little brighter.
That same warmth, patience and genuine companionship are what I hope to bring to every person I support.
If you're looking for someone who treats social support
as a calling rather than a job, I'd love to help!
