Renee Lancaster
Metung,Victoria
Summary
Experienced NDIS Support Worker and Health & Wellness Coach with over eight years' experience delivering person-centered disability support and more than 20 years in health, fitness and wellbeing across regional East Gippsland. I specialism in supporting people with disability to improve physical health, mental wellbeing, independence and community participation through safe, inclusive and individually tailored programs. I bring strong skills in program development, risk management and multidisciplinary collaboration, alongside a compassionate, practical approach to care. I have extensive experience supporting participants with psychosocial disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries, and I am deeply committed to strengthening well-being outcomes in rural and remote communities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Coach
Self Employed
East Gippsland Region , Australia
01.2000 - Current
- Designed and delivered massage therapy, personal training, and aqua-based programs on behalf of the organization, Reclink, Royal Flying Doctors, etc.
- Secured funding through the Gippsland Primary Health Network following the Black Summer bushfires.
- Delivered Men's Mental Health Night at the Omeo Hotel in partnership with Relationships Australia Victoria and Headspace Bairnsdale, and coordinated community well-being events promoting access to mental health services.
NDIS Support Worker & Health and Wellness Provider
Freelance
Swifts Creek, Australia
- Delivered NDIS supports independently and in partnership with Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, Distinctive Options, Noweyung and Mable.
- Person-centered NDIS support aligned with individual goals and plans.
- Supported participants diagnosed with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and acquired brain injury.
- Provided daily living support and facilitated routines to enhance community access for participants.
- Transport assistance for appointments and activities.
- Support with physiotherapy exercise programs.
- Assisted participants in using mobility aids and adaptive equipment to enhance independence.
- Monitoring progress and liaising with allied health professionals.
- Delivered emotional support and built routines to foster confidence in participants.
- Support to attend mental health and medical appointments.
- Mindfulness, relaxation, and low-intensity exercise for emotional regulation.
- Facilitated social connections and promoted community engagement among participants.
- Gentle exercise programs supporting older adults and people with limited mobility.
- Building Connections Program - weekly community dinner, and social engagement initiative supported by Headspace Bairnsdale.
- Reclink-funded fitness programs for adults and youth.
- Post-Black Summer bushfire recovery programs incorporating gentle exercise and mindfulness.
- Aqua therapy programs support rehabilitation, balance, and confidence.
- Inclusive community gym classes focused on functional movement.
- Health and nutrition education delivered during Women Health Week at Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre.
Education
Cultural Diversity -
AUSactive
Melbourne, VIC01-2024
Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders -
Inside Out
Sydney, NSW01-2020
Aqua Exercise Instructor / Therapy -
Aqua Fitness Online
01-2020
Certificate III & IV in Personal Training -
FIA Fitnation Fitness Institute Australia
Melbourne, VIC01-2013
Certificate III in Health and Massage Therapy -
Central School of Tactile Therapies
Bairnsdale, VIC01-2000
Working with People with Disability -
AUSactive
Melbourne, VICNavigating Neurodiversity (ASD) -
AUSactive
Melbourne, VICSkills
- NDIS individualized supports
- Community engagement
- Personal training
- Massage therapy
- Aqua therapy
- Program development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Routine building
- Holistic approach
- Client relations
- Progress monitoring
- Psychosocial disability and mental health practice
- Community participation and inclusion
- Daily living support
- Transport and access services
- Allied health collaboration
- Clear communication and rapport-building
- First aid and CPR certification
- NDIS worker screening check (VIC)
- Working with children check
- Police check clearance
- Driver's license, comprehensive insurance
- Public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance
- NDIS safeguard training
- Serious incident response training
Community Service
- Water fitness instructor and lifeguard at the local community pool
- Founder and coordinator of a community aquatic training program creating pathways into the aquatic industry for young people and adults
- Volunteer member, Swifts Creek Pool Committee of Management
- Member, Swifts Creek Futures Committee
- Former Kindergarten President and Secondary School Council Member
- Grant writing and delivery of community health and wellbeing programs
- Delivery of gentle exercise, strength and water-based programs for older adults, youth and people with disability
References
Available upon request.
Education And Professional Development
- Certificate III in Health and Massage Therapy - Central School of Tactile Therapies
- Certificate III & IV in Personal Training - FIA Fitnation Fitness Institute Australia
- Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders - Inside Out
- Aqua Exercise Instructor / Therapy - Aqua Fitness Online
- Working with People with Disability - AUSactive
- Navigating Neurodiversity (ASD) - AUSactive
- Cultural Diversity - AUSactive
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coach
Self Employed
01.2000 - Current
NDIS Support Worker & Health and Wellness Provider
Freelance
Cultural Diversity -
AUSactive
Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders -
Inside Out
Aqua Exercise Instructor / Therapy -
Aqua Fitness Online
Certificate III & IV in Personal Training -
FIA Fitnation Fitness Institute Australia
Certificate III in Health and Massage Therapy -
Central School of Tactile Therapies
Working with People with Disability -
AUSactive
Navigating Neurodiversity (ASD) -
AUSactive