Sanchita Gautam
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Dynamic NDIS Support Coordinator with Anglicare NT, skilled in delivering tailored care plans and fostering Indigenous community engagement. Proven expertise in mental health case management and crisis intervention, advocating for client needs while leading teams to enhance service delivery. Committed to empowering clients through strengths-based practices and effective support navigation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDIS Support Coordinator (Level 2 & 3)
Anglicare NT
Sydney
01.2023 - Current
- Specialized support for Indigenous clients, ensuring culturally responsive care.
- Delivering high-level coordination for NDIS participants, including those with complex needs.
- Facilitating access to allied health, housing, employment, and therapeutic supports.
- Created tailored care plans and capacity-building pathways aligned with NDIS goals.
- Provided leadership as Acting Team Leader, managing workflows, mentoring peers, and leading team meetings.
Mental Health Case Worker (HASI Program)
Anglicare NT
Darwin
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered person-centered, recovery-oriented support to participants with complex mental health needs, promoting independent living, and community integration.
- Collaborated with housing providers, clinical teams, and support networks to maintain stable tenancies, and reduce hospital admissions.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments, risk management, and regular home visits to monitor client well-being and progress.
- Advocated for client access to NDIS funding, and coordinated tailored support plans aligned with individual goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation, case notes, and reports in compliance with organisational and legal standards.
Child & Family Contact Service Worker
Anglicare NT
Darwin
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Experienced in supporting diverse families, including extensive work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Facilitated safe, supervised contact between children and their parents or carers in accordance with court orders and child protection guidelines.
- Provided trauma-informed support to children and families, ensuring emotional safety and well-being during contact visits.
- Prepared detailed observation reports and documentation for use in legal proceedings and case planning.
- Collaborated with child protection workers, case managers, and legal representatives to support family reunification goals, where appropriate.
University Placement
National Critical Care & Trauma Response Centre
Darwin
- Assisted in disaster and emergency planning operations.
- Conducted logistics assessments and supported warehouse preparedness strategies.
- Engaged in reflective practice and supervisory feedback to enhance crisis response skills.
- 3-month placement
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Humanitarian Studies
Charles Darwin University
Skills
- NDIS Support Coordination (Level 2 & 3)
- Mental health case management and trauma-informed support
- Housing and accommodation assistance (HASI program experience)
- Indigenous community engagement and cultural advocacy
- Child and family services including supervised contact
- Crisis management, risk assessment, and client mentoring
- Person-centered and strengths-based practice
- Leadership in service delivery and team collaboration
- Client advocacy and support navigation
- Multidisciplinary and trauma-informed collaboration
Certification
- Acting Team Leader Experience
- NDIS Screening Check
- Police Check – Current
- Full Australian Driver’s License
- Indigenous Cultural Competency Certificate
Training
- SafeTALK – Suicide Awareness
- WHS Hazard & Risk Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Care Training
- NDIS Worker Orientation
- Leadership Development Training
- Indigenous Cultural Awareness
References
Upon Request
Timeline
NDIS Support Coordinator (Level 2 & 3)
Anglicare NT
01.2023 - Current
Mental Health Case Worker (HASI Program)
Anglicare NT
03.2022 - 12.2022
Child & Family Contact Service Worker
Anglicare NT
01.2022 - 03.2022
University Placement
National Critical Care & Trauma Response Centre
Bachelor of Social Work - Humanitarian Studies
Charles Darwin University
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