About Me
My formal name is Asim but all my friends call me Sam. I’m an award winning allied health professional who increases your ability to live the life you want. I do this by getting the NDIS to work for you. I learnt how to get tangible results from the NDIS after struggling for many years trying to get disability supports for my brother Waris that actually improved his life.
What happened
Waris has complex supports needs – he was born deaf and lives with severe anxiety and schizophrenia. He also has complex health issues. Like you, my family and I got bounced around between endless disability services and professionals. We struggled to make ourselves heard by professionals who weren’t responsive or focused on the big picture - letting Waris choose and control supports that improved the quality of his life. It was always about processes and availability. Not on what Waris wanted or needed for a good life.
What I did
Most people lack understanding of how professionals operate and limit their interaction to what’s necessary. I did the opposite of what most people do. I signed up for a Masters and became became an allied health professional myself. I learnt the language of professionals, how they think and most importantly - how to get them to listen. Driven by my personal experience, I also learnt how to stand up for people with disabilities, re-imagine what’s possible, and never take no for an answer from services.
What I do now
Since then I’ve helped people like you, live the life they actually want. I even share my Pro Skills with you so you can benefit from my journey and get effective NDIS outcomes to live the life you want.
Award
As a reflection of the quality of service I provide to my satisfied and happy clients, I’ve received the Rising Star Award.
Rising Star Award Recipient 🏆
I’ve received the Rising Star NDIS Award from WA Health for the quality of supports I provide to my clients!
Qualifications & Experience
I have a Master’s degree (with Distinction) in Social Work from Griffith University, Queensland, and a Bachelor’s degree (with Honor’s) in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Chicago, USA.
Experience
I have diverse experience in delivering complex supports to people with disabilities in the NDIS space, mental health agencies (Headspace, GS Community Hub), hospitals (Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group, Albany Hospital), and government income support (Centrelink).
More Experience
I also have extensive experience getting good outcomes for clients. I’m a strong advocate for empowering people with disabilities to take control over their lives.