THE AVOCA GROUP
About Us
ENRICHING LIVES AND EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE
OUR NAME
Avoca
Derived from Carolines Heritage
Meeting of the Waters
Avoca (Irish: Abhóca meaning "the great river") The Avoca started life as two troubled rivers, the Avonmore (Irish: Abhainn Mhór, meaning "Big River") and the Avonbeg (Irish: Abhainn Bheag, meaning "Small River"). These joined at a spot called the Meeting of the Waters and became Avoca the Great River .
At the Meeting of the Waters, the Avonmore and beg rivers come together to form the Avoca River - Life is about collaboration - working together to over come challenges and barriers . Everyone deserves the right to an equal life with the right supports to achieve these outcomes anything is possible.
The Avoca Team
The Avoca Team are local people who know their regions and who are highly skilled at sourcing a diverse range of supports from specialist disability to therapeutic services and mainstream supports. The Avoca team consists of staff with various backgrounds and experience, including mental health, corrections, young people in aged care, hospital discharge, acquired brain injury, autism, neurological, intellectual disability, physical, dementia/Alzheimer's, child & youth, and adults.
Collectively, our team has over 60 years’ experience working with people with disabilities, including physical, intellectual, and psychological. We have years of success overcoming the barriers faced by our clients. . We value the importance of empowering individuals and working in a multi-disciplinary team to help people achieve their life goals. Our team is compassionate, enthusiastic, and proactive and will always work with you to help you achieve your NDIS goals.
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We aim to empower you, giving you the choice and control over your life. The team at Avoca are committed to helping you navigate your NDIS journey, making the most of your NDIS plan, and building a future where you feel confident and in control.
Caroline Jellie
Caroline Jellie, the founder and director , has a deep appreciation for the significance of collaboration when it comes to helping people. She has worked closely with numerous funding bodies, providing support while maintaining the highest standard of care to clients and their significant others that reside within the community and wish to remain as independent as possible.
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Caroline has been successfully involved in the Disability Employment Services & NDIS Sector in the Adelaide Hills for the past 10 years and has a wealth of knowledge and connections in this region. She brings significant insight, expertise and passion to her role as Director.
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Caroline believes that success comes to those who connect, listen and are available during difficult times. Caroline holds a BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management and is currently studying Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support .
Our Mission
Avoca's mission is to empower individuals through our core values of inclusion, connection, and resilience. We are driven to make positive impacts by recognising the inherent worth of each and every person, helping you navigate your NDIS journey and well-being through unparalleled support and guidance