MISSION AND HISTORY
Liberty Disability Services was founded in 2018, as a collaboration between Directors Elle, Kathie and Amanda.
Having worked in the community and disability sector for some time, Elle was passionate about working with at-risk youth and taking on the complex cases that were often overlooked. Acknowledging that there was a lack of provider support for this, it was the drive for change that saw Elle bring Liberty Youth Services to life.
It was at the same time Kathie and Amanda were recognising gaps in service delivery, particularly in areas like NDIS Psychology Services, and it was through their passion to provide quality support that P.O.P Disability was developed.
The stars aligned, and through a mutual desire to provide a professional, inclusive service for a sector we are so passionate about, the collaboration between Liberty Youth Services and P.O.P Disability was born, giving you what we are known as today: Liberty Disability Services.
OUR COMMITMENT
to People with disability
We proudly embrace our responsibility to empower and uplift the lives of all individuals with disabilities. Every voice matters, every opinion counts, and every unique need deserves to be respected. As an organisation offering access to an NDIS Registered Psychologist, we ensure that our services address both the emotional and practical wellbeing of individuals.
With passion and lived experience, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower people with disabilities and implementing strategies that support the wellbeing of each individual. Each and every decision we make is driven by our participants’ valued input, and we will always prioritise their perspectives.
We dedicate ourselves to working WITH you, and working FOR YOU, to enable a life of independence, choice, and fulfilment.
OUR COMMITMENT to first nations people
We are committed to honouring and supporting First Nations peoples by listening to this community, preserving culture, history, and language, and fostering inclusion. We will promote education, practice respectful communication, and build meaningful partnerships, while acknowledging transgenerational trauma and taking responsibility to amplify First Nations voices in all actions.
We also recognise the importance of culturally appropriate support, including access to NDIS Psychology Services for First Nations people, to ensure their unique needs are met with respect and compassion.
We know the importance of accountability and action, so we have formally produced and signed a written commitment that states WHAT we are doing to support and HOW we are going to achieve this.
To view our full commitment, click on the button below.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Liberty Disability Services team. Each of these passionate and enthusiastic individuals are dedicated to supporting our participants and their families.
Directors
Kathie Denno
About Kathie
Kathie brings to Liberty Disability Services 20 years of experience in the sector, she has a passion for providing quality and transparent care. As someone who has lived experience , Kathie brings a wealth of knowledge to the Liberty team and has been working within the NDIS framework since 2015 (pilot).
Kathie’s primary focus is to ensure PWD voices are the first heard in any conversation around the support they receive and how they are delivered. Kathie’s current focus is to ensure people with a disability have access to cost effective and efficient services which meet there requirements.
About Elle
Elle Cooper
In her role of Director, Elle will be focusing on ensuring Liberty Disability Services provides quality and reliable support to our participants. Within this role Elle will also focus on ensuring to educate and empower our workforce to continue providing excellent support to members of our community and give them opportunities to grow their careers in the sector. Elle also holds responsibility for Liberty Disability Services marketing and communications, which is an area she is looking forward to growing!