Why Bright Minds?
We aim to break away from mainstream ​support, working closely with a ​small knit team to support and ​create connections while ​maintaining professionalism.
Our Vision
To advocate and support a wide range of ​age groups on the spectrum with both ​mental and physical impairments. Bright ​Minds wishes to help close the gap, assist ​individuals to integrate into society and ​create a sense of independence.
Our Mission
Physical Well-being
Bright Minds values the physical wellbeing of our ​participants and their families. We seek to become a ​reliable source of relief and assistance for all relevant ​needs of participants and caretakers.
Bright Minds approaches supports with inclusivity ​and fun by finding resourceful ways to improve ​functionality in an engaging manner.
Mental Health Support
Mental health is intrinsically connection to ​the physical wellbeing and motivation to ​engage socially and actively.
Bright Minds works closely with you to ​develop mental health plans to best suit your ​goals and needs.
Community Engagement
For all stages of community support, Bright ​Minds caters to you!
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Day to day living
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Day trips / one-on-one activities
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Appointments and school pickup support
Bright Minds strives to create accessible, person-centred care and become a reliable ​source of advocacy. Establishing connections and building the trust necessary to ​achieve best practice is very important to us. We prioritise clear communication ​between families and stakeholders. Bright Minds seeks to achieve these goals by ​working closely with individuals to assess, structure and bring action to ​individualised plans.
About Me!
My name is Laura Opdam and I have been working within the ​Disability field for the past five years. During which time I have ​worked with a range of different companies supporting individuals ​physical and mental impairments- ages 4 to 85 years old
I have extensive understanding pertaining to the inner workings ​of NDIS report writing, Mental Health/ Behavioural/ ​Individualised Support Planning, one-on-one Support Work and ​effective communication with Families/ Stakeholders.
I found a love for Disability Support Work six years ago after enrolling in ​an AUSLAN language course. During on of our final exams we were to ​engage in our local community ‘deaf dinner’ held by TAFE. The stories ​and experiences passed around during this event were both inspiring and ​eye-opening.
We live in a society that unfairly caters to the able bodied and closing this ​gap is incredibly vital to the wellbeing of our entire community. I wish to ​use my experience, knowledge and abled mind/ body to give the tools ​necessary for creating independence and a sense of livelihood.
Thus my journey into Disability and the creation of
Bright Minds Disability Support.
Independent ​Support Worker
Bright Minds is an sole trade service founded and ran by Laura ​Opdam.
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NDIS Certified
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Extensive experienced in Mental Health and Disability
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Team Leading and NDIS report writing experience
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AUSLAN Qualifications
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First AID/CPR Certified
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Relevant screening and workers checks
