Meet Our Team
Owner/Director
Sabine Brindley
Sabine has 20+ years’ experience in the Aged/Disability & Community Care sector.
She held various roles including as Personal Care Assistant, Nurse, Internal Auditor, Health Case Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant as an Educator – Aged & Disability Care and Transition Education (teaching students with varying abilities) as well as having been a Director/Manager of an In-home Care Business since 2016.
Sabine and her team have a strong understanding of the challenges faced in community care. Over the years working within the industry, Sabine heard the needs of clients and felt there was room for improvement and gaps in support systems that needed to be met. She had a vision for a home care company that could not only meet the needs of clients, but could go above and beyond to provide the highest level of in home supports, directed by the consumers. Sabine had a vision to create a diverse community of clients and staff where all felt valued and respected, and thus, Sabine’s Home Care Services was born.
Sabine retains a hands-on role in the company, as well as managing everything behind the scenes and maintains relationships with members of the constantly expanding Sabine’s Home Care Services community. Sabine leads with compassion and grace and is committed to seeing her vision through. Sabine has a passion for supporting the most vulnerable in our community and believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Office Manager
Vicki Hill
In October 2021 Vicki decided to join the Sabine’s Home Care Services team as the Office Manager. Her main aim is to improve the wellbeing of all people she works with, whether they are clients or her colleagues.
Prior to working with Sabine’s Home Care Services, Vicki worked for over 15 years in various roles in an Aged Care Facility; including as a Nurse and as Assistant Manager. Her Initial role was as a Personal Care Assistant, and she decided very quickly to further her knowledge in the field. She then studied to become an Enrolled Nurse and soon realised she had found her dream profession.
Now, in her role as manager, Vicki brings all her knowledge and training together to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the provision of residential and personal care services for individuals and families.
Vicki is an integral part of Sabine’s Home Care Services, working to ensure the health, well-being and safety of all clients and staff members by making sure specific strategies are in place to meet the individual needs of those receiving care, and those providing it.
Home Care Package
Case Managers
Our Home Care Package Team are all nurses (Registered and Enrolled Nurses). They have varied experiences including working with the Aged Care Transitional Services (ACAS), in Transitional Care and in aged care facilities and in community nursing. Combined the team bring half a century worth of invaluable industry experience to the role.
Our experienced Case Managers work with you, and your loved one, to assess, develop and implement a range of services and supports with the focus on improving your health and well-being or that of your loved one.
The role of Home Care Package Case Managers:
- Work with you and your family to create a personalised care plan which meets your individual needs, goals, and interests.
- Identify, implement, monitor and manage care services.
- Arrange allied health services or home equipment to ensure the care and your home is all set up for your care needs.*
- Liaise, educate, support and advocate for you and your family.
- With the support of the Administration, the Case Managers assist you and your loved ones with scheduling needs and requests.
*Dependant on Package Level and Funding
Click here to read more information on Home Care Packages
For specific enquiries related to Home Care Packages, or about becoming a Sabine’s Home Care Services client please email our Case Managers at casemanagers@shcservices.com.au
Administration and Rostering Team
Our friendly administration team are here to assist with all general and scheduling enquires. Compiled of helpful and skilled communicators, the team work with all stakeholders (such as clients, family members, advocates, case managers and Coordinators) to maintain caring relationships and ensure clients receive consistent support.
For any and all enquiries please contact our friendly administration team on:
Ph. No. (03) 9000 3590
admin@shcservices.com.au
Monday – Friday (8:30AM – 4:30PM)
Accounts Team
Our accounts office team are highly experienced critical members of the Sabine’s Home Care Services team. They are responsible for overseeing all accounting activities within our organisation.
Contact accounts@shcservices.com.au
Support Staff
Nothing is more important in Home Care than having well-trained, compassionate employees.
At Sabine’s Home Care Services, all staff go through a comprehensive selection and training process to ensure you are in the best hands. This process involves: phone screening, a face-to-face interview, background checks (includes reference checks, yearly police checks, Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening check and signed Statutory Declaration.
Minimum qualification required: – Certificate III Aged Care/Home and Community Care/Individual Support, or Certificate IV in Disability.
All Support workers are qualified in First Aid including CPR, and all have completed the NDIS Workers Orientation Module and Infection Control and Food Safety Modules, as well as having completed a questionnaire on The New Charter of Aged Care Rights.
Our professional, qualified and friendly team will provide you with a unique experience of personalised in-home care and community access.