Your life, supported the aloha way.
Present. Person-centred. Trustworthy.
Building meaningful support relationships that honour your uniqueness and empower you to live with confidence, independence, and purpose.
At Nurture by Manalani, support begins with getting to know you.
Before anything else, my philosophy is that great support begins with presence—taking the time to listen, build trust, understand what matters most to you, and create a relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself.
It is my passion to offer genuine and meaningful support services built on what you really need. From your day-to-day support needs to fulfilling activities, we create a foundation where confidence, independence and your overall wellbeing can continue to grow.
My role is to walk beside you, I will honour your choices, recognise your strengths, and support you to live a life that is fulfilling and important to you.
How I can support you:
Philosophy / Introduction
Ways I can support you
About Donna / why I do this work
Invitation to connect
Nurture Support is shaped around you
Together, we can create a support approach that encourages these aspects of who you are with confidence and your wellbeing at the center. Your goals and routines, what your interests are and build on that which brings meaning to your life.
Support may include:
Personal care and daily living support — assistance with routines, personal care, appointments, and maintaining your independence with dignity and respect.
Household support — help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, organisation, and creating a comfortable home environment.
Community access and social connection — support to attend appointments, explore your community, participate in activities, pursue interests, and stay connected with others.
Companionship and emotional support — meaningful conversation, encouragement, and a trusted presence when you need someone alongside you.
Capacity building and confidence building — support to develop skills, try new experiences, work towards your goals, and celebrate your strengths.
About Donna
What truly drew me to this work is the opportunity to embrace a person’s uniqueness and honour the importance of genuine human connection within the diverse disability community.
Having supported my own father through significant life changes, I understand the value of patience, connection, trust and having someone in your corner, working with you who truly cares.
Qualifications & Professional Requirements
I am committed to providing safe, reliable and professional support. I bring a strong foundation of experience across health, education and community settings, supported by relevant qualifications and professional requirements.
Qualifications & Training
‘Po'opua'a’ Lead Cultural Practitioner - Mana O Kahiko - 51 Generations Hawaiian Culture & Tradition
Certificate IV in Community Services (expected completion October 2026)
Advanced Diploma in Media (Human Connection & Communication)
Mindfulness Educator - NSW Education
Current First Aid & CPR certification
Professional Checks & Insurance
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check
Full professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Registered ABN and independent support worker
This experience has shaped the way I approach support and is deeply interwoven with the Hawaiian culture I come from, that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect.
I bring warmth, encouragement, a little humour (because a good laugh can brighten even the ordinary moments!).
My approach is centered around returning to a steady foundation: creating a safe space where we can take things one step at a time and recognise the strengths that exist within you.
Invitation to connect — what would be your café order?
If you would like to discuss support services, I have availability and my books are open to welcome new client/s.
I would love to meet for a coffee, enjoy a short stroll, or arrange a complimentary meet and greet so we can get to know each other and see if we are the right fit.
Because I truly believe the right support is about more than assistance, it is about finding someone you feel comfortable with, can make the day a little lighter and someone who can become a trusted part of your everyday life.