At IBC Healthcare, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of the people we support. GT’s journey over the past year is a wonderful example of how the right environment, a consistent staff team, and personalised support can help someone truly flourish.
Since moving into his supported living home on Recreation Road just over a year ago, GT has gone from strength to strength. With a dedicated and consistent team who understand his needs, communication style, and preferences, he has been able to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing in his daily life.
Growing Independence
GT has made since settling into his home:
“GT has made excellent progress since moving to Recreation Road. Over the past year we’ve seen significant growth in his independence, confidence, and daily living skills.”
Israel, Field Care Supervisor
GT has developed strong independent living abilities, particularly around preparing his own meals. One of his favourite routines is making his morning lemon curd sandwich. He also enjoys spending time in the community, where he regularly goes walking and shopping.
With minimal staff supervision, GT is now able to complete his grocery shopping independently, demonstrating good budgeting awareness and decision-making skills. He also attends his appointments without difficulty, showing responsibility for his health and wellbeing.
Israel also highlights GT’s personality as one of his greatest strengths: “GT is warm, friendly and always welcoming. He’s a very positive person to be around.”
Positive Changes at Home
“There has been a noticeable reduction in incidents compared to his previous placement, showing improved stability and behaviour. GT is now completing his personal care independently and manages his own laundry without prompts.”
Senior Support Staff member Williams
These milestones represent significant personal achievements and reflect the dedication of both GT and the support team.
Building Confidence in Daily Life
“GT now completes many household tasks with minimal supervision, including laundry, cleaning, cooking and disposing of bins. He has developed a strong routine that includes morning walks and shopping almost entirely on his own.”
Support Staff member Waliu
GT confidently manages practical tasks in the community such as withdrawing money from an ATM, paying for items, collecting receipts, and carrying his shopping home.
Waliu also highlights how GT’s behaviour and social interactions have improved.
“He is now more polite, friendly and able to interact better with others, including new people. His agitation has significantly decreased, and he rarely damages property, which was a high risk previously.”
GT has also demonstrated excellent health and safety awareness, maintaining good hygiene, staying physically well, and accessing public places safely.
GT’s Own Words
“I’ve been happier ever since I came here. I feel more supported from staff than before. I feel good with staff support and I’m happy to do some little things on my own while staff supervise me.”
Most importantly, GT himself shares how the move has changed his life:
A Proud Moment for Family
“Since GT moved into Recreation Road with IBC he has gone from strength to strength. His housekeeping skills have improved very well and he enjoys going out with staff for shopping and general activities. He has calmed down a lot and continues to do his tasks around the house.” “He gets on very well with all the staff. It’s a joy to see him happy. We are very proud of him and can’t thank IBC enough for everything they do.”
GT’s parents have also seen the positive difference this move has made.
Looking Ahead
GT’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact that compassionate, consistent, and person-centred support can have. With the continued encouragement of his support team and the pride of his family behind him, GT’s journey of growth and independence is only just beginning.
Everyone at IBC Healthcare looks forward to continuing to support GT as he achieves even more in the future.
