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Supporting Your Independence
Originally from Scotland moved to Melbourne 2008 and now proudly based in the beautiful Bellarine region, Shona brings strong local knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping older people stay independent, connected, and confident in their daily lives.
What Shona Brings to the Community
Experienced and knowledgeable support Over five years of experience working with older adults and people of all abilities through My Aged Care and Local Council services.
A person‑centered, respectful approach Every client is treated with dignity, patience and genuine care, with support tailored to individual needs.
Reliable transport you can trust Safe, comfortable transport for medical appointments, shopping, social outings and community activities — with no rushing and no waiting‑time worries.
A commitment to safety and wellbeing Fully trained in First Aid, CPR, Defibrillator use and EpiPen administration, ensuring clients feel safe and supported at all times.
A genuine passion for helping others.
Shona is dedicated to helping older people feel valued, confident and connected to their community.
Coastal Care Transport
Whether you need a one‑off trip or regular transport, we are here to help. We can take you to your destination, stay with you during your appointment, and bring you safely home again if needed.
There is no need to worry about waiting times — it is all included in your quote, so you can take your time without feeling rushed.
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Distinguished and Famous people from Brisbane South
South Brisbane and the Annerley–Yeronga area have supplied childhood settings for important Australian writers. Their books turn remembered houses, streets and family life into something more enduring than a list of famous names.
📚 Jessica Anderson
Jessica Anderson grew up at Villa Street beside Yeronga Memorial Park during the 1920s and early 1930s. Her writing drew on memories of that Brisbane childhood, including in Tirra Lirra by the River, which won the Miles Franklin Award, and Stories from the Warm Zone and Sydney Stories. She described the latter as autobiographical fiction. Local history walks have connected passages from her work with her childhood house, school and neighbourhood. The relationship is a documented upbringing that fed imaginative writing; fictional characters need not be treated as literal records of real residents.
📚 David Malouf
David Malouf grew up in South Brisbane, a setting that remained important to his understanding of memory and place. 12 Edmondstone Street explores a childhood house and the world around it, while Johnno made Brisbane central to his first novel. He later wrote widely across fiction, poetry, essays and opera. The south-side connection begins with home and family, rather than an honorary association added after literary success. His work offers readers a particular way of noticing the city through remembered rooms and streets.
