Support Coordinator
SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Qualifications: Certificate IV Disability
Erica Veber Fernandes is an experienced Support Coordinator with extensive experience working within the disability sector, supporting individuals and families to navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme and build meaningful, sustainable supports. With a strong professional background in disability services, Erica has worked closely with participants with complex needs across a range of disabilities, including neurological conditions and participants requiring multiple coordinated supports. Her experience includes assisting participants to implement their NDIS plans, coordinating multidisciplinary services, connecting individuals with appropriate providers, and advocating to ensure participants receive the supports they need to achieve their goals.
Erica brings a practical and person-centred approach to support coordination. She is passionate about helping participants and families understand the NDIS, make informed decisions about their supports, and build strong support networks that promote independence, dignity, and improved quality of life. In addition to her professional experience, Erica also brings valuable lived experience as the parent of a child accessing the NDIS. This perspective gives her a deep understanding of the system from a family’s point of view and strengthens her ability to advocate effectively for participants. Erica is known for her compassionate approach, strong skills voicing participants choice and control, and ability to navigate complex situations while keeping the participant’s goals and wellbeing at the centre of every decision.
