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Into the real world
Thu, Jan 10 2008

Because of illness, Julanne world had shrunk to her one bedroom unit, with the company of her two beautiful cats Jessie and Fanny.

A few months ago, with the help of a friend, she was referred to Victorian Person Centred Services – and she began to live life her way.

Her staff member Moisei Furman visits Julanne every week, taking her out to go shopping. “He takes me out into the real world!” said Julanne.

It’s not just the trips that Julanne appreciates, but also the attitude of VPCS staff.

“They are enormously patient and totally capable of seeing if I need anything extra,” said Julanne.

“I am able to negotiate my service and communication is always open rather than closed, which is lovely.

“That negotiation with the organisation allows me to be confident – I know I can ring VPCS if anything was worrying me.”