OrganisationsMedia ReleaseJuly 2022

PeopleKind Group Chief Executive Officer Gordon Trewern (former CEO of Nulsen Group) officially announced the formation of the humanitarian parent company which currently comprises of six organisations: Nulsen Disability Services, Outcare, Melior Positive Behaviour Support, Pillar Support Coordination, Superyou Therapy and Nesti Housing.

Mr Trewern said that PeopleKind Group was born out of Nulsen’s 67-year history as a care and support provider for people with complex disability.

“Nulsen’s legacy will live on through the dedicated disability care provider Nulsen Disability Services within PeopleKind Group and we have launched new organisations which will more extensively provide human services to a range of people in our community,” Mr Trewern said.

Nulsen Disability Services provides 24/7 care, allied therapy, and support services for people with complex disability, including those in supported independent living homes.

Outcare provides support and services for people who interact with the justice system or are at risk of recidivism, including providing the highly successful Thrive Program which supports people living in public housing.

Melior specialises in Positive Behaviour Support, facilitated by a dedicated team of psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists to support people with a broad range of disability to live life the way they want to.

Pillar is a support coordination service, specifically designed for people with disability and their families to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), ensuring they get the best possible care and outcomes.

Superyou is an allied health organisation which delivers NDIS-funded person-centred therapy services for people with disability.

Nesti Housing is a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and community housing provider which works directly with people seeking housing, service providers, Support Coordinators, therapists, property developers and landlords.

Mr Trewern said that PeopleKind Group offers a suite of complementary services, which will empower clients and participants to access the services they need.

“Creating a parent company structure allows each organisation to offer specialised and streamlined services, which ensures greater clarity and efficient access to those services for the people we support.

The formation of PeopleKind Group will provide more permanent employment opportunities and training and development pathways for graduates, existing sector workers and people wanting a change of career,” he said.

PeopleKind Group Chairperson Evelyn Hogg said the establishment of PeopleKind Group was important in responding and adapting to the rapidly changing environment for care and support service providers in Western Australia.

“With changes in government policy and the impact this has on how we support people in our community to access care and support, particularly those with complex needs, the creation of PeopleKind Group is important in maintaining our ability to adapt to this new policy environment,” Ms Hogg said.

“PeopleKind Group is in the business of helping people in our community. The transformation of Nulsen Group to PeopleKind Group and the creation of new organisations within the Group puts people first, ensuring greater ease and access for those who need our services. It also ensures our sustainability now and into the future”.

For more information visit www.peoplekind.org.au