Our Mission

Helping People Feel Safe, Respected & Genuinely Supported

At Among The Gumtrees, we provide warm, trauma-informed and person-centred disability support that is built around you, your needs, your goals and your pace.

We are here to create calm, safe and supportive spaces where you can build confidence, strengthen independence and feel truly understood.

Everything we do is grounded in empathy, dignity and meaningful connection, because you deserve support that sees you as a person, not just a plan.

Why We Exist

Among The Gumtrees was created from a desire to offer something more genuine, more human and more care-focused than many traditional service models.

We believe support should never feel rushed, impersonal or disconnected from the individual. It should feel steady, respectful and empowering. Our mission is to return the focus to what matters most: people, relationships, trust and real outcomes.

What We Believe

We believe every individual deserves support that acknowledges their strengths, honours their lived experiences, and fosters personal growth in a manner that aligns with their values.

We believe quality care is founded on:

Connection Trust Empowerment

Respect Consistency Dignity

We stand by the principle that support should be person-centred, trauma-informed, and delivered with heartfelt compassion.

Our Vision

Our vision is to help reshape and improve the standard of disability support by creating a service that feels grounded, safe, inclusive and deeply human.

Among The Gumtrees wants to be known as a place where individuals, families and communities feel welcomed, valued and supported by people who genuinely care.

A place where support is not just provided, but thoughtfully delivered in a way that creates confidence, independence and lasting positive change.

Our Brand Promise

At Among The Gumtrees, we promise to lead with empathy, integrity and respect in every interaction.

We promise to provide support that is:

Person-centred

Trauma-informed

Calm, respectful and genuine

Inclusive and judgement-free

Focused on meaningful outcomes

Grounded in trust and consistency

We are committed to showing up with care, listening with intention and delivering support that feels safe, empowering and real.

Come as you are, we will walk beside you.

Looking for support that feels genuine, grounded and person-centred?