Hi my name is Nath. I finished school last year and I'm nearly 19. My mum and I were worried how I was going to manage out of school. It was a little scary for me. Everyone have made it an easy transition.
On Sunday mornings I go to the Busselton Aero Club to volunteer. I got this job as for many years my family and support workers from Enable, through the NDIS plan, have taken me to the airport to watch planes. Recently my support worker was approached by the aero club to ask if I could work there and look after the club room, wash the trainer plane and sometimes fuel a plane. A dream come true for me.
On Mondays I work for my brother Guy and his wife Kate on their farm. I have been using the ride on mower for a year and Kate said I follow my line really well. I do some outside cleaning and I can use the blower.
On Tuesday and Thursdays I work for Cape Cellars bottle shop. I clean floors, stock fridges with cool drink and make sure there are chips and nuts on the shelf. I help with any job that I am asked. I got this job because mum, my sister Bree and myself advertised on social media that I was looking for work. My other workers watch out for me in case I have a seizure.
On Tuesday evenings I work as a volunteer at the community kitchen in Dunsborough as a waiter. One of my support workers from Enable found this job for me. I know everyone and I love to see them. Sometimes my mum comes down for dinner and I like her to see what I'm doing.
On Wednesday afternoon I play in a golf competition and I have made some friends. My mum used to make yummy food to take along to share, but starting next week my support worker is going to help me make our food before we go. Last week I got a birdie.
On Friday I'm starting with a support worker to prepare a meal for my family. I will decide a meal, make a list, shop, cook and cleanup. I would like by the end of the year to be able to prepare 4 different meals. On Saturdays my mum is teaching me to use the washing machine and I help with the vacuuming.
My family say that one day I will want to go and live with my mates in a group home. For now I really like living at home. I have a 3 wheeler pushbike, a 4 wheeler motorbike, I swim in our pool, I love technology and I can read and write.
I have a intellectual disability, CP and I'm on the Autism spectrum but what I really don't like is being a epileptic as it tries to stop me doing things. I love having routine and I love going to work.
Nathan Reibel Busselton