We treat you like family.
We’re building a legacy of care — a team of dedicated professionals who step in when everyone else steps out.
Gesond is more than a service; we’re committed to supporting NDIS participants with all levels of care needs, from basic to the most complex nursing care requirements.
We know that complex medical needs can be overwhelming, so we’re bringing quality care directly to you. Our team is trained to handle the most intricate care requirements, always with the dignity, respect, and genuine compassion that every person deserves.
When you choose Gesond, you’re choosing a team that will treat you like family — a family you can always count on.
Defined by our values
Advocacy
Gesond participants are seen, heard, and valued. We give our participants a voice; for some, it’s the first time they’ve ever had one. It’s an honour to advocate for our participants and ensure they get exactly what they need.
No one left behind
Everyone deserves quality care. We help people who have no other support — including those in social isolation or who have previously been turned away from the support they need most.
Gesond [guh-sawnd];
healthy, in good health, healed from top-to-toe.
Andriette (Andy) has been nursing for more than 40 years. She began her career in military nursing in South Africa in 1983, added qualifications in midwifery and critical care, and spent years in intensive care, emergency and trauma units before immigrating to Australia in 2002. Her passion for disadvantaged and vulnerable people has shaped her career here — forensic nursing, rural and remote health, Aboriginal health care and watchhouse nursing — before she completed her Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) at Flinders University and gained Ahpra endorsement as a nurse practitioner in 2013. Today she practises in general practice and aged care alongside Gesond: an endorsed nurse practitioner who assesses and diagnoses, orders and interprets tests, prescribes, refers, and admits to hospital where needed. At Gesond she brings all of it to NDIS participants with complex health needs, and to the workers who support them every day. Away from work she makes natural skincare and tends her garden. Gesond is family-run — both her children work in health care.
Toby’s story
Hardship and homelessness
Toby is an Indigenous man who spent three long years living on the streets, grappling with complex healthcare needs. Without an NDIS plan, Toby’s hardship and isolation were even more challenging as he was unable to access vital social and medical services he desperately needed.
Despite his need for specialised care, he was always turned away by healthcare providers and support services.
A voice for the voiceless
Through a connection with a local GP, Gesond stepped in to advocate for Toby. Understandably, Toby was on the defence — loud and aggressive at times, having been burnt too many times in the past. We were patient, and for the first time in a long time, Toby was given a voice and treated with respect. We guided him through the process of applying for an NDIS plan, ensuring every detail was taken care of. Our team worked tirelessly to navigate the red tape and support Toby in getting the help he deserved.
Toby’s NDIS plan was approved, opening the door to a new beginning. He's now in the process of applying for stable housing and access to comprehensive healthcare services.
For the first time in a long time, Toby was given a voice and treated with respect.