What is a Genetic Condition?

Genes that are passed from parent to child are the building blocks of heredity. Our genes are the carriers of DNA and hold the instructions for making proteins. A genetic condition is caused by a change in the DNA sequence of our genes or the errant production of the proteins that they encode. 

While therapies and medications can help manage genetic conditions, some individuals need additional support to fully engage in daily life and their community. With the right support services in place, people living with genetic conditions can maintain their independence and enjoy a meaningful quality of life.

Why Choose Compass Care Group for Genetic Condition Support?

• Empowerment and Independence: Compass Care Group uses an active support and rights-based approach, pivoting participants toward a sense of empowerment and enabling them to reclaim control over their lives and make their own decisions.
• Comprehensive Support Network: The group provides emotional, social, and spiritual support, working alongside the individual’s existing healthcare team and family members.
• Reliability and Advocacy: Participants can count on the team for reliable, transparent, and consistent support. They also act as advocates, liaising with the NDIS and other support on behalf of the participant.
• Focus on Quality of Life: The overarching mission is to improve the quality of life, manage symptoms, and assist in shared decision-making for those with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, including genetic or metabolic conditions.
• Person-Centred Care: The individual with the genetic condition is the focal point of all service design, planning, and delivery. The approach focuses on the person’s assets and strengths rather than shortcomings.
• Tailored Services: Support is customised to individual needs and complexities, with the goal of helping each person achieve greater confidence and specific life goals. This can include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and household tasks.
• Expertise in Complex Needs: Their team is experienced in catering to the various complexities of disabilities and living impairments, with over 35 years of personnel experience in NDIS support. They are adaptable to changing needs and always learning.

Examples of Genetic Condition Support

• Angelman Syndrome: Support focuses on enhancing communication, mobility, and daily living skills through therapies that promote independence and community participation.
• Coffin–Lowry Syndrome (in Males): Support addresses intellectual, mobility, and developmental challenges with personalised therapies and assistance in daily routines.
• Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: Ongoing support helps manage developmental, communication, and behavioural needs while building independence through structured daily care.
• Cri du Chat Syndrome: Early intervention and therapeutic support strengthen communication, physical development, and social participation.
• Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18–Full Form): Compassionate, person-centred support assists with complex care needs, daily activities, and overall comfort for individuals and families.

Are you ready to build your confidence, and achieve a sense of empowerment over your life?

Then chat to our team of NDIS registered disability support service providers today. We are here to help you reach your goals for increased independence.