About Us
At the Core provides Positive Behaviour Support, Social Work, Therapy and Specialist Support Coordination services to NDIS participants.
Staff providing supports are experienced in working with complex disability, health and mental health presentations. We are a mobile service, traveling to you and will travel within a 30 minute radius from the Perth CBD.
At the Core has undergone audit registration from the Quality and Safeguarding Commission for Specialist Support Coordination, Positive Behaviour Support and therapeutic supports. We are a registered provider.
Our Team
Anita Rosa
Director
Anita Rosa, the Director of At the Core, has 25 years experience as a social worker working in health, mental health and disability, direct experience working at the NDIA as a technical advisor and behaviour support. Having worked across State Government, Federal and the private sector, Anita is confident to work with complexity across all systems. As the Director of At the Core Anita is committed to providing competent and quality based supports. Anita is an accredited social worker with AASW membership.
Melissa (Mel) Patterson
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Mel is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with At the Core. Into her third decade of working across the disability and education spaces, as well as training and consultancy, Mel is experienced and skilled at working at the intersection of behaviour, education and disability. Mel places the people she supports at the core of her work, and is deeply committed to grounding her practice in empathy, integrity and genuine connection. Driven by seeing meaningful change, Mel supports people to feel understood, heard and empowered, whilst also working in a thoughtful and person-centred way to build capacity in systems and people. Mel delivers support that’s not only evidence-based, but also deeply human, transparent and heartfelt.
Margaret McGuinness
Social Worker
Margaret brings over 30 years of experience as a social worker, specialising in complex case management across disability and mental health. She has worked in both government and non-profit sectors, has expertise in positive behaviour support, experience navigating complex family systems, and supporting individuals through key life transitions. Margaret has a lot of experience with participants who interface with justice, health, and child protection/adult Guardianship systems. She has been in the SSC space for the past 5 years and has experience in NDIS and disability. Margaret has extensive experience in individual service design and person-centred planning, with strong skills in facilitation and creating meaningful, tailored support pathways.
Recently completing postgraduate training in family systems, Margaret continues to expand her practice with a strong commitment to social justice, human rights, and empowering the people she supports.
Margaret is available for Specialist Support Coordination and Social Work
Our Values
The value at the core of AT THE CORE is the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. This value forms the foundation of practice and guides interactions with participants and the approach to addressing challenges.
This value emphasises the importance of treating all individuals with respect, empathy, and understanding, regardless of their backgrounds, circumstances, or challenges they may be facing. AT THE CORE are committed to promoting and protecting the rights and well-being of all people, including those who are marginalised, vulnerable, or oppressed.
The value of inherent worth and dignity also underscores the principle of self-determination, which acknowledges that individuals have the right to make choices and decisions about their own lives and be actively involved in shaping their own future. AT THE CORE work collaboratively with people to empower them, enhance their autonomy, and support their self-determined goals.
Moreover, this value directs AT THE CORE to recognise and address social injustices and systemic barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and accessing resources and opportunities. AT THE CORE strive to promote social justice, equality, and inclusiveness by advocating for social change, challenging oppressive policies and practices, and working towards a more equitable society.
In summary, the value of inherent worth and dignity lays at the core of AT THE CORE and guides our commitment to respect, empower, and promote the rights and well-being of all individuals, while addressing social injustices and promoting social change.