Support built around the person.

D&M Total Support Network is a new provider led by Mara and Donna, offering NDIS supports across Victoria and the Gold Coast with honesty, warmth and genuine care.

Disability is diverse.

It can be physical, intellectual, sensory, neurological, psychosocial, or completely invisible to the eye.

Some people live with challenges that are easy to recognise. Others carry disabilities that the world may never see, but feel deeply, every day.

Every experience is valid. Every story matters. Every person deserves compassion and understanding.

D&M Total Support Network
NDIS disability support services from D&M Total Support Network
NDIS disability support services from D&M Total Support Network

Mission statement

At D&M Total Support Network, our mission is to provide compassionate, reliable, and holistic support that empowers individuals and families in their daily lives. We strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where trust, respect, and dignity are at the heart of every service we provide.

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We are committed to:

  • Delivering personalised care and support tailored to each person’s needs,
  • Promoting independence, comfort, and peace of mind,
  • Building genuine connections based on kindness and integrity,
  • Supporting our community with professionalism and heart.

Your wellbeing is our priority, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Our vision

To be a trusted and preferred support network that brings peace of mind to individuals and families by delivering high-quality, compassionate services. We envision a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to live their life with dignity, independence, and joy.

WE AIM TO:
  • Set the standard for personalised care and genuine connection,
  • Create opportunities for growth, wellbeing, and fulfilment,
  • Build a support network grounded in trust, kindness, and respect,
  • Make a positive difference in every life we touch.

Our vision is a community where support feels like family.

Our commitment to inclusion

At D&M, we stand beside every participant and family with warmth, respect, and genuine care.

OUR COMMITMENT IS TO:
  • Create safe, welcoming spaces for all abilities
  • Listen deeply and respond with understanding
  • Remove barriers wherever possible
  • Advocate for accessibility and fairness
  • Celebrate strengths, individuality, and achievements
  • Ensure every person feels seen, heard, and valued

Inclusion is not a checkbox, it is a culture we build together.

Local Support, National Reach

At D&M Total Support Network, our mission is to provide compassionate, reliable, and holistic support that empowers individuals and families in their daily lives. We strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where trust, respect, and dignity are at the heart of every service we provide.

The Challenges Many People Face

People with disability often navigate a world that wasn’t designed with them in mind. Some of the common challenges include:

Environments that are not accessible

Systems that are complex, overwhelming, or inconsistent

Assumptions, stereotypes, or judgement

Needing to constantly advocate for basic supports

Feeling unseen when their disability isn't visible

Limited opportunities for participation and inclusion

Barriers to communication, mobility, or independence

Emotional and physical fatigue from navigating daily life

These challenges are real and they deserve to be acknowledged with empathy, not dismissal.

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Disability isn't always something we can see

At D&M Total Support Network, we honour every person's story, the ones the world notices, and the ones it doesn't. A disability is not always visible. It isn't always marked by equipment, supports, or something you can recognise at a glance.

Sometimes disability looks like exhaustion that has no obvious cause.

Sometimes it’s sensory overwhelm in a busy room.

Sometimes it’s pain carried quietly.

Sometimes it’s a challenge someone has learned to mask because they’ve had to.

Invisible disabilities are real.

They are valid.

And they deserve the same understanding, respect, and support as any visible disability.

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When we choose patience, kindness, and compassion, we create a community where every person feels safe to be themselves, without needing to prove their struggles or justify their needs.

At D&M, we stand beside every participant and family, recognising the courage it takes to navigate a world that often only sees what’s on the surface.

We see the strength behind the smile.

We see the effort behind the everyday.

We see you.

  • Let’s keep building a world where all abilities, visible or not, are met with dignity, acceptance, and genuine inclusion.
  • Let’s keep showing up for one another.
  • Let’s keep creating spaces where everyone belongs.

The team

Meet the people behind your support.

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Mara Amedeo

Director

Mara leads D&M Total Support Network with a lifelong dedication to community service and social inclusion. She holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Community Development, bringing strong expertise in person-centred practice and community empowerment.

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Donna Higgins

Director

Donna is known for her unwavering commitment to going above and beyond for the people she supports. Caring, dependable, and deeply dedicated, she approaches every client relationship with genuine compassion.

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Claire Higgins

Team Leader, Respite Services

Claire oversees respite services, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience and a compassionate approach to her role. With a background as a veterinary nurse and several years as a support worker, she combines practical expertise with deep empathy.

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Vince Ramos

Administration & Client Coordination

Vince plays a key role in the administrative and coordination functions at D&M Total Support Network, ensuring services run smoothly for participants, plan managers, and the wider support team.

Ready to learn more?

Get in touch with our team today.

Or email us directly at info@dmtotalsupport.network

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D&M Total Support acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who continue to care for Country and community.

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