Client stories

DPV Health client stories

“DPV Health’s homelessness support has impacted my life in the most positive way possible! Your organisation has provided me with housing stability, supporting me in reconnecting with my children which I’m forever grateful for. I have also had financial help which has helped my house feel like a home and given me the assistance to make sure my children have everything they need. I would also like to say the emotional support provided by my workers has been priceless.” – K

Shannon’s Story

Shannon is a 43 years old, DPV Health diabilibilty services client at the Farm Vigano site for 23 years. He was found non responsive by his mother in early hours of a morning. He was rushed to the hospital where he underwent number of tests which later revealed a positive result to influenza A. Within 24 hours Shannon’s condition worsened and doctors advised he needed to be placed in a medically induced coma and a ventilator due to complications. Shannon stayed in an induced coma for almost 2 weeks and there was no guarantee if he would pull through. Fortunately Shannon came out of ICU where his medical team started to reduce his induced coma medication. Within 24 hours, Shannon started to regain consciousness although he was extremely weak with his eyes just open, but he still lacked awareness. During his fourth week in the hospital, Shannon began to show signs he was becoming aware of his surroundings, his eyes started to follow his mother, his family and visitors. Sometimes he seemed to pay attention, other times he seemed lost but he began to start to say words which were hard to comprehend. Shannon was then moved to the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre where he commenced his intense physiotherapy rehabilitation to his long road to recovery. Shannon was strong enough to return to his day support at Farm Vigano early 2021. When Shannon arrived, his friends and staff members welcomed him back into his usual program room. Shannon was so excited, he had the biggest smile and he had tears of happiness. Shannon continues his intense daily physiotherapy schedule facilitated at DPV Health in Farm Vigano, by a group of key staff trained in his therapy needs. His program of support includes a focus on advancing his communication skills in speech and compic, maintaining his social interaction skills and continuing to maintain his friendship group. Shannon is now kicking goals with his conversations and even walking with a frame!