An independent support person on the Sunshine Coast

• Workplaces across the Coast and hinterland, for disciplinary, performance, grievance, investigation and redundancy meetings
• Courts: the Maroochydore, Caloundra, Nambour and Noosa Magistrates Courts, and the District Court at Maroochydore, including QCAT minor civil dispute matters heard locally
• Mediation with private mediators, and at venues arranged by workplaces, lawyers or the Queensland Government's Dispute Resolution Centres
• Other appointments, such as university hearings, specialist appointments and agency meetings

I also cover Gympie, under an hour north, and travel to Brisbane for meetings there.

On the Sunshine Coast, there's a good chance you know people in common with the person across the table. That's often why people don't want to bring a friend or a colleague. An independent support person keeps your circle out of it.

Being local also means I know the courthouses and how long it really takes to get across the Coast on a weekday morning. I'll meet you early, so you're not rushing in.

1. You send a short request, or someone books for you, with the date, place and type of meeting.
2. We have a free 15-minute call within one business day. You ask anything, and I send a written quote that includes any travel.
3. You tell the organiser you're bringing an independent support person. I give you wording you can copy.
4. We meet near the venue a little early, so you can settle and look over your own notes.
5. We go in together. I take notes and ask for breaks if you need them.
6. We debrief straight afterwards, and your typed notes arrive within 24 hours.

I sit beside you, take notes and type them up within 24 hours. I ask for breaks or for questions to be repeated, handle the little things, and debrief with you straight afterwards.

I don't give legal, HR or medical advice, speak for you, or act as your advocate. That boundary is what makes a support person welcome in the room.

Every booking starts with a free 15-minute call and a written quote. I'm available Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and weekends by arrangement. Short-notice meetings happen, so get in touch even if yours is tomorrow.