Welcome to confidence cognito

We are proud to be a dedicated disability support service committed to empowering individuals to live with confidence, independence, and purpose. We provide personalised support tailored to each person’s unique strengths, goals, and aspirations, ensuring every participant feels genuinely seen, valued, and understood.

Confidence Cognito was established with a clear purpose, to create a disability support service that truly sees the individual beyond their diagnosis. It was founded on the belief that every person deserves to feel confident, capable, and recognised for their strengths, not defined by their limitations.

The vision behind Confidence Cognito was to provide personalised, meaningful support that empowers people to build independence, develop life skills, and actively participate in their communities. Recognising that many individuals and families seek services that are not only professional but also compassionate and person-centred, Confidence Cognito was created to bridge that gap.

We proudly support participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS was created to provide funding and support to Australians living with permanent and significant disabilities, enabling them to access the services they need to improve their quality of life. Its purpose is to promote choice and control, encourage community participation, and help individuals build skills for greater independence both now and into the future.

At Confidence Cognito, we align our services with the vision of the NDIS, putting people first, focusing on ability, and creating opportunities for growth. Our goal is simple: to bring out the best in every individual we support, while ensuring they feel confident, capable, and truly recognised.

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Our Skills

At Confidence Cognito, our team consists of trained and experienced support workers who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are knowledgeable in supporting individuals living with disability and tailor our mentoring and assistance to meet each person’s unique goals, strengths, and needs. Our approach is built on professionalism, sensitivity, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to empowering every participant.

Our services include, but are not limited to, providing assistance with:

  • Daily living supports, including personal care and maintaining hygiene

  • Planning and accessing community and social activities

  • Guidance around healthy eating and meal planning

  • Confidence-building approaches that encourage positive behaviours

  • Encouragement and participation in active lifestyle programs

  • Learning support and development of practical life skills

  • Building confidence in money management and everyday budgeting

  • Safe prompting and assistance with medications

Meet the Team

  • ANTON VASSALLO

    FOUNDER + SUPPORT WORKER

    I have a big passion for helping people and giving them the confidence to enjoy life to the fullest and be happy in their own skin. I have worked in the industry of support work for the last six years and have loved every opportunity that each day has brought. 

    Outside of support work I keep myself busy with many hobbies including football coaching, keeping fit, gaming, watching my favourite TV shows and most importantly hanging out with friends and family. 

    I love connecting with people from all walks of life regardless of age or abilities and encourage them to help achieve their goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy helping people reach their full potential and help them work towards their aspirations in life. The most important thing though in my role as a support worker is to make people smile and laugh.



  • BEAU SYMONDS

    SUPPORT WORKER

    I am passionate about supporting people to feel safe, respected and empowered in their everyday lives. I enjoy making genuine connections with people and helping them work towards their personal goals. I enjoy playing football for the Glenelg Tigers, cooking and being outside. I love spending time with friends and family. I currently study at Flinders University, completing a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). I enjoy learning new skills around my profession that also help me grow personally. 

  • JOSEPH RAPHAEL

    SUPPORT WORKER

    My name is Joseph Raphael, and I’m passionate about support work because I enjoy helping people feel valued, supported, and confident in their daily lives. I display genuine care everyday throughout life for those around me and I find it rewarding being able to build positive relationships and make a meaningful difference, no matter how big or small the task may be. 

    Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, i'm a huge footy fan as well as loving watching other sports, and spending time with friends and family. I’m also currently studying Engineering at university, the work/study lifestyle has helped me develop strong communication, responsibility, and time management skills.

  • BEN DEWHIRST

    SUPPORT WORKER

    I’m 20 years old and currently work as an Education Support Officer (ESO), supporting young people living with disabilities. Alongside this, I am studying Project Management at The University of Adelaide while also playing football for the Glenelg Tigers. 

    What drives my passion for support work is the genuine impact it can have on another person’s life. Having the opportunity to support, encourage, and positively influence an individual’s wellbeing, confidence, and development is an incredibly powerful and rewarding experience.

    I feel great fulfilment in building genuine relationships, helping create opportunities for people who may otherwise feel excluded or unsupported. Lastly, for me support work is not just about ‘helping out’, it is about empowering individuals to feel valued, included, and capable of achieving their potential, working alongside them, to achieve their goals.

  • LUKE CANDY

    SUPPORT WORKER

    I’m passionate about work because I enjoy helping people and making a positive difference in their lives. I value building a good connection with clients so it creates a supportive and positive environment. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, keeping active through sport and getting outdoors whenever I can. I am currently just starting to study accounting at flinders but definitely interested to learn and grow within this industry. 

we are committed to providing holistic mentoring support that helps individuals build confidence, independence, and essential life skills across many areas of daily living. Our mentoring approach focuses on personal growth, wellbeing, and achieving meaningful life goals.

Mentoring + Skill Development

  • We support participants to stay active in their community by assisting with shopping, appointments, social outings, recreational activities, and building connections with others.

  • Our mentors provide guidance around healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition and physical wellbeing. We support participants to develop positive eating habits, understand basic nutrition, and participate in suitable physical activity programs. We also promote mindfulness techniques to help manage stress, build emotional resilience, and support overall mental wellbeing.

  • We assist participants with developing skills in meal preparation, food planning, and shopping for healthy ingredients. Our support workers provide education around practical meal planning strategies to help individuals build independence and confidence in managing their daily nutrition needs.

  • We offer mentoring support in money management, budgeting, and everyday financial planning. Our goal is to help participants build confidence with banking, saving strategies, and managing expenses to support greater independence and financial awareness.

  • Our mentors provide coaching in organisation and time management skills to help participants stay structured, build productivity, and develop routines that support their personal and lifestyle goals.

  • We also provide tutoring and learning support where appropriate, helping participants build academic confidence and develop new knowledge and skills through personalised mentoring tailored to individual learning styles.

Our Values

  • We treat every individual with dignity, kindness, and understanding, honouring their choices, voice, and personal experiences.

  • We support individuals to develop new skills, build confidence, and work towards achieving their personal goals and aspirations.

  • We believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and connected within their community.

  • We provide honest, transparent, and reliable support that participants and families can trust.

  • We approach our work with patience, warmth, and genuine care for the wellbeing and comfort of those we support

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