My name is Vanessa Hardy, and I am the owner of Ness Hardy Consulting. I have a
Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Social Work. I have worked throughout
Australia and overseas as a Registered Nurse. My nursing experience was
predominantly in the cancer field both in Australia and London as one of the first
Breast Cancer Nurses.

As a Social Worker I have experience within the hospital system as well as working
in the not-for-profit cancer space. My aim and the purpose of Ness Hardy Consulting
is to act as an advocate for individuals navigating the Australian Health System. At
Ness Hardy Consulting we understand that the health system can be an extremely
overwhelming space to encounter especially when this is a new diagnosis.

We are here for you no matter which system you are navigating. We take on private
clients as well as those supported by the NDIS. We can assist with My Aged Care
and Veterans Affairs as well.
Social Work Advocacy plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients in the health
system have their voices heard and their needs met.
We can assist in the following:

NDIS Support Coordination
Empowering Patients
Navigating the Health System
Advocating for Equitable Care
Supporting Vulnerable Populations
Collaborating with Health Care Teams

I am registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers and Ness Hardy Consulting follows their Code of Conduct (attached Here)
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