About Holistic Help AU

We are a Melbourne based NDIS provider delivering practical, respectful supports at home and in the community. We welcome all participants and have strong experience helping boys and young men, including behaviours of concern. Our approach is calm, structured, and strengths based. 

* NOTE: Psychology is via partner company and not under NDIS*

Our values

Choice and dignity

Reliability and consistency

Clear communication and teamwork

Safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Leadership

Portrait of Peter, Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar), Melbourne

Peter Casdorff

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
Director

Peter has over eight years of experience working in the disability sector across Melbourne, providing NDIS support for children, teenagers, and families. He has supported more than 200 young people with autism, ADHD, and diverse developmental profiles. As a registered psychologist (clinical registrar), Peter oversees participant care and ensures high-quality, person-centred support. He also offers practical advice and strategies to help families strengthen daily routines and home-based supports.

Core traits: calm, strengths-focused, practical, and genuinely committed to helping participants reach their goals.

Portrait of Vassia, Psychologist and Authorised Program Officer, Melbourne

Vassia Garuli

Registered Psychologist Authorised Program Officer (APO)

Vassia leads safeguards, risk oversight, and quality processes. She supports the team with clear practices and collaboration with families, schools, and clinicians.

Support workers

Portraits of Jack, Disability Support Worker in Melbourne

Jack Pertzel

Disability Support Worker
Director

Jack has provided disability support for more than three years. With a degree in environmental science and a certificate in personal training, he also assists with gardening and simple landscaping. Families describe him as enthusiastic and high spirited while also being relaxed and patient when the moment calls for it.

Portraits of Isaac, Disability Support Workers in Melbourne

Isaac Wu

Disability Support Worker
Director

Isaac has provided disability support for more than three years and holds a certificate in personal training. Born in Malaysia, he has lived in Australia for more than 25 years and speaks English, Chinese, and Malay. He is punctual, organised, and reliable, and he works well with diverse clients.

Portraits of Kurt, Disability Support Workers in Melbourne

Kurt Brauns

Disability Support Worker

Kurt has two years of experience in disability support. He is enthusiastic, positive, and open to new experiences, and he brings steady energy to community activities and life skills sessions.

NOTE: All team members are in their early thirties. We match workers to each participant’s goals, preferences, and routines.

How we work

Quality and safeguards

The APO oversees incident processes, restrictive practice awareness, and risk planning. Staff receive guidance in low arousal practice and clear communication. Where a behaviour support plan exists, our team follows it and works with partner PBS practitioners.

Partner company

NeuraNova Psychology provides private psychology services outside of NDIS. Link from this page with a clear partner label. 

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