About us
Empowered Futures Pty Ltd is the outward expression of the internal passions of parents and professionals Brett & Carolyn Swann.
Brett & Carolyn have combined their professional experience with their own personal journey of caring for their daughter Lucy to establish Queensland’s newest and one of its most exciting disability providers.
It is our passion to challenge the way disability services are currently delivered. For over twenty years we have watched the commercialisation and commodification of disability care. We have experienced firsthand the frustration of service limitations and provider’s support driven solely by funding. We believe there must be a better way. Empowered Futures is committed to finding a better way. We are committed to travelling with families to find creative solutions to everyday struggles. We are committed to empowering families to triumph over the ‘disability system’ which rather than provide the necessary supports more often appears to be a blockage or source of frustration.
Our Core Values
ENABLE – Empowered Futures want to enable and facilitate young people and their families to receive high quality services and care. We can act as the conduit which can connect you to the right person at the right time so that small challenges don’t become big barriers. If we can’t provide the service we’re not afraid to link you with someone else who knows more about your area of need then we do.
EMPOWER – We want to empower young people and their families to have maximum control and optimal choice about the future. We want the best for your future and will plan and work with you to achieve it.
INNOVATE – We want to excel at finding new and different ways to approach problems and help you achieve your goals. We won’t settle for simply doing things the conventional way but will look for better and more effective solutions and approaches to the challenges you face.
INTEGRITY – Empowered Futures are committed to the highest levels of personal and professional integrity. We want to be honest, speaking the truth as well as living our lives in a genuine and authentic way. We will act with openness, transparency and accountability which will allow us to build strong relationships built on trust.
EQUITY – Empowered Futures believe in fairness and equity for all – irrespective of your ability or social status. We will determine not to allow our personal feelings to bias our decisions and believe everyone should get a fair go. We’re prepared to take on challenges and deal with difficult situations even if unpopular.
RESPECT – Empowered Futures seeks to show respect for the worth of every human – honouring and celebrating each individual’s uniqueness and showing ultimate regard for their dignity in all of our actions.