Gus and Vince – A Close Relationship

By Gus.

Gus, Vince, and Rosanne.

Gus, Vince, and Rosanne.

My name is Gus and I have been supporting Vince since April 1998 and in that time we have formed a very close relationship, it has got that way at times that we can read each others mind and can be doing something we had been thinking of at that very moment. The both of us have become so tuned into each others thoughts now after all this time. That is, in a way we have become more like extended family than just a working relationship, involving client and support worker. In reality, it maybe only little things that we do for each other, but they make a big difference in a mutually beneficial partnership, like most relationships their has been some good times and so not so good times. Gone away together and also with Vince’s wife Rosanne, and often go to see a movie or a live show and exhibitions.



Like many, we have got very frustrated with the service providers as they do not provide much help or support and other services. However, if we go to a shopping centre and it is not easy to get into some of the shops or move around when inside, as they have too many things in the aisles.

Both of us have lost our mothers during our time together and Vince has also lost his father as mine passed away before I meet Vince.

We look after each other as it is a two way street as they say not a one way and usually try and help each other out if we have a problem such as look after our dogs and if Rosanne needs a lift to work when the van is in for a service or if she needs to be picked up after work, or if the van goes in for a service I will usually follow her and drive her back home. I usually get the Wednesday’s paper so I get two as one for me and one for Vince and also remember each others birthday and usually give a small gift but nothing over board and the same at Christmas time.

In 2005 Vince was awarded the Darebin citizen of the year and I was lucky to be on stage with him when he received it.

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