Our Commitment
At Purple Heather, we are committed to providing nurturing support and services to those we partner with. We aim to establish and sustain your community of informal, formal, and mainstream supports and services to provide you with the care and support you need.
Our Purpose
To create opportunities for people to feel safe and supported by providing care aimed at filling your cup.
Our Vision
To facilitate a nurturing environment that improves the health and wellbeing of individuals and to maintain family-based care arrangements where possible.
Our Values
We Are Inclusive
We champion you to have a voice, and not just a seat at the table. Building teams that include, value and trust each other is so important and we promise that no one is favoured or treated unfairly just because of who they are.
We Are Innovative
We provide reliable and responsive supports and always think outside the box. We are passionate and creative in finding solutions to overcome life’s challenges and believe that supports & services are never a one size fits all solution.
We Are Authentic
We strive to remain honest, original & genuine in our work and relationships. You are encouraged to speak openly, without judgement and ask questions. Relationships cannot grow without trust, and trust cannot be established unless you feel safe to show your authentic self.
We Are Holistic
We appreciate the importance of your story and collaboratively helping you achieve your goals. Working together and feeling connected to aspects of your journey that promotes positive physical, mental, emotional and social wellness
Our Story
The meaning behind our name
Purple Heather is the legendary flower of Scotland, as iconic as the lochs, haggis, and good old Nessie the Loch Ness Monster.
Originally from Glasgow in Scotland, Directors Paul & Ash emigrated to Perth WA in 2011. While Australia is now home, the love for their homeland is as strong as their passion for their work with people, families and communities. Ash is a social worker, and huge advocate for social change. She and Paul founded Purple Heather in 2022 with a desire to support and maintain family-based care arrangements for people and helping to fill the cups of participants and their supports.
People we work with
Our unique approach to care and coordination personalises the experience for every child, young person, and grownup we are connected to.
We focus on developing and sustaining trusting and therapeutic relationships with individuals and their Purple Heather team.
Why Purple Heather
Passion for about family-based care arrangements and support systems
Our seat at the table is to explore and design supports and services around the participant’s needs
We believe that filling your cup first will overflow into the lives of others.