Feedback from support work, personal training and professional settings. Roles are shown as originally supplied. Participant names within support reviews are withheld; the remaining wording is reproduced as supplied.

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SUPPORT WORK

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Support review 1 · Anonymous

Luke is a great support worker. Friendly, reliable and well organized. One of the best.

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Support review 2 · Edward

I can definitely recommend Luke as an exceptional support worker. Luke has provided me with reliable, professional, and compassionate support, particularly in navigating stressful issues.

Luke is kind, patient, well-organised, and communicates clearly. Luke consistently acts in my best interests, follows through on commitments, and helps reduce stress during what were often complex or time-sensitive matters. His calm and respectful approach made a meaningful difference to my confidence and wellbeing.

I would not hesitate to recommend Luke to others seeking dependable and supportive assistance.

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Support review 3 · Anonymous

Luke Girke has been an exceptional support worker for [name withheld], demonstrating a compassionate, patient, and person-centered approach. His ability to build rapport and create a safe, trusting environment has significantly contributed to [name withheld]’s confidence and independence. Luke consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that [name withheld] feels heard, supported, and empowered in his recovery journey. His dedication, reliability, and trauma-informed care approach have had a positive impact on [name withheld]’s well-being. I highly recommend Luke for his professionalism, empathy, and unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those he supports.

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Support review 4 · Anonymous

Luke is great at communicating and has help [name withheld] with all his knowledge, skills and experience to try to live a normal life. Luke has been very efficient at handling all situation.

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Support review 5 · Anonymous

Luke's first day as a support worker for my son went really well. He really put my mind at ease. I think Luke has a very thoughtful approach when dealing with his clients.

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Support review 6 · Anonymous

I am immensely grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by Luke. From our very first session, he exhibited a genuine empathy that immediately put me at ease. Luke has an extraordinary ability to listen without judgment, creating a safe and trusting environment where I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings. His kindness and understanding are truly remarkable, and his ability to connect on a personal level has been incredibly comforting.

In addition to his compassionate nature, Luke's dedication and adaptability are truly commendable. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that I feel supported and understood.

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Support review 7 · Cameron

Luke offers excellent service
Open minded and non judgemental, recommended to use and has a safe recent vehicle

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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

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The Very Reverend Father Cary Mansell

Senior Chaplain, St. Michael's Grammar School

I have known Luke Girke even before he came to St Michael’s when he was baptised with his older Sister in the School Chapel. Since he began at the School at the beginning of 2006, I have seen Luke regularly. His family are well respected by all sectors of the Community.

I have always found Luke to be a warm and engaging person, willing to be involved in any activity that the School might offer. His work as the Head Server has been outstanding; he has shown a great deal of maturity in showing leadership amongst his peers, who regard him highly. His commitment to Basketball has shown his ability to manage his time well.

In 2011 Luke was awarded the Community of the Sisters of the Church Award for outstanding leadership of the Chapel. The Awardee is chosen by the Head of the School [Simon Gipson OAM] and the Senior Chaplain and is regarded as a significant honour.

I have no hesitation in recommending Luke…

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Professor Jane Pirkis

Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne

I have had the pleasure of watching Luke grow into a fine young man. Luke has many excellent qualities. He is very bright and a much deeper thinker than many people of his age. He is diligent and thorough, and keen to learn. He is considerate and caring, and has a strong sense of loyalty. He has a large group of friends, many of whom he has been close to since his early school years.

Luke has a very healthy outlook on life and likes to keep fit. He has played basketball at a highly competitive level, and has been keen to ‘give back’ to the sport by coaching much younger players. He is a team player in the true sense of the word, and enjoys the successes of others as much as his own achievements.

On occasions, I have employed Luke on a casual basis to help out with various research projects. He has always shown commitment to the task at hand, grasped what is required very quickly, and been able to ‘run with it’. He strikes the perfect balance between being able to be left to his own devices and operate autonomously, and being prepared to ask questions and clarify things if he is unsure of anything. On the most recent occasion, I employed him to extract and code data for a particular project. He impressed me during the training by taking something of a leadership role with some of the younger casual staff who were less familiar with working in a university environment. Luke has a very strong sense of social justice. He is concerned about the problems of the world and strives to make a difference in all he does. It was no surprise to me to hear that he had chosen to study Law, and I am very confident that he will make a fine lawyer in the not-too-distant future... I wouldn’t mind betting that it will involve improving the circumstances of those who are disadvantaged in some way.”

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TRAINING FEEDBACK

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Soli Tesema

Musician, The Voice

I highly, highly recommend Luke's services. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the world of health and fitness, but most importantly he is encouraging and will push you to your limits, truly allowing you to become the best version of yourself. I guarantee anyone who is training with Luke will walk away from their sessions feeling stronger, enlightened, and well-equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to further progress their health journey. 5 stars from me!

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Peter Sakis

Consultant, Urbis

Luke not only showed his commitment to improving my health and fitness but demonstrated a unique attention to detail and a deep understanding of how to improve my own performance to achieve my goals.

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Matthew Roberts

Photographer

Luke is an incredible guy. Training with him feels nothing more than training with a good mate, except the amount of work you get done is extreme. His motivation and knowledge is above all else and it really does rub off on you.

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Josh Bentley

Social Media Influencer

I’ve trained with Luke only a handful of times, but it has been a very good learning experience each time, from technique training tips to strategies with nutrition and supplement information. Being someone who lives for fitness, I can confidently say Luke has a vast knowledge of training and health, and I have found it quite helpful.

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Jackson Crawshaw

Engineering Student

Luke provided me with real fitness advice to get real results.