Narelle Higginson Support Coordinator/ Founder
“My work history spans over 20 years advocating and empowering people with disability to achieve their personal goals. With a Bachelor in Social Science from the University of Western Sydney, I have a broad range of experience to share having worked with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities and support needs. I have lived in the Northern Territory for over 15 years and I am passionate about the rights of people with disability.”
Kirsty Noble Support Coordinator
BA (Psych), Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape Design), Cert IV Business Administration
Kirsty brings a rare blend of professional expertise, creativity, and lived experience to her work in the disability sector. With extensive experience as a support worker, advocate, trainer, public guardian, and project manager, she has spent many years helping people navigate complex systems and achieve meaningful, life‑enhancing outcomes.
Her background is as diverse as it is rich. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Kirsty went on to study horticulture and landscape design—skills she later took abroad. While living in the USA and Argentina, she founded and operated an international garden tour company, combining her love of design, culture, and community connection.
Today, Kirsty channels her passion into securing positive, empowering outcomes for NDIS participants. She is known for her practical approach, strong advocacy, and unwavering commitment to ensuring people receive the supports they need to thrive.
Personalised | Experienced | Respectful
A1 Lifestyle Services is NDIS registered for Coordination of Supports. We have extensive experience working with people with complex needs. We provide quality, individualised supports that will enhance and maintain your independence and lifestyle choices.
We have strong relationships with service providers throughout Darwin and believe in building genuine, long lasting partnerships. As proud locals, we have strong connections with and knowledge of a whole range of supports in our local community.
Our Mission
To empower people to thrive.
Our Values
Respect and Equality
Inclusion and Collaboration
Diversity and Self Determination
Accountability and Integrity
Our Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
A1 Lifestyle Services recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this continent and the islands of the Torres Strait. In doing so, we acknowledge our shared history; recognise the right to self-determination and the importance of connection to and access to country. We acknowledge and respect distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural differences, beliefs, values and languages. We are committed to working alongside the Traditional Custodial Owners of the land on which we live, work, meet and play, to advance the aspirations of our local Aboriginal communities.
“I have found Narelle to be warm, caring, and reassuring. She is knowledgeable, skilled and compassionate in all aspects of the services she provides. She has supported my husband and I after his stroke by guiding and linking us to services and support that we did not even know existed. I would highly recommend Narelle for the wonderful support and assistance she has provided both of us. Thankyou Narelle it has really meant a lot to both us.“
Deidre E
