Downsizing with Care is a Canberra based business who help people declutter, downsize and move to a new home.
Our clients don’t want to just throw their memories away in a skip. They really want to find a good home for their possessions or sell them with a minimum of hassle. Above all, they want to be in control of what happens to everything, so that they avoid burdening others with the job and are ready to move onto the next stage in their lives.
Our team of highly capable staff are compassionate, understanding and committed to help you declutter and downsize in the most effective way possible.
Melissa Freasier
Director
Melissa has personal experience with growing up in a home with a lot of joy, love and laughter but also a lot of accumulations! She is a Certified Organizing Specialist, a professional member of the Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO) and regularly speaks on the subjects of downsizing and decluttering. She has had the pleasure of personally assisting dozens of householders to declutter, downsize and move. Prior to starting Downsizing with Care, Melissa worked as a teacher, trainer and technical writer.
Denise Pausina
Downsizing and Decluttering Specialist
Denise has a background in education and experience in supporting people with a variety of abilities in learning to live independently and work in open employment. She has moved countless times with her Defence husband and adjusted to living in several different communities both interstate and overseas. Denise is open minded, quick on her feet and is a born organiser.
Her empathy and joyful sense of humour make her clients feel at ease. She has completed training by Hoarding Home Solutions – Australia’s pre-eminent training organisation for independent service providers who work with hoarders and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Professional Organisers.
Her empathy and joyful sense of humour make her clients feel at ease. She has completed training by Hoarding Home Solutions – Australia’s pre-eminent training organisation for independent service providers who work with hoarders and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Professional Organisers.
Daniela Volpato
Downsizing and Decluttering Specialist
Daniela is an organised mother of two small boys and has the patience of a saint. Her calm and friendly manner, as well as strong work ethic, make Daniela an incredible asset to our team. Daniela is well versed in working with our more reluctant clients to help them declutter, move or organise their homes at their own pace. Daniela is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling and Certificate IV in Community Services.
Marie White
Downsizing and Decluttering Specialist
Through her work with Downsizing with Care, Marie has helped countless householders throughout the Canberra region downsize and move. A softly spoken “people person” and consummate project manager, she instantly sets people at ease. Having helped our clients with all kinds of situations, from complex disorganisation situations, retirement village moves and deceased estates, she knows too well the emotional role which possessions can play in our lives. Marie is a proud graduate of the Hoarding Home Solutions course and is currently studying a Certificate IV in Community Services.