Administration Team
Lisa
Lisa joins us from The Treehouse Geelong, where she is currently the Director. Lisa has a wealth of knowledge working in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder. With over 12 years of experience in the field, Lisa’s genuine passion has led her to Access Your Supports where she has taken on many roles leading to her current position as Assistant Director. Lisa is highly motivated to get the best outcomes for participants and has a genuine interest in family-centered practice.
Lisa is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity and is passionate about advocating for children and families living with ASD. Lisa is driven to provide the best support outcomes for children in mainstream education settings.
Claire
Claire is a loyal, sincere and generous individual who finds joy in spending time with her children, relishing good food and reading. Her spare time is spent catching up with friends over coffee or immersing herself in Nordic Noir. Claire’s passion lies in the disability industry, where she thrives on alleviating financial stress for many. Armed with technical expertise and a knack for problem-solving, she finds fulfillment in learning and adapting to the ever-evolving NDIS industry landscape. With a background in accounting and finance studies, including a postgraduate degree in Applied Business, Claire brings a valuable blend of knowledge and empathy to her role, making a positive impact on those around her.
Michael
Michael has been with Access Your Supports since 2016. He has worked in many areas of the business over the years including finance (payroll), Plan Management and he was one of the first Peer Mentors. He thoroughly enjoyed this role and it helped him gather first-hand experience in disability. Michael’s knowledge of the NDIS was developed through the rigors of Plan Management. In 2018 Michael completed a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) Majoring in Marketing. Concluding that year, Michael proudly took up the reins to become Peer Mentor Team Leader and has worked in this space ever since. Michael is loyal, honest, determined and thrives on working in a team, helping others and facing new challenges.
Alisha
Alisha is an approachable, thoughtful and cheerful individual. Known for her love of live music and spending quality time with friends and family, she is a footy enthusiast who passionately supports St Kilda, despite occasional disappointment. Alisha enjoys walks with her dog Lenny, indulging in coffee and brunch with family, and watching football. Alisha has worked in the disability sector since 2015 and is driven by her belief in the positive impact it can have. In her Human Resources role, she shapes culture and recruits top talent to support participants. An interesting fact about Alisha is that she plays the flute, and she’s grown up between Darwin and Canberra.
Ben
Deb
Deb is friendly, compassionate and organised. She loves catching up with friends and family, and enjoys music and dancing. With a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care and Disability), she is passionate about helping participants overcome everyday challenges and bringing positivity to their lives. For Deb, the most rewarding part of the role is seeing laughter and smiles. Known by her family for her “cleaning obsession,” she is highly adaptable and always eager to learn new things.
Emma
Emma is friendly, conscientious and kind. She enjoys bushwalking, reading, and spending time with her family. She cherishes working in the disability industry as she has the opportunity to witness people’s growth and thriving. Emma previously worked as an Occupational Therapist before starting a family. In her spare time, she enjoys getting out into nature, curling up with a good book and engaging with friends and family. The best part of her role is meeting and conversing with diverse individuals, both staff and participants.
Kate
Lara
Lara is kind, honest, and caring. She enjoys Pilates, yoga, swimming, beauty routines, and spending time with loved ones. She values making a positive impact on people’s lives and enjoys the supportive team environment of her role. Having explored various university pathways, Lara plans to study Business or Commerce to pursue a career in the business sector. Lara is obsessed with the colour pink, so much so that nearly everything she owns is pink and she once had a full head of pink hair!
Leeanne
