
Support Coordination Team

Duncan
Support Coordinator Team Leader/Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Duncan holds a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing. Duncan has worked in a variety of fields over his professional career which include arts, leadership, coaching, community cultural planning and development, and business and strategic planning. Through these experiences Duncan has been exposed to people with disabilities and also possesses lived experience with disability. Along with Support Coordination, Duncan will also be undertaking a Psychosocial Recovery Coach role. Through this role Duncan will work with participants to help them live a full and contributing life.

Alana
Support Coordinator
Alana completed her Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at RMIT University, and has 8 years experience in the disability and mental health sector. Alana has experience working with adults who present with complex behaviours, ASD, trauma, mental illness and intellectual disability. Alana is passionate about working with people to understand who they are, supporting them to reach their goals, and empowering them to live their best life. Outside of work, Alana loves cooking, doing home renovations, travelling and watching movies.

Alannah
Support Coordinator
Alannah is an Honours qualified Social Worker and has published an article about sex and relationships, an area she is very passionate about. Alannah is also studying to be a secondary teacher. She has lived experience of complex disabilities and mental health issues and understands the challenges of living alongside disabilities and mental health issues. In her spare time, Alannah enjoys reading, singing, and watching Netflix.

Anna
Support Coordinator
Anna has extensive knowledge and experience in the disability sector (16 years) as well as Department of Justice. She has primarily worked in the role of providing support and assistance to each person so that they may achieve / reach their personal goals – whether it be in employment, education, health & welfare, housing, registering with Centrelink and other government departments, referring to medical and other professional providers. Anna loves being able to contribute, guide, support and work alongside each one of her participants. Anna is also a Justice of the Peace and provides her services within the Geelong community when required.

Cassie
Support Coordinator
Cassie has a background and qualifications in AOD and Mental Health, as well as recently completing a Diploma of Community Services. She has lived experience with complex disabilities and understands the challenges that families face when managing family life alongside a disability. Cassie enjoys the beach, live music and reading. She is also a mum to 10 incredible children and loves the chaos that comes with a big family.

Charlotte
Support Coordinator
Charlotte is a highly motivated individual with experience in both the welfare sector and real estate industry and joins Access Your Supports with a thirst to help participants achieve their NDIS goals. Charlotte holds a Certificate IV in Community Services and has volunteered in the past working and supporting at-risk families with a whole-of-family approach. Charlotte enjoys bushwalking, watching Netflix and cooking in her downtime.

Crystal
Support Coordinator/Peer Mentor
Crystal is not currently studying but wishes to one day study Community Services. Crystal is passionate about supporting her participants in order to build their confidence and guiding youth to become confident within society. Crystal has an interest in nature, animals, meditation, walking and yoga. Crystal’s top 3 values are respect, loyalty, and trust.

Daniel
Support Coordinator
Daniel completed a Certificate IV in Youth Work in 2016. Daniel has also undertaken integration work within the school environment and was involved in a hands-on learning program for disengaged youths. Daniel seeks to support individuals as they grow and learn, connecting them with the services they need to achieve their goals.

Deidre
Support Coordinator

Elizabeth
Support Coordinator
building capacity and encouraging empowerment. Liz is a strong believer of respect, equality and having an inclusive society for all. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, camping and being outside in nature.

Emil
Support Coordinator

Jenna
Support Coordinator
Jenna has worked in the disability field for 4 years, working with a range of individuals both as a direct support worker and as a support coordinator. She holds a bachelor of health science, with majors in nutrition and health promotion. She is passionate about working together with participants to improve their confidence and ability to navigate the NDIS, and get the most out of their funding. Jenna has established networks within the Geelong region and understands the importance of linking participants into their local communities. Outside of work, Jenna loves getting outdoors and enjoys hiking and camping.

Jodie
Support Coordinator
Jodie has extensive experience in community services working for over 15 years in a variety of roles and completing work related courses including; a double diploma in Community Services; Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs. Jodie’s previous employment has included working as Case Manager for a disability employment service assisting job seekers with complex needs, working in the community teaching refugees conversational English, and more recently, working for the NDIS developing and implementing participant plans. Jodie has exceptional knowledge of the supports available in Geelong and is an avid networker. She is passionate about supporting participants to be valued members of society and to have meaningful lives. She believes it is critical to enable participants to be educated and informed in order to bring their NDIS plan to life and det the most out of the supports available.

Michelle
Support Coordinator
Michelle has been in the disability sector for over 4 years starting out as a support worker and then managing the Barwon region for Autism Spectrum Australia. Michelle has extensive experience with participants with Autism especially children. Michelle has a passion for empowering participants to achieve their goals. When not at work Michelle loves yoga, cooking and travelling the world.

Natalie
Support Coordinator (SUNSHINE COAST)
Natalie has over 10 years experience working in the disability employment sector. Natalie has also worked as an Educational Disability Support Worker within an adult classroom environment. Natalie has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and is passionate about providing a holistic approach to wellness and mental health.

Nicola
Support Coordinator (COLAC)
Nicola is a part of our talented Colac team. Nicola will share her experiences soon. Stay tuned.

Samantha
Support Coordinator
Samantha brings her passion for advocacy to her role at AYS. She has several years Departmental experience working in housing and homelessness , and extensive experience with public health and disability care. She also has lived experience with Autism and navigating the NDIS . Sam draws on her broad experience where she previously worked in communications, to help negotiate and advocate for clients . She is committed to person centred care being at the forefront of all her planning. Sam has a Cert IV and Diploma in Community Services, and is an accredited mental health first aid care giver . She’s a Mum to three busy kids, including one with special needs . In her spare time she mentors at risk youth , loves to cook and watching her boys play footy .

Samantha
Support Coordinator

Sarah
Support Coordinator (COLAC)
Sarah has recently completed a Bachelor in Human and Community Services, and has previously completed a Dual Diploma in Community Services (Case Management) and Counseling. Sarah has real life experience in lived disability and is now looking forward to being able to support her participants to achieve their goals and live their best life. Throughout her work experiences, Sarah has worked with a range of diverse groups including children, adults, family violence and teenage mothers, to name a few. Sarah is excited to bring her skills and experience to her role as a Support Coordinator.

Sarah
Support Coordination/Specialist Support Coordination

Susan
Support Coordinator (COLAC)