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

Deirdre has lived experience of disability and the health space and is passionate about working with participants to achieve their goals to be able to live their best life. Deirdre has extensive NDIS & disability sector knowledge and has been providing Support Coordination for 7 years and was previously a Case Manager/Team Leader in Out of Home Care/Therapeutic Foster Care and Disability. Working primarily with young people in Foster Care and adults in various care situations. Deirdre is welfare trained as well as holding a Bachelor of Social Work and draws on her training in disability and carer experience to support individuals, their families/carers from a person-centred and strength based perspective.

Elizabeth

Support Coordinator

Liz has completed a Diploma of Community Services and is currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work at Deakin University. She is passionate about supporting NDIS participants on their journey of achieving their goals and having positive outcomes. Liz is committed to support and assist participants to become more independent and confident in their own abilities through
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

Emil has a Bachelor in Psychological Science and has 3 years of experience supporting participants at AYS through various roles. Emil has comprehensive extensive knowledge of families and individuals with various disabilities and understands how to best support them to achieve their personal goals and build their capacity to live their life to it’s fullest potential.

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

Samantha is currently studying a post-graduate Law degree and one day hopes to practise Human Rights law. She is passionate about working with people to help them achieve great outcomes and live a full life. Samantha has extensively volunteered with refugees and asylum seekers in Nauru, Manus Island and Australia and has an understanding of the complexities around trauma, displacement and mental health. Samantha also holds a Bachelor of Arts/Professional Writing and Editing double degree and previously worked in the media industry. Outside of work Samantha enjoys the outdoors, road trips and spending time with family and friends.

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

Sarah is a qualified social worker with a bachelor degree from Monash university and is registered with the AASW. She has many years experience as both a support coordinator and specialist support coordinator. Sarah has a special interest in trauma informed care, neuroplasticity, developmental trauma, adoption, autism, complex family dynamics and the justice system. She has done extensive further studies with the Australian Childhood foundation , Knightlamp and Vanish to name a few. A dedicated volunteer, Sarah has counselled refugees and asylum seekers, and provides emotional support and psychological first aid to disaster affected people during the bushfire season. She is also a mum to 5 amazing kids , including two adopted through intercountry adoption.

Susan

Support Coordinator (COLAC)

Susan holds an Advanced Diploma in Disability and has worked for 25 years in the disability field. Susan’s passion lies in supporting people to live their good life. This passion has led her to many different roles and experiences which include support worker, House supervisor, managing an ADE, Planner – for service providers and DHHS, Assistant Manager/Acting Manager of A Disability Service Provider, managing a Support Coordination Team and Support Coordinator. Susan has extensive experience supporting people to achieve amazing life goals, such as finding a home of their own, attending university, getting a job, connecting to their culture and community, going on an independent holiday and of course helping them to make choices about who supports them and how that support looks.

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