Support Coordination Team

Aaron is passionate about achieving great outcomes within the field of disability services. With a University degree in Sociology Aaron is excited to use those skills to help individuals better access the community and to achieve the best results possible.

Adrienne has over 15 years experience working in education This included the design and production of accessible digital content for the Deakin University’s division of Equity and Diversity. Whilst there, she took on a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), which is still in progress. Adrienne’s greatest pleasure is interacting with participants, and she is passionate about empowering people to reach their goals. Adrienne takes great pride in her ability to apply her lateral thinking to achieve the best results possible.

Chlea is extremely passionate about and has been working in the Disability Industry for 5 years. Her experience has come from being a Carer/Support Worker, working in the NDIS office, and now as a Support Coordinator. Working at the NDIS helped in providing Chlea with the knowledge needed to help participants understand and best utilise the funding in their plan. Chlea enjoys working with people of all ages to reach their maximum potential, achieve their goals and find the right providers. Outside of work Chlea loves animals, anything nature wise and yoga.

Claire has 8 years experience working in community support, mental health, disability and Department of Justice. She is an enrolled Nurse and is currently completing her Degree in Social Work/Health Science, which is where her passions lie! She loves being part of the journey of helping each client live the best life they can and being an integral part of our community.

Georgina is a Social Worker with over twenty years experience working with families, the mental health sector and in community health.  Georgina has recently gained a Masters of Mental Health (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Studies).  She enjoys collaborating with families and systems and takes a strength based approach that focuses on the unique situation, hopes and goals of those involved.  She has two children, a menagerie of animals and enjoys reading, the beach, film, music and chocolate.

Jackie has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, and have extensive experience working as a Kindergarten Teacher and Educational Leader in a variety of early childhood settings over the past 13 years. During this time Jackie has developed a strong set of skills to support the varying needs of children and families, and established detailed understanding of early child development, working with vulnerable families, and the school transition process. Jackie recognises the importance of the family in a child’s learning and development, and is passionate about ensuring children and families feel involved and empowered.

Kathie has been Nursing for 25 plus years, caring for all age groups in and out of the hospital settings. She is working for the Royal Flying Doctors in assisting and caring for people in the Mildura region. Kathie has a Diploma for Child Youth and Family Interventions and has worked for Mallee Family Care as a group facilitator with young families. Kathie has a personal passion with Autism as she has a son with Aspergers. She enjoys a challenge and her family work together as a team to get through day to day life’s activities.

With qualifications and experience in early childhood, special education, social work and allied health (physiotherapy), Magdalena also bring over 20 years of relevant industry experience across a range of roles. She has a keen understanding of the requirements of individuals with additional needs, their families and carers, supporting them to improve their engagement within the community and their lifelong wellbeing. She appreciates the importance of working with people with complex needs on their level and empowering them as much as possible to make their own choices and gain a higher level of independence in as many areas of their life as possible.

Renee has extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of Disability Employment, working with high needs participants, liaising with participant families, community agencies , employers and other professionals. Renee has a good understanding of the disability sector and available support options developed over the many years of experience as a DES Consultant promoting participants to community based services, employers and health professionals. Renee is passionate about making a difference and improving the life of an individual with disability, through inclusiveness within the community and meeting their desired outcomes.

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 .