Alyssa has worked in disability since 2014 and has an extensive understanding of supported employment. This hands-on frontline experience coupled with disability leadership and implementing business improvement strategies for a large disability NFP, makes Alyssa uniquely well rounded. 

Alyssa started in the sector after her nieces were diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. This fueled her passion to positively impact on the world they grew up in so they could live the life they wanted and not one defined by societal expectations.   

Alyssa loves supporting people with a disability to live the life they choose and believes everyone has the right to equitable participation in an inclusive and accessible community.

Alyssa holds a Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion,  Mental Health First Aid, and a Bachelor Business Event / Sports Management.

Lennice has an impressive career in the community services sector spanning  disability support, special school education, respite, in home services, spinal care, &   aged care. More recently, Lennice led a team of support workers to deliver quality supports.  

On a personal note, Lennice also nursed her sister through her year long battle with a rare aggressive cancer,  and continues to provide informal support to her children who living with schizophrenia.  This has given Lennice great insight into mental health and an intimate understanding of some of the hurdles people face when trying to support loved ones recovering from psychosocial disability.

Lennice has Certificate IV in Disability (2016), Certificate III in Home and Community Care,  Mental Health First Aid (2017). 

Wendy loves golf and is also a fit, calm, friendly, caring, compassionate and vibrant support worker who is flexible in her approach to supporting people. Wendy has previously  provided outreach support to women in prison and supported people experiencing homelessness.  Wendy is currently studying Certificate IV Mental Health. 

Olivia loves people from all walks of life, animals, camping, rollerblading, and adventure. Liv brings 15 years of personal training experience to her role as a support worker and loves helping people to meet their fitness goals while connecting to their community and reaching for the stars. Olivia believes in a whole of life holisitic approach to well-being and has a Certificate III Individual Support and a Certificate IV Fitness.

Before commencing support work, Steph worked in finance and at a local tavern. Steph has been studying Bachelor Business / Bachelor Psychological Science since 2017 with graduation expected in 2024. 

Isabella is in her final year of a double degree studying Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Masters of Mental Health Practice. Issy also holds a Certificate III in Fitness. Education coupled with growing up in an environment surrounded by mental illness has given Issy a different perspective in helping both herself and others understand the impacts psychosocial disability can have on an individual in all areas of their life as well as on those around them. 

This lived experience has driven Issy's passion for providing support and advocating for mental health, especially eliminating stigma and helping people to live a life of their choosing.