Meet The Team

Sian founded Here2Home in 2019 after working in various positions since 2012 for State Government at Disability SA. Sian holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology) and has a strong interest in how the mind works.

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Food: Mexican

Animal: My dog, Hugo

Movie: The Devil Wears Prada

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English

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With 14 years of dedicated experience in the disability sector, Erica is an experienced leader passionate about driving positive change and fostering inclusive environments. Erica firmly believe in leading by example, embodying the values I instil in the team. Erica's leadership style centres on collaboration, transparency, and resilience, thriving on challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation. 

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Food: Veggie burrito 

Animal: My dog, Macy 

TV Show: Friends. 

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English

Casey is a friendly and approachable person, who loves the outdoors and animals.

Casey has over 5 years of experience in the disability space. She has completed a Bachelor of Business Management, which provides her with a well-rounded understanding of the business and finance environment.

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Specific skills that Casey brings to her role are a strong set of analytical skills and high-level problem-solving skills. She is very tech savvy and prides herself on her ability to effectively communicate, and work as a team player.

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Casey enjoys working with like minded individuals and in an industry where everyone is doing their best to support people who need it the most.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My name is Joseph and I joined Here2Home in 2021, first as a Specialist Support Coordinator and a Support Coordinator. In 2022, I moved into the role of Team Manager.

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I have earned my Bachelor of Behavioural Science and have commenced my postgraduate studies in Psychology. I have worked in the Human Services Sector in Queensland for 13 years, in Victoria for 6 years, and more than 2 years in South Australia. 

I enjoy the company of people, riding my bike, reading books, and especially building great memories with my family through spending quality time, being present, and having lots of fun.  

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I’m Terri and I have the privilege of supporting a wonderful team at H2H and am one of the Team Managers. 

I am a developmental educator with over 25 years of experience in the disability sector. I studied Developmental Education at Flinders University and Rehabilitation at the University of Calgary, building on my previous career as a qualified early childhood educator.

Throughout my journey, I’ve worn many hats including – support coordinator, case manager, parenting practitioner, school leavers and employment supports facilitator, early childhood practitioner, and more recently service area manager. 

I’ve had the privilege of working closely with families and participants across metro and regional areas in SA and VIC, particularly in the not-for-profit and health sectors.  

With a deep knowledge in all things NDIS, I’m passionate about helping and empowering others to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. 

When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying time with my family, pets, and friends, watching, and playing sports, or soaking up the beauty of the great outdoors.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Elle commenced her career in the South Australian disability sector in 2015 after graduating from the university with a Bachelor of Psychological Science.  The changing space of disability services at the time saw her working in various government departments, developing an extensive knowledge of the industry.

After taking a year off to travel overseas, Elle joined the Here2Home team upon her return in 2020 as a Specialist Support Coordinator.  This allowed her to work more closely with participants and their families and assist them to feel supported and empowered to achieve their goals. 

As the Here2Home team grew, Elle transitioned to the role of Compliance Officer, assisting to ensure we continue to provide quality work of a high standard.  Elle enjoys being a part of a strong, supportive and cohesive team.

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Family and friends are very important to Elle and she loves spending time with them as often as she can. ​

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My name is Carmelina, and I am the Administration Officer at Here2Home. I’ve had the privilege of serving in various roles at the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion – Disability Services. Commencing my employment on August 1, 1982. I transitioned through roles ranging from cleaner to pantry hand, and then moving into administrative positions. My employment within the government ended on June 30, 2019, when I gained employment in the private disability sector, under the NDIA. 

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Throughout my career, I have found fulfillment in dynamic learning environments and through collaboration. The autonomy and trust given to me by my Team at Here2home has been particularly rewarding. In my job, I get to see the direct results of my efforts, which is incredibly satisfying. I really enjoy the people I work with. Everyone works well independently but are also great when it comes to teamwork.

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I appreciate the opportunity to constantly learn and develop new skills, as well as the support and resources that my company provides to help me do so.

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Dream job: Private detective

People remember: My smile and bubbly personality.

Loves: Cooking and helping people

Food:  Risotto​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I have over 15 years’ experience in various positions in the Disability sector including but not limited to administration, intake, training, liaison, finance, and leadership roles.

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I really enjoy speaking with participants or their nominees/guardians and, learning about their preferences and requirements in a coordinator.  I enjoy learning new things every day while engaging with people from all walks of life and, being part of the amazing Here2Home team. 

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Food: Chicken Pad Thai

Animal: Domestic – dog and Wild - Tiger

Movie: Titanic, Taken, John Wick – can’t just pick one as list is endless 

TV Show: I don’t really have a favourite as I watch and enjoy a lot – I do love a great series.

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Prior to working for Here2Home I worked in the retail space first as an assistant and then as 2IC, I am also a professionally qualified make-up artist and pride myself in building successful ongoing relationships with clients and colleagues.

The skills I believe I bring to my role are strong communication, attention to detail, conflict resolution/problem-solving skills and time management. I enjoy speaking with participants when taking the phones and, supporting the Here2Home team. 

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Food: Chicken Parmy 

Animal: Dogs 

Movie: Coyote Ugly

TV Show: Too many to name

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In my role as a Specialist Support Coordinator with Here2Home, I have been privileged to enter the world of NDIS participants and be part of their unique journey in pursuing independence. It brings joy to all parties involved in their network of supports, seeing participants pursue and reach their NDIS goals. 

With my diverse professional qualifications, including a registered Diploma of Counselling, as well as Diplomas in Management and Human Resources Management, I bring a well-rounded skill set to my role. I have also undergone advanced training in suicide prevention, mental health first aid, managing aggression and potential aggression (MAPA), safeguarding children, and Domestic Violence Response training facilitated by Lifeline. 

Throughout my career, I have gained valuable expertise in supporting NDIS participants with Acquired Brain Injury, early onset Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Psychosocial Disability. By embracing the principle that every participant's needs are distinct, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered support that truly makes a positive difference in their lives by enabling them to exercise better choice and control. 

Working at Here2Home is fulfilling for several reasons. The organisation's excellent reputation in the Disability Sector, flexible work arrangements, and growth opportunities create a supportive and enriching environment. I am committed to upholding Here2Home's standards, values, and building strong relationships with participants through genuine care and responsiveness.

In my free time I enjoy running, time spent in nature, making soy candles and spending time with family, friends, and my puppy!

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A highlight for me being a NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator (SSC), is connecting and getting to know people from all walks of life.  I learn from every person that I meet - the participant, their family members, communities, and all informal/formal supports e.g., therapists.  In my practice I've seen how people change and progress in life, and I love to celebrate their successes with them.

I believe that it is important to listen and hear what you want from your NDIS supports, combining this with my knowledge and experience in the NDIS sector. By working together, I can connect you with the most appropriate services available in the community, to ensure you get the best support.

As an SSC, my practice is to deliver an expert approach to address participant’s complex support needs, while also identifying risks/potential risks in their environment. I support people with a range of physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities, assisting to implement supports that aid in removing complexities they currently experience. 

My experience extends to sourcing appropriate accommodation and engaging providers (Government, Private and/or Community Housing) and may also include Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) if required. Most importantly in my SSC role, I enjoy supporting participants to implement their NDIS plan to its full potential.     

Outside of work I enjoy spending time doing activities with my children that they enjoy, I love to watch soccer and, spend as much time as I can gardening and cooking. 

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I am currently completing my final honour’s year in psychology, ideally my end goal is to practice as an organisational psychologist. 

Currently I am working as a qualified Specialist Support Coordinator with Here2Home. Previous roles have included support work, mentoring and counselling. I have first-hand experience working in the mental health space, supporting a broad range of disabilities and this is an area I am passionate about.

I have a unique skillset and I am multilingual and language proficient in Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, and English. Through my tertiary education and lived experiences, my ability to delivery culturally competent supports is second to none.

I utilize an evidence-based person-centred approach in supporting my participants.

I would welcome the opportunity to assist you on your NDIS journey.

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As a Specialist Support Coordinator with Here2Home, I love being part of a team where I am valued and supported to continually develop my knowledge and skills. The support that I am offered means that I can give an excellent service to all those that I support. 

I enjoy working together with participants and their families by using the strength of active listening, and a curiosity that helps bring to light a participant's strengths and the environments that allow those strengths to flourish. My goal is to enable engagement in activities that bring joy and enhance wellbeing in a participant's everyday life. 

My previous roles as a Disability and Youth Support Worker, Mental Health Triage Worker and Mental Health Clinician have helped me develop a solid foundation of knowledge about the Disability and Mental Health Sector. 

I love being outdoors, bushwalking, growing my own food and natural health. I am also a qualified Homoeopath and Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Teacher Trainer. I play guitar and enjoy dancing and spending time with my cat George.

I look forward to meeting and working with you to attain your NDIS goals.

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For four years from 2017 to 2020 I spent my time studying at UniSA, working toward, and completing a Bachelor of Social Work. Throughout these years of study, I gained a sound knowledge and understanding of person-centred care. 

I have only worked in the Disability field and this work brings me great rewards, challenge, and a sense of achievement. Knowing I have helped someone else improve their quality of life and achieve their goals, gives me both personal and professional satisfaction. The knowledge I learnt yesterday, I continue to apply to my work today. 

The diversity of working as a Specialist Support Coordinator allows me to learn about different cultures, lifestyles and increase my knowledge on how to achieve best practice and person-centred care. Every participant has a different situation and expected outcomes from their NDIS plan, I thoroughly enjoy learning about all different walks of life. 

When I’m not working with NDIS participants, you can find me bingeing Netflix shows, exercising, cooking, and spending time with my friends, family and my cat, Bert. 

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My journey to becoming a Specialist Support Coordinator (SSC), started with earning my Bachelor of Psychology (HONS), and master’s degree of Social Work at Flinders University and am officially registered for both degrees. I am a registered NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and, have worked as a youth mentor and support worker in previous roles. 

I practice from a holistic, environment and culture-focused, empowerment and human rights-based framework. I believe that people are the experts in their own lives and thus I don’t try to impose my own values or beliefs on other people. I will be guided by the participant and their family, and their goals. 

As an SSC my experience in the NDIS space is varied and vast, while I specialise working with youth, as an SSC I provide support to participants of all ages and from different cultural backgrounds. Some of the areas I have experience with are, supporting participants living with complex mental health/psychosocial disorders, Korsakoff’s Syndrome, Autism, Intellectual Disability, and physical impairments. 

I have experience supporting NDIS participants to find accommodation, that allows them to live more independently (SIL and SDA under NDIS). Often this includes supporting their transition from a government/health funded setting/structure. My SSC role can include engaging and working with the other government departments such as: the Office of the Public Advocate, SACAT, SA Health, Housing SA, Public Trustee, and the Department for Child Protection.

In my own time, I enjoy learning about the world, philosophy, different cultures and the role of education, learning, knowledge, and metaphysics in society. I love to have fun by engaging in outdoor activities such as sport, camping, surfing, swimming, and hiking. Indoors I like to play video games, watch movies, and spend time with family. 

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I have been working as a Specialist Support Coordinator / Support Coordinator for over two years, prior to this I was a support worker and administration officer. I sometimes feel that I “fell” into a role within Support Coordination, now I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Having already completed a Certificate IV in Disability, I am currently in the process of studying a Bachelor of Social Work through Flinders University. In the past I studied for two years toward becoming a registered nurse but decided, over time, that vocation was not the right path for me.

I have a passion for supporting young people and their families, building rapport, and navigating complex situations/dynamics. My aim is to ensure you meet your NDIS goals while we build both your formal and informal support networks. 

I connect well with people of all ages and look forward to helping you navigate your NDIS services.

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I completed a bachelor’s degree in integrative counselling and psychotherapy in 2021, this serendipitously led me to my current role as a Support Coordinator which I love. 

My experience has seen me work with children and adults, with varying needs and support requirements. My background has provided a wonderful underpinning to the work I do, as a naturally empathetic and compassionate person I find Support Coordination work meaningful and a role in which I am continuously learning and growing within. I enjoy seeing consistent, positive changes in the lives of individuals and families I work for/alongside.

My toddler keeps me busy when I'm not working, and so does my big dog Artie.  We love spending time in the sunshine, at the beach, or among the green of the scrub. I have a love of cooking and sharing food (I'm a feeder, I can't help it!) and I also love art, I would love to study art therapy in the future but for now - messy play with my son will do. All of this keeps my cup full.

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My journey into Support Coordination started with a Bachelor of Education Degree that led me through the Education system as a Primary School teacher. My specialty here was working with kids facing barriers that most kids did not need to worry about. 

I moved from Education into healing therapies. I am a qualified Kinesiologist as well as Reiki Master. This has really deepened my insight into the effects barriers have on people. 

I have more recently been a Youth Navigator and Complex Trauma practitioner working with young Indigenous adults.  

I practice from a human rights framework that promotes the rights of people with disabilities to build a more accessible, more inclusive community. I believe they are the experts, and I will be guided by them, their family, and their NDIS goals.   

As an NDIS Support Coordinator, I have experience in intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory, or physical impairments and psychiatric (psychosocial) conditions. I provide service to participants of all ages, from different cultural backgrounds and provide support to engage with services of their choice, to find appropriate accommodation (SIL, SDA,), engage with multiple sectors (Health, Legal, Employment, Education), and build their capacity to understand and navigate the NDIS system.  

In my own time, I do what I can to take care of myself and enjoy life as much as possible. I paint, read, and write. I love the beach and if there is a Botanic Garden anywhere close, I am there. As I have built capacity for myself, I am daring to have fun and love hanging out with my kids and their partners.

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My journey onto the NDIS landscape commenced five years ago where I provided holistic support and mentoring in my local community.  This led to Support Coordination as I saw the need for people to be supported to navigate complex systems and processes so that they may access the support they are entitled to and live a better life.  Here I have used my skills and knowledge to enable people to connect with their local community and services to meet their needs and expand their opportunities. 

My professional and volunteer roles have given me the opportunity to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities including, intellectual disability, sensory impairments, autism spectrum disorder, mobility impairments, and mental illness.  However, I see people as so much more than these characteristics and view people as unique individuals with their own strengths, capacities and interests.  I am committed to meeting people where they are at and working with them collaboratively to meet their goals.

I have personal experience in caring for a loved one with a disability, including the role of being a guardian and NDIS nominee.  This has given me skills in working with family and informal supports in tandem with NDIS participants to build their skills and become more independent. 

I live in the Southern region of Adelaide where I enjoy the beaches and hiking in the scrub.  Other interests include creative pursuits such as mosaics, painting and singing in a local cover band.  I am committed to furthering my education and study Social Science and Counselling at University.  I am also an active volunteer and have a strong purpose to be of service to others.

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