Simon is the founder and Director of NDIThrive, bringing over 30 years of experience in helping others.

 

Qualifications: Pranayama and Reiki Master, Sound Healer, and Shaman trained in Nordic and Japanese studies,

 

Simon also facilitates Creative Art and Woodwork sessions, and is the “Soul” component of the Mind, Body and Soul Experience for participants. Horticulture and Landscaping background plus Cert 3 in Health Services. 

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Interests: With a deep love for gardening, landscaping, the outdoors, and art, Simon brings grounded wisdom and creativity into every program.

 

 

Dislikes: Computers, Technology, Greed and SNAKES!.

Tracy is the founder and Co-Director of NDIThrive.

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Married to Husband Simon of 30 years.

6 children and 6 grandchildren, and a Homeschooling background of more than 30 years,

 

Qualifications: A Pranayama and Reiki Master and Shaman trained in Nordic and Japanese traditions, Tracy holds a Diploma of Business and Advanced Diploma of Shamanism, combining practical business skills with deep spiritual insight. She is also a published Author.

 

Likes: Reading, writing, technology, log fires, deep conversations, philosophy, and plenty of popcorn with a good book on a rainy night,

 

Dislikes: No time for injustice, sports, early mornings, extreme heat, or forced exercise! Hates bullies and being told NO!

I came from managing accommodation for 12 years for people living with high complex needs. I’ve worked in Disability Support for 30 years.

 

I have twins at university, I have a German shepherd, a Bengal cat and lots of fish

 

Qualifications: I have far too many qualifications to mention here. My favorites within the disability sector have been Positive complex behavior management and Auslan. I also hold TAE - meaning that I can teach and write courses I have studied. (I have many interests). Among other interests I am a Diving Instructor that has spent many years taking groups to Vanuatu.

 

Likes: Experiencing new things, foods, smells, places, cultures, I love gardening and getting away to quiet spots in the Winter. Birds!!

 

Dislikes: Cruelty to animals , Sultanas (eww gross) -If they surprise me in food, that food may be lost to me forever. Oh, and I absolutely hate earwigs.

Married to my beautiful Wife Settie and love our 13-year-old Puglier Ferris

 

Qualifications:

Registered VIT Early Childhood Teacher

Diploma of Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy

Certified Synergetic Play Therapist

Qualified Yoga and Yin Teacher

Grade 6 AMEB Classical Piano

ANZCA Drum Kit - Grade 8

Certificate 3 in Fitness Training

Certificate 4 in Personal Training

 

Likes: Connecting with like-minded souls, neuroscience, nervous system, neuromuscular systems, Movies, Nature, especially trees. Creating on all levels, painting, drawing, dancing, singing, chanting, meditation and mindful practices. Understanding others potentially and seeing others shine in their own wisdom. Myths and legends.

 

Dislikes: People without awareness of social justice, integrity or respect.

Farm Estate Head Groundskeeper

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Worked in Disability Support for 5 years

 

 

Anthony loves being outdoors with Animals and People. The quiet achiever who keeps everything ticking over behind the scenes — without him, the farm wouldn’t be the same.

 

 

Likes: Good Conversations, Kindness, Helping Others and listening to Music.

 

 

Dislikes: Unfairness, Cruelty to Animals and hot days!

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Diploma of Counselling

Accredited Youth Mentor

Reiki Certificates Level I & II

 

 

Likes: The beach, my dog Stella, being with loved ones, movies + series and horse riding

 

 

Dislikes: Intentionally mean people

Senior Nurse, Senior Support Staff

 

Qualifications:

Diploma of Nursing

Cert 3 in Independent Support

Associate Diploma Health Science and Beauty therapy

Level 3 Support Coordinator

 

Married with 2 Adult Children

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Likes: Positive Energy, Meditation and Sound Baths, Nature and Helping Others through Herbology and Naturopathy

 

Dislikes: Negativity, cold weather and Brussel Sprouts!

 

Mother of 3 children & 6 cats

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Qualifications: Cert 4 Disability

Self taught Artist

Support worker for 8 years

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Likes: cats & all animals. Creative projects, art, craft. Decorating, fashion, gardening, cooking, op shopping. Helping others.

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Dislikes: Chihuahuas & celery.

Counsellor/ Psychosocial Recovery Coach and Support Worker 

 

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Very passionate in psychosocial and counselling field with 6 years experience in aged care, disability and youth mental health and support work.

Completed certificate 2 in community services as well as completed Diploma in counselling and certificates in Psychosocial Recovery Coaching at Swinburne University. Have a very big European family and can cook up a storm.

 

 

Likes: Adventure, Movie nights in and cooking.

 

 

Dislikes: Cold rainy days

 

I love spending quality family times and up for intellectual conversation. Always have a smile on and love a good chat

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Studying Cert 4 in Youth Work

Cert 3 Building and Construction

Qualified Tattooist

 

 

Likes: Painting, music, exercising, boxing, exploring, reptiles, traveling and helping people reach their goals and potential!

 

 

Dislikes: Bullying and unkind people!

Support Worker

 

​Qualifications:

Cert 4 in Disability

Cert 2 in Animals Studies

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Loves working and integrating regulating techniques through working with Animals.

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Likes: Good Conversations, Kindness and Helping Others and listening to Music.

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Dislikes: Unfairness, Cruelty to Animals and hot days!

 

Disability support worker for 2 years

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Qualifications: Cert 4 in disability, Cert 3 in allied health Assistance & Cert 3 in sport and recreation.

 

Outside of work I do Pilates in the afternoon, journalling & reading. I love painting or colouring in whilst listening to music.

 

Likes: Self help books, watching movies, art, cleaning, cats, exercise & travelling

 

Dislikes: Spiders, Heights, Jumpscares in movies & rollercoasters 🤍 🤍

 

Mental Health Worker - Provisional Clinical Psychologist

 

Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, Currently undertaking Masters

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Likes: Exercise (although I am terrible at Sports), video gaming, reading, and crafts.

 

Dislikes: Early mornings and rainy days

Support Worker

 

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Worked in Disability Support for 10 years

 

 

Mother of 3 teenagers

 

 

Mel has extensive experience in the disability sector supporting both family and Clients alike.

 

 

Likes: Music, Deep conversations about Spirituality, Animals and Nice Weather

 

 

Dislikes: Inequality,

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Cert 4 in Disability Services

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I am focused on putting my knowledge to help support people to live their best life possible. I am

passionate about best practice and achieving great outcomes for the individuals I work with. My career

objective is to gain as much experience as I can while enjoying the challenges each new position brings.

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Likes: Crafts, Photography and Animals.

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Dislikes: Spiders, Heights, Bullying

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Bricklayer

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Supportive and easygoing person with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for helping others. Worked in the construction industry for over 10 years and recently made the move into support work after seeing the difference quality support can make.
I've grown up playing footy and love all things sport - I currently do amateur boxing and enjoy encouraging others to get active, build confidence, or just have a good chat and some fun.

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Likes: Sports including Footy and Boxing

 

Dislikes: Maths, rude people and TUNA! 

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Diploma in Shamanism

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I am super fun and compassionate, with an immense passion for supporting people to live empowered lives. I have a love for all things music, and can be found deep in concentration playing the bass guitar or at a gig. Apart from my partner, the love of my lives are our two adorable kittens.

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Likes

Spirituality, my kittens, animals in general, seeing bands, making and listening to music, cooking and meditation,

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Dislikes

Spiders and Elevators!

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Support Worker/Administration Assistant

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Qualifications: Studying Cert 3/4 in Disability and Reiki 1, 2 and studying 3 currently

 

 

A deeply holistic and Spiritual Philosophy that is generational and ingrained.

 

 

Likes: Crystals, Music, Animals, kindness and Helping Others, Singing and Playing Guitar

 

Dislikes: Injustice, Early Mornings, Cockroaches and being hungry!

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Cert 4 Disability

Qualified Chef

 

I have worked in disability for 10 years. Before that, I was a Head Chef. My interests include gardening, cooking & baking, nutrition, sewing & needlecraft, upcycling and recycling fabrics, live local music, meditation and yoga.

I have a British bulldog, named Dolly & a cat, named Milo. I have 4 chooks and I also have a 6 year-old goldfish, who's name is Lucky (to be alive ha-ha!).

I am a mum to an awesome 13 year-old son. I lived in the UK for ten years between 2006-2016, mostly Wales & Edinburgh. I grew up in Fremantle.

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LIKES ⦁ Nature walks ⦁ 70’s soul & funk music ⦁ Op shops and vintage clothing ⦁ All vegetables ⦁ Growing herbs and vegetables ⦁ My house plants ⦁ Cooking in my kitchen at home ⦁ Sewing and Needle craft

 

DISLIKEs ⦁ My alarm clock ⦁ Mobile phones when they ring too loud ⦁ Doing laundry ⦁ Processed meat

Support Worker

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Qualifications:

Certificate in Fitness Instruction

 

Married to the world’s best husband, we have two beautiful kind hearted daughters together ! I have 10 years experience in community aged care and truly do love helping others..

I love the simple things in life & my favourite thing to do is walk along the beach with a takeaway coffee ! I hope to continue my working days in a rewarding role that helps others and makes my heart feel good ! 😊

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Likes: Cozy hometime with beautiful family, sunny morning walks with a good coffee in hand, watching thunderstorms at night, scrolling Pinterest and watching home reno shows.

 

 

Dislikes:Coriander, busy traffic and impolite people!