I have worked in disabilities for over 25 years. As a Disability Educator, Early Childhood Early Intervention Coordinator and now, South Gippsland Supports. I am a strong advocate for people with disabilities and their families. As a local I have genuine connections within my community and believe that everyone has the right to be included and contribute. I love seeing people’s confidence grow as they become more independent and empowered in their everyday lives. Seeing someone believe in themselves, building identity and achieve more that they thought possible is one of the best parts of this job for me.

I have lived my whole life in South Gippsland, always calling Foster home. I'm a hands-on, creative person who loves art, the outdoors, dirt-bikes, camping, animals, music, plants and especially spending time with my dog Atlas. I have a positive  and calm approach, and I pride myself on being a good listener, understanding, patient and compassionate. Respect, honesty, willingness to learn and a can-do attitude are central to who I am. I have a deep and personal understanding of diversity, disability, and the elderly. I've worked alongside Cheryl for many years and have worked in various different areas which has shaped my work ethic and my commitment to helping others. I'm passionate about supporting people to gain confidence and independence and strive to create a safe, comfortable, and personable environment for everyone I work with. 

I began my journey as a Support Worker 15 years ago after finding passion to support and empower others and engage with them to achieve their goals. My work experience has been wide across the umbrella starting in a SIL in AbiCare with a range of comorbidities, mental health, Down Syndrome, ADHD, ASD to quad/para plegic, spinal injuries, non verbal, hearing impaired, vision impaired and other physical limitations. Personal care, Epilepsy including first aid Madazolam, Asthma and Anaphylaxis. My life passions are fishing, music and my beautiful Cane Corso dog Sasha who is like my shadow, always with me. I enjoy the outdoors and walk, especially by the ocean.