I began my journey walking alongside people with disability in 2006 as a volunteer—and I’ve never looked back. Over the past 18 years, I’ve supported individuals, families, and teams in a wide range of roles, including support work, mentoring, program coordination, Support Coordination (including Specialist), and as a Proficient-level Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.
In 2016, I founded Create A Sense of Place (CASoP) in response to a clear need for a values-based, ethically driven organisation—one that prioritises dignity, rights, and inclusion over compliance checklists. Today, I proudly serve as CASoP’s Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, rights-based, and neuro-affirming support.
My role spans strategic leadership, program and resource development, NDIS compliance, and mentoring. I design frameworks and tools that encourage both the people we support and our team to live, work, and grow with purpose. No off-the-shelf policies here—everything is built from the ground up, with intention and care.
I’ve developed programs for children and adults focused on healthy relationships, self-determination, and personal growth, always grounded in respect and individualised planning. My leadership is informed by lived experience, ethical practice, and a firm belief in systemic change.
I’m currently completing a Master’s in Disability Practice and Leadership (Developmental Education) and am also a trained mediator—skilled at helping individuals and organisations work through complex conversations and conflict respectfully.
Outside of CASoP, I serve as a Committee Member for Disability Advocacy NSW on their Disability Advocacy Advisory Committee, contributing to systemic reform. In 2021, I co-founded https://shibuiservices.org.au/ , a charity dedicated to supporting people with disability to live free from harm.
Through my work, I remain committed to challenging the systems that limit people’s rights and reimagining what ethical, human-led practice can look like in action.
Mailing Addresses:
PO Box 415
Newcastle NSW 2300
PO Box 379
Elanora QLD 4221
At Create A Sense of Place, we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of people with disability to our work, our communities, and our profession. We recognise the ongoing and historical injustices faced by people with disability and commit to challenging the systemic barriers that continue to exist. We uphold the inherent rights of people with disability and work in partnership to ensure those rights are recognised, respected, and realised. We honour the leadership, insight, and expertise of people with disability—both within our organisation and in the broader community—and we deeply value the collaboration of individuals, families, and communities in shaping inclusive, ethical, and impactful practice.
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