Employment Support
Aaron
Employment Support Mentor
Aaron completed his Diploma of Community Services in 2021. Aaron values respect, integrity and honesty. In his spare time, Aaron enjoys watching motorsports and riding motorbikes. A skill that Aaron has is that he has been a qualified mechanic of 9 years. Aaron is passionate about being in the Peer Mentor program as he wants to make a positive impact on people’s lives and meet new people all the time.
Deb
Employment Coordinator
Deb has recently joined Access Your Supports and cannot wait to share her experiences shortly.
Mary
Employment Coordinator
Mary has a sound understanding of the disability sector, support options and NDIS developed over many years of experience both in state schools and private schools as a Pathways Support Officer and through qualifications. Mary has always made it a priority to support students with a disability into employment and community based services as it supports their economic and social participation. Mary is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, helping them to build independence and skills and to participate in further education, training and employment enhancing opportunities for greater community involvement and personal wellbeing.
Nicholas
Employment Coordinator
Nic has worked in disability since 2019. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Psychology and Family Society and Welfare. Nic is passionate about his role at AYS, as he believes employment is a major source of confidence and independence for those living with disability.
Renee
Employment Coordinator
Renee has extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of Disability Employment, working with high needs participants, liaising with participant families, community agencies , employers and other professionals. Renee has a good understanding of the disability sector and available support options developed over the many years of experience as a DES Consultant promoting participants to community based services, employers and health professionals. Renee is passionate about making a difference and improving the life of an individual with disability, through inclusiveness within the community and meeting their desired outcomes.
Clare
Employment Support Mentor
Clare holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management. She values honesty, kindness, and taking care of her family. Clare is excited by the Employment Support program as it allows her to continue to contribute to the next stage of employment post school. In her spare time, Clare enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and going to the beach.
Deb
Employment Support Mentor
Deb has been working in the field of teaching for 35 years. Deb has worked in nursery, primary, secondary and special school settings overseas and in Australia, specialising in English and Drama. Deb also possesses a strong history of working with children with additional. Based on Deb’s interest and experience she is looking forward to building relationships and seeing positive outcomes with our participants. Deb likes the cinema, theatre, reading, cooking and socialising with friends.
Jacob
Employment Support Mentor
Jacob is passionate about the Employment Support Mentor role because of how rewarding the role is. The best thing about the role is being able to watch people grow and reach their full potential. Jacob loves animals, the beach and football. He is compassionate, friendly, easy-going and an animal lover. Jacob has travelled plenty in his time. He even lived in a small village in Malawi (a country in East Africa) a few years ago.
Maddi
Employment Support Mentor