BAppSc (Physical Education)
PostGrad (Ageing & Recreation)
Max
Peer Mentor
I work in parks and gardens and love being outdoors. I have a passion for restoring classic cars. Health and fitness is a keen interest of mine and I enjoy encouraging others to improve their overall wellbeing. Spending time with my family is important to me and going on long drives with some good music playing. I have a passion for helping people and believing in them to achieve and overcome whatever hurdles are in their way.
Ellie
Youth Mental Health
I’m passionate about supporting youth mental health, recognising that adolescence and early adulthood can be both exciting and deeply challenging—with constant change, uncertainty, and growth. Since 2018, I’ve worked in a variety of roles across this field and have valued the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to care teams through hands-on experience and close collaboration with the individuals we support. I enjoy assisting with study and learning goals, as well as creating opportunities for confidence-building and social connection through fun community outings such as visits to Piano Bar, horse riding, and musicals. I bring a strong sense of empathy and understanding to my work, particularly when supporting individuals living with disability—an area I care deeply about and have personal lived experience with. Currently, I’m completing a psychology degree at Deakin University and am excited to continue growing my career in a field where I can help people thrive, overcome challenges, and reach their potential. I’m a practical problem-solver who sees challenges—no matter how complex—as opportunities to learn, grow, and make a positive difference. This mindset is at the heart of how I support and connect with others.
Peter
Peer Mentor
A retired professor and librarian. Peter has a BA in librarianship; a MAppSc in information studies; and a PhD in education. While his qualifications may be academic, he is empathetic in nature and committed to enriching lifestyle experiences and choices. Peter is an avid bike rider and uses his tandem to provide people with visual impairment the freedom to ride. He is acutely aware of how life challenges us, and he has a focus on lowering anxiety. Peter can also assist with writing and study-related tasks.
Mark
Support Worker
I'm a dedicated support worker and utilise a calm and reassuring presence towards the people I support. With a Certificate IV in Disability and years of experience in providing compassionate care, I bring a quiet strength and a steady hand to this role. I am highly attentive to the needs of each person and strive to make each shift a positive and fun experience. I have collaborated with a broader care team for many people I support and have experience with utilising the guidance of behaviour support plans. My approach is centred around respect, flexibility and understanding, ensuring that every individual feels valued and cared for. My interests are: camping, fishing, walking and coaching (with previous experience as a sporting coach)
Jennifer
Support Worker/Office Manager
I enjoy supporting individuals and helping them where they are at, to live their life as they want, and to achieve their goals.
Sharee
Support Worker/Assistance Dog Trainer
Animals, especially assistance dogs have always had a positive impact on helping me through life's challenges. I love nothing more than supporting others to achieve new goals and extend any of their perceived limitations. I have a strong love for all animals and am passionate about assistance animals increasing a person's independence. I am a qualified disability support worker and an assistance dog trainer sometimes combining the two in my sessions. I am caring and empathetic and bring with me genuine understanding due to my own lived experience.
Keith
Peer Mentor
I'm someone with many interests and talents including photography, cooking, cycling and walking by the water, l have an interest in providing photos of willing and approved participants in and around our great landscape in our local area and provide them with great memories for both them and their families. I am a Peer Mentor and have been working in the field for over 3 years. A previous employer was Public Transport Victoria where I was able to include, in my role as a senior member, emphasis on Disability assistance and Disability requirements on pubic transport around Victoria. I live in the Geelong local area and l pride myself on community engagement experiences throughout the region with participants.
Geoffrey
Expert Paper Shredder & PR Representative
Geoffrey was introduced to the Life Is Worth Living team a couple of years ago and is now also a part of our team where his role has extended into doing some promotional and office work. He assists us by providing valuable feedback from having lived experience and fits in well with the culture of our organistaion welcoming others into our support network to share the experiences with our team at The Nest.
Deb
Administration Manager/Support Worker
I have worked in the Disability field for just under 5 years with a previous organization
as a Disability Support Worker, Admin & acting team leader.
Joanna
Support Worker
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and committed Mental Health and Community Service professional with 10+ years’ experience working under pressure in challenging disability, mental health and aged care environments. I hold a Diploma of Community Service, a Certificate IV in Mental Health and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Venezuela. I’m a proactive professional with proven experience delivering high quality, best practice assessment and treatment to individuals and children experiencing complex behavioural needs and overseeing behaviour supports according to the PBS Capability Framework. I have knowledge in art therapy, colour therapy, circle of personal fulfillment with the objective of planning and developing the different aspects or/or areas that life offers for our personal growth. Hardworking, physically fit and healthy professional with a positive attitude and the ability to build strong respectful relationships with all members of the community.
ABN: 96 706 288 763
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