Rosemary Lipman Support Coordination My name is Rosemary Lipman and I am an active member of the Deaf community. I am first born hearing child with both my parents are Deaf. I have worked as a Professional Auslan interpreter for over 25 years and also teaching Auslan to families for more than 10 years. I…
Sahar Zadah Support Coordination Sahar Zadah is a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner at the Jeder Institute, bringing over a decade of experience in psychotherapy and counselling. She has worked extensively with individuals facing mental health challenges, complex trauma, behavioural support needs, and significant life transitions. Sahar is committed to providing compassionate, results-oriented, and solution-focused care,…
Jody Pool Support Coordination My current role as a case manager on the together home program combines my 15 years’ experience working in both the government and non-government sector alongside individuals with complex health vulnerabilities. I have worked as a support worker, project manager, Newcastle based local area coordinator, case worker/case manager in a diverse…
Dimitra Donopoulos Support Coordination Dimitra is a qualified Clinical Nutritional Medicine practitioner (BHSc – Nut Med). She is passionate about helping people to improve their general wellbeing and quality of life. In her practice she empowers her clients to make that first step towards positive change and to bring their goals to fruition. “Let food…
Luke Gilray Behaviour Support Practitioner / Specialist Support Coordinator My name is Luke. I am a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Coordinator of Supports. I have been employed at the Jeder Institute since 2020. I have been working in the community services and disability sector all my working life for a variety of non-profit organisation dating…
Sharon Tierney Behaviour Support Practitioner & Support Coordination Sharon has worked in community services for the past fifteen years, with the last seven specifically engaged in the disability sector. This has included supporting families and participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to understand and implement their plan’s and improve their quality of life. Sharon…
Steve Ripley Capacity Builder Steve comes to Jeder with a lived experience of DeafBlindness. A slow deterioration of both vision and hearing has presented opportunities for Steve to show that living with a disability adds a uniqueness to life experiences. Steve’s interests are reading, learning new languages, culture, drums, travelling, and meeting people. With a…