Tess PollardJeder Collective Behaviour Support Practitioner Tess has always been committed to serving others, with the outlook of assisting and supporting one to improve both their physical and mental wellbeing, by utilising person-centred care. This has taken numerous forms over Tess’s working life, ranging from human resource consulting, caring for children in out of home…

Simone Bursey

Simone Bursey Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Simone has a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) and a Master of Social Work with mental health and disability experience spanning 15 years. She is the proud dog-mum/handler of Accredited Therapy Dog, Alfred. Simone’s practice experience includes working in Therapeutic Out of Home Care, Child, Adolescent and Adult mental health,…

Yvonne Matsas Support Coordination Yvonne is passionate about social justice and that people have every opportunity to be involved and included in their community. She has been employed as everything ranging from a grass roots worker up to General Manager level, in her career. She has worked in human services for over 30 years. She…

Margaret Henville Support Coordination Having worked in a Family Support Agency for 20 years Margaret decided it was time for a change to disability supports around the time of the introduction of the NDIS. Learning and navigating the NDIS has been a rewarding and learning experience for Margaret. Margaret believes all individuals can enjoy the…

Trish Leonard Support Coordination I’ve come from a NSW Health background as a substance abuse counsellor. More recently worked in child protection for the last 12mths. 0432 167 913trish.leonard@jeder.com.auGriffith, NSW

Vanessa Locke Support Coordination Vanessa has previously worked as a support worker for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. This was an area that she felt confident in as she grew up with her younger brother who has Autism, developmental delay and epilepsy. She has also worked in management in the hospitality industry. Since having…

Robert Hosking Behaviour Support Practitioner & Support Coordination A qualified Social Worker with 18 years’ experience working across a variety of settings with people experiencing disadvantage and complex needs. Rob hails from Melbourne where he has managed a number of case management, community development and mental health programs. Rob now calls Byron Bay home and…