Meet the team

Get to know the people and roles at Heart Worx before deciding who you may want to work with.

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Disability Support

Support Coordination | Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

Support Team Mentor

Intake | Office Coordinator

Co-Founders

Shelley
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Kind & encouraging • Creative & musical • Gentle structure
1950s
Music
Singing

Musical and warm, adds rhythm and joy to support.

Dizzy
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Calm & low-pressure • Neurodivergent-affirming • Patient communicator
Live Music
Video Games
Being Active

Calm and non-judgemental, supports neurodivergent people with care.

Kylie
Support Coordinator | Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Support Coordination | Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Strengths
Warm • Approachable • Adaptable
Music
Swimming
The Outdoors

Warm and supportive, breaks coordination tasks into manageable, practical actions.

Sara
Support Coordinator | Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Support Coordination | Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Strengths
Reflective • Psychologically informed • Recovery-focused
The Outdoors
Slow Mornings
Conversation

Thoughtful and recovery-focused, supports people to engage with systems at their own pace.

Christine
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Reliable • Compassionate • Respectful
Music
Video Games
Gardening

A good listener and clear communicator

James
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Friendly • Highly reliable • Psychosocial-focused
Watching & Playing Sports
Outdoors Walks
Cooking

I enjoy connecting through shared hobbies and interests, with open and honest communication.

Calm, steady support focused on trust, safety, and practical follow-through.

Josh R
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Calm • Spiritual • Gentle presence
The Outdoors
Cooking
Adventures

Laid-back, low-pressure communication, adjusting to what the person needs.

Cody
Support Worker in Training | Game Master
Disability Support
Strengths
Reliable · Caring · Quirky
Video Games
Anime
D&D

Relaxed, genuine and interest-led. Shared interests, humour and doing something together are often the easiest way to get to know each other.

Josh O
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Dependable & practical • Down-to-earth • Routine-focused
Rugby League
Family Time
Mechanics

Practical and down-to-earth, enjoys hands-on projects and keeping things straightforward.

Cheyenne
Disability Support Worker | Team Anchor
Disability Support
Strengths
Patient communicator • Creative & encouraging • Reliable & routine-friendly
Creative Projects
Celebration Planning
Baking

Warm and encouraging, brings fun into everyday routines.

Celia
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Kind & steady • Gentle motivator • Safety-minded
Craft
Cooking
Socialising

Friendly and practical, likes keeping everyday support simple and low-pressure.

Corey
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Energetic & active • Straightforward • Practical goals focus
Gym
Footy
Cooking

Down-to-earth and active, focuses on realistic progress.

Riley
Co-Founder | Director & Operations
Co-Founders
Strengths
NDIS Knowledge and Experience • Patience • Relaxed
Music
Video Games
The Outdoors

Practical and supportive, brings long-term disability experience with humour and patience.

Julie
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Warm presence • Creative & practical • Respectful of pacing
Art & Creativity
Music
Animals

Kind and creative, enjoys art, music and animals.

Jess
Co-Founder | Practice Lead
Co-Founders
Strengths
NDIS systems · Psychosocial recovery · Lived experience-informed
Live Music
Reading
Animals

Warm, direct and practical. Jess uses humour, honesty and clear next steps to make complex support feel less overwhelming, while taking risk, choice and dignity seriously.

Sally
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Connected • Low Pressure • Friendly
Conversation
Travel
Animals

With me, support should feel warm, thoughtful and easy to settle into - not rushed or overdone.

Aleesha
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Creative & warm • Brings structure when needed • Grounding presence
Art & Creativity
Mindfulness
Self-care

Grounded and down to earth, enjoys blending creativity with structure.

Wayne
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Down to earth • Approachable • Handy
Animals
Fishing
Camping

Easy-going, straightforward and practical communicator.

Nino
Disability Support Worker | Team Anchor
Disability Support
Strengths
Active & upbeat • Patient communicator • Practical & reliable
Video Games
Football
Being Active

Straightforward and energetic, with patience and a practical approach.

Courtney
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Happy & Bubbly • Calm • De-escalates Situations
Footy
Cooking
Animals

I prefer direct, open communication and take time to listen.

Keiran
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Reliable • Supportive • Friendly
Craft
Gardening
Cooking

I have straightforward & light-hearted conversation, I love to keep things light and make a conscious effort.

Brooke
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Psychosocial support • Clear communicator • NDIS experience
Gym & Fitness
Gardening
Horses

Gentle, warm and prefers to keep communication as open as possible.

Logan
Support Coordinator | Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Support Coordination | Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Strengths
Dry humour and a creative streak • Bachelor of Social Work • Experience in psychosocial care and youth casework
Music & Bass Guitar
Video Games
Gym & Fitness

Warm | Curious | Sincere

Emma
Intake | Office Coordinator
Intake | Office Coordinator
Strengths
Friendly • Organised • Prompt
Family Time
Reading
The Outdoors

I love listening carefully, hearing people's stories and having a laugh.

Trudi
Support Coordinator | Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Support Coordination | Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Strengths
Practical problem-solving • Clear communication • Community and disability-support experience
The Outdoors
Gardening
Family Time

Approachable and practical, helps people understand their options and organise supports around their choices.

Glenn
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Relaxed & friendly • Builds confidence • Creative with music
Music & Bass Guitar
Outdoors Walks
Creative Projects

Relaxed and musical, helps people build confidence step by step.

Jason
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Active & engaging • Tech-savvy • Respectful communicator
Video Games
Music
Watching & Playing Sports

Easy-going, loves a laugh and is straightforward.

Ashleigh
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Warm and approachable • Personable • Calm
Camping
Music
Art

I take time to understand your routines and preferences, arrive prepared and communicate clearly.

Deb
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Warm and approachable • Reliable • Kind
Cooking
The Outdoors
Music

Warm, practical and low-pressure; values kindness, humour and reliability.

Jane
Support Team Mentor
Support Team Mentor
Strengths
Reflective mentoring • Documentation quality • Team support
Outdoors Walks
Family Time
Animals

Calm, approachable and thoughtful. Jane is good at helping people talk things through without making the situation feel bigger than it needs to be.

Mel
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support
Strengths
Organised • Composed • Communicator
Cooking
Watching & Playing Sports
Art & Creativity

Social and happy communicator - I pride myself on giving my participants choice and autonomy over everything we do.