The Support Coordination team at Participate Australia is delighted to let you know that we expanded and have additional capacity to accept new referrals.
We can begin supports with short turnaround times between referral and first implementation meeting. Speaking 8 different languages in addition to English, our team of 16 highly skilled Support Coordinators can help you find and receive the services and supports that you need to meet your NDIS goals. Read more about our team and see how we can help you!
- Shikha, Manager Support Coordination. Shikha’s background as a support worker helps her understand the complexities of intellectual disabilities and build excellent rapport with participants and their families. She speaks fluent Hindi and English.
- Mikayla, Team Leader Support Coordination. Mikayla has over seven years of experience in the disability sector, spanning roles from direct support work to managing day programs and Supported Independent Living homes. She is passionate about empowering participants to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives. Currently studying psychology, Mikayla brings a strong focus and specialises in supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities and mental health.
- Simona, Senior Support Coordinator. Simona has over 8 years’ experience in the disability services industry. She has worked in a myriad of roles in the field including support work, intake officer, care coordinator, and day program manager. Simona has completed a double degree in Communications (Social & Political Science) & International Relations at UTS. Her background helps her relate to people with disability from CALD communities, Simona speaks English and Arabic.
- Marcela, Senior Specialist Support Coordinator. Marcela has been working in the disability sector for the past 20 years and held various positions which has led her to the current role as a Senior Support Coordinator. Marcela has a background in working with community day programs, accommodation for complex mental health needs, crisis intervention, transitions from hospitals and collaborative approach with DCJ and other mainstream agencies.  She primarily supports participants living independently or with their families in the community and is dedicated to delivering a very high level of support in a collaborative way with other stakeholders. Marcela speaks Slovakian and Czech languages.
- Josephine, Senior Support Coordinator. Josephine has completed a Bachelors in Psychological Science and has worked in the disability sector for over 8 years. She is an experienced support worker and support coordinator, who has worked with a wide range of participants, including children with autism.
- Anthony, Senior Justice Support Coordinator. Anthony has a background in community services & has worked in the disability support sector for 7+ years. He comes to us with training in Conflict Awareness, Proficiency in Certificate IV Disability & Diploma of Community Services. He has been a part of our support coordination team for 3 years with a predominant focus on forensic, mental health & specialist participants involved in the justice system.
- Ben, Support Coordinator. Ben is an experienced support worker who has supported participants in their home and community. To supplement his expertise, he is currently studying a Diploma of Community Services. Ben is experienced in working with people with disabilities who have complex medical needs and finding technology-based solutions to every-day problems.
- Samira, Support Coordinator. Samira has experience working as a support worker for individuals with psychosocial disabilities and has also volunteered as a Lifeline phone crisis supporter. She is currently pursuing her Master of Clinical Psychology and is passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan, particularly those with complex mental health presentations.
- Grace, Senior Support Coordinator. Grace has completed a Bachelor of Human Sciences and has a background in allied health and support work. She is experienced in working with a wide range of physical and psychosocial disabilities, with her support also extending into the justice sector.
- Rhodes, Support Coordinator. Rhodes has been a disability support worker in accommodation for the past three years. Over this time, he has worked with about 50 clients, primarily focusing on five clients in one house. Rhodes has developed a passion for the industry from his first day and is eager to continue his career, learning as much as possible. While he has experience with a wide range of disabilities, Rhodes has specialised in more complex cases, particularly those involving cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and Angelman syndrome. In addition to his work, Rhodes has spent the past three years earning a degree in business and accounting and has had the opportunity to travel the world, visiting places ranging from the Maldives to rural villages in Uganda. Over the past two years, he has taken a special interest in fundraising and working with local communities in East Africa.
- Ashlee, Support Coordinator. Ashlee has worked in the disability sector since 2020, with a background in high-needs support work and complex mental health. She has experience delivering 1:1 high-intensity supports in the home, and has worked as both a Program Coordinator and Day Program Coordinator within the SLES and disability employment sector. Ashlee is experienced in crisis intervention and supporting participants with complex needs, particularly teenagers and young adults.
- Vivian, Support Coordinator. Vivian has experience working in aged care, childcare, and the disability sector. She is passionate about empowering individuals to access the right support and achieve their goals. Vivian has a Diploma of Community Service and speaks Cantonese and Mandarin languages.
- Sarah, Support coordinator. Sarah has a background in community services and over four years of experience as a Support Coordinator. She works closely with participants and families from CALD communities, specializing in hospital transitions and finding suitable NDIS accommodation for participants. Sarah speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
- Belinda, Support Coordinator. Belinda has a Cert IV/Diploma in Community Services and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). She has worked in the disability space for 8 years both as a NDIS Planner and a Support Coordinator. She has worked with participants with varying complexities from early childhood to younger people in residential care.
- Jennefer, Support Coordinator. Jennefer has just completed her Bachelor of Nutrition Science in 2024. Whilst studying, she has worked in the NDIS space for 2 years as a Client Services Coordinator and Support Worker which helped her in discovering her love and passion for helping others and giving back to the community. Jennefer is fluent in Arabic.
- Eva, Support Coordinator. With over 6 years of experience in the disability sector, Eva brings a strong background in community services and a passion for person-centred support. She has worked extensively with participants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and those with psychosocial disabilities, offering tailored support that respects each individual’s needs and values. Eva holds an MBA and applies her knowledge to support effective planning and coordination within the NDIS framework. She is committed to working collaboratively with participants to help them navigate their plans and achieve their individual goals in a respectful, empowering, and culturally responsive way. Eva speaks Hindi, Gujarati, English.
- Kadee, Support Coordinator. Kadee has over 6 years of experience assisting people with disability through her work as an NDIS Local Area Coordinator and a Support Coordinator. She works with a variety of participants including those transitioning into supported accommodation, people with complex disability related health needs, behaviours of concern and assistive technology requirements and families in the community.
Our highly trained team is experienced in supporting a diverse range of participants with complex medical needs and behaviours of concern.
Our team is experienced in supporting Younger People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) participants, participants in supported living or in the justice system and those with varying psychosocial, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
We have been providing NDIS support coordination services since 2016.
If you would like to know more email us at scenquiries@participateaustralia.com.au or call the support coordination team on 0401 101 529.