Meet the Team

Hi, I’m Jessica.  I have quickly established myself getting right into the swing of my new role, meeting lots of new faces. I came to SBC with 3 years of industry experience in aged care and lived experience being a carer for a family member for several years. I really enjoy meeting new participants to support them in their day to day living, community access, and working alongside participants to work towards their NDIS goals. I am confident with manual handling, hoisting, personal care, and challenging behaviours across a wide age group. I love to get to know who I am supporting and help participants to reach their goals through fun and active participation. In my spare time I enjoy keeping active with a range of sports that I enjoy both participating in and watching from the sidelines including Muay Thai Boxing, netball, tennis, basketball.  I look forward to meeting more of our wonderful participants and being a part of this supportive team with ShineBright Care.

My name is Dean. I have been with ShineBright Care for a few months and enjoying every minute in this exciting role. Everyone has been very welcoming and show a lot of passion for the disability sector. My background in the care industry has been centred in aged care for the past 5 years. This experience gave me the skills and confidence to work alongside many different characters with varying degrees of abilities and required care.  During this time, I successfully completed my Cert 3 in Individual Support. I am confident with all aspects of personal care including use of hoists, medication administration as well assisting participants in the community. I like to work with a range of age groups from children and teens to our more mature participants. It is a passion of mine to be a positive part of the care industry and meeting new people from all walks of life. Being with the ShineBright Care team has already given me the opportunity to expand my skills, access the community and engage with people I support in their home environments while sharing common interests and working towards their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy pop culture, miniature figure painting, computer gaming, and getting out and about with nature walks around our beautiful coast.

Irene vision and committment comes from her investment and first hand experience supporting her son has given her an insight many never see...her knowledge and inspiration doesn't go without notice.   “When my son was born I thought I’d teach him about the world.  Now I realise I need to teach the world about him” 

Hi I’m Brooke, I came to ShineBright Care with an extensive background in disability support with over 20 yrs experience in the field. I have a Cert 4 in Disability with my expertise being in behaviour support. I absolutely love helping participants meet friends, help maintain relationships with their peers and reach their unique set of goals! I love spending time with family and friends, music gigs & traveling. Currently I’m in Japan and loving it!

Hi my name is Bianca. With first hand, lived experience as a parent with a young child living with Autism Level 3, I am well versed in the type of support required for both individuals living with disabilities, as well as the support needed by their families. I also have on the job training in the disability sector. In the future I’d like to see where I can progress in this industry, I feel it’s very rewarding to help see that everyone gets included and given opportunities. In my time outside of support work I enjoy going to the beach, nature walks, shopping, eating out at new restaurants and spending time with my two daughters. I do consider myself a big kid at heart and love having a laugh and fun times not only my family and friends, but the people I support. I look forward to meeting more of our ShineBright Care families and supporting them with their NDIS and personal goals to live their best, most rewarding lives.

Hi I’m Maddi. I have recently joined the team at ShineBright Care after completing my Certificate 3 in Community Services and a Diploma of Youth Work.  I am currently in the process of furthering my formal education in the field, working towards my Bachelors of Community Services. I gained invaluable experience, volunteering for 2 and a half years at a local community centre with the youth worker there and completed my 200-hour practical at a high school support unit. Being on the spectrum myself and having many family members and friends in my life who are also neurodivergent, I have firsthand experience and I am very passionate about helping people with disabilities to live their best lives. I have many hobbies and interest, but my main ones include anime and manga, digital art, alternative fashion, video games, animals, and old sitcoms (such as Friends). Aside from my hobbies I like spending my time outside of work with my partner and our cat Ollie and listening to Michael Jackson.  I look forward to meeting our participants and supporting them to live their best lives and work towards their NDIS goals.

Hi I’m Teegan, I have recently joined the team at ShineBright Care. I have just commenced my professional journey in the disability industry. Growing up with two sibling that live with disability, I have been very engaged in the disability community since childhood. It was a natural progression for me as a teenager to volunteer at respite camps that saw me supporting children living with disabilities and their siblings. I love making new friends and learning new skills. I’m a reader, absolutely love being outside. I’m a massive foodie and love cooking, music, and games. I am genuinely loving my career change and look forward to meeting more of our wonderful participants and families.

Hi there!! I’m Kelly and have recently joined the SBC team with enthusiasm and zest for fun and exciting activities. I have recently completed my Certificate 3 in Community Services and am continuing my studies in Education Support. I have a 13-year-old son, who lives with Autism which has given me plenty of lived experience in this area of support needs. I am very much a people person, patient, caring and understanding, I pride myself in relating to all age groups. I am passionate about making a difference in my local community and aim to help people reach their goals. In my spare time I love meeting new people, going to the beach, shopping, music, trying new foods and hanging out with family. I am looking forward to meeting our ShineBright Care participants and being a part of their journey.

I'm a young person with disabilities, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and traits of other conditions like OCD and dyslexia. My family is neurodivergent in various ways, both diagnosed and undiagnosed. Growing up with my sister, who has a rare genetic mutation and an intellectual disability, and with a mother working in disability support, I learned the importance of community within the autistic experience. My interests are diverse and change frequently, but I love playing my electric acoustic guitar, especially country music; using makeup for artistic expression; drawing realistic portraits; tending to our family terrarium; caring for plants; and my passion for animals. I also enjoy collecting vinyl records from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, exploring true crime and criminal psychology, baking old-fashioned desserts, and playing Pokémon Go. While I don’t have much time for intense gaming, I follow stories from titles like God of War and Fallout 4, and I currently enjoy lighter indie games on Steam. Having navigated a world that felt alien, I want to help others recognise their own signs and symptoms. My goal is to empower young people with strategies to avoid burnout or breakdown. I believe everyone deserves support and understanding, and I'm committed to making a difference in their lives.

Laura has recently joined ShineBright Care and has very quickly proven that she is an absolute superstar at what she does. Laura is 26 years old; she came to Australia from Germany in 2016. Laura fell in love with Australia and has planted her roots in this beautiful part of the Central Coast. Disability was engrained into her life from a young age with her parents managing a home for people living with disability in her hometown. In year 11, Laura undertook a work placement in aged care for five weeks to give her further practical experience in the care industry on top of her school studies. It was a natural progression and passion for Laura to move into this field after she finished school and continued to further her knowledge of the field at the Rudolf Steiner school in Kiel, Germany. Laura loves being around people, supporting their needs, goals and dreams and aims to have a positive role in their lives, encouraging them with compassion every step of the way. I her time outside of work, Laura loves the outdoors and camping, music, good food and being near the ocean. Friends and family, art, piano exercise, and travel are other passions of this very busy and kind-hearted lady.

Hello! I’m thrilled to introduce myself and share a little bit about my background and passions. For the past nine months, I have been working in the disability support field, during which I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals with a variety of disabilities, including ADHD, Autism, behavioural disabilities, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, neurological disorders, mental illnesses, and more. Before transitioning into disability support, I worked in the childcare industry for three years, where I completed my Certificate III in Childcare and Education. Supporting others has always been close to my heart. I truly love working in the disability care industry because it allows me to help others and make a positive difference in their lives. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time at the beach and being in the ocean – it’s one of my favourite places to relax and recharge. I also enjoy going to Pilates and spending quality time with my family and friends. A little fun fact about me: I have an odd but genuine love for doing the washing! I look forward to supporting you soon and being part of your journey.

New to the ShineBright Care Team is a powerhouse in disability care. Meet Ryan. Ryan is a goal orientated individual and has been in the disability industry for close to 12 months now. In this time, he has gained valuable experience with a variety of complex disabilities and behaviours, working with individuals in their homes as well as in SIL arrangements. Ryan rises to challenges and is continuously looking for new opportunities to learn and expand his skills. Ryan has experience in personal care, manual handling, home support, meal preparation and actually enjoys cleaning!!!!  Ryan is reliable, efficient and fulfils his role effectively and efficiently with experience working individually and as part of a team. With certificates in Sports Coaching and Hospitality, Ryan keeps active outside of his support role. He loves bodyboarding, gym sessions, soccer, and spending time with his young family. Ryan is a valued member of the ShineBright Care team, gaining plenty of positive feedback from our participants in a short period of time. 

Ted has been welcomed into the Shine Bright Team with his enthusiasm and drive to achieve great things with our participants, he has certainly proved this. During his time with SBC, he has built strong rapport and trust participants, families and of course the entire SBC family. Ted has quickly proven himself to have the natural skill set, reliability, and confidence to work across a broad spectrum of participants. Ted is open minded, bright, motivated to achieve and keen to acquire new skills to broaden his horizons within the disability sector. He rises to new challenges, always aiming to assist the people he supports to live the best life they can, to work towards their NDIS goals in a safe, fun, and caring environment. With passionate interests in all thing’s sports, adventure, gaming and music, Ted aims to mentor our participants to be the best people they can be, encourage life skills and confidence. He also utilises these interests heading local Trivia Nights, providing fun and sparking joy within the community around the central coast. Ted is unique, full of life, motivated and has proven himself to “do what it takes” within his role to positively contribute to the lives of people he supports.

Hello there!! I am Jayne. Since completing my Cert 3 in Individualised Support (Disability), I am keen and ready to get into the community to assist our participants to live positive lives, improve wellbeing as well as assisting with day-to-day activities such as running errands, shopping, and outings. I enjoy motivating people to reach their goals and empowering them to learn new skills. My previous career involved studies in nutrition and dietetics as well as completing my Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy. I really enjoy helping people feel relaxed and cared for and I will be bringing these well practiced skills into my new career path in the disability sector. I have lived experience, growing up in a large family with foster and adoptive children, some with varying disabilities. I have a genuine passion to help others strive and live their best life. In my spare time I love being outdoors in nature, taking part in sports and fitness activities and anything involving animals. Cooking and gardening are also interests of mine. I am enthusiastic and ready to start this rewarding career as a valued team member of ShineBright Care

Hi! I’m Sophie and I’m so excited to be a support worker with ShineBright Care. I've completed my Cert IV in Community Services & Diploma of Community Services- child, youth, and family welfare & now studying a Bachelor of Social Science. In 2018, I worked as a camp counsellor in Virginia USA. I thoroughly enjoyed supporting different campers aged between 6-18 with all different backgrounds and some with disabilities. I also was a Girl Guide Leader from 2015-2018. 😊 I’m a massive fan of Disney and can quote some lines from different movies. I enjoy baking and spending time with friends and family and my 2 dogs. I also love to travel and explore the world we live in! I look forward to meeting more of our current and incoming participants and working with them to achieve their goals and live their best lives.

Hi, my name is Beau. I have recently joined the ShineBright team after working as an independent support worker for the past 5 years. I formally worked in the warehouse and retail industry, in management roles before I was offered the opportunity to support a young man that lives with a disability. In a very short period, I decided on a career change to become a Disability Support Person. Since then, I have gained a wealth of experience working with various participants with dementia, ASD, ADHD, and Down Syndrome and genuinely feel I have found my calling to support people to achieve their goals. I have been a local on the coast for many years and love getting out and about. I am passionate about sports, I enjoy fishing, camping, going 4-wheel driving in the bush as well as playing video games on many platforms. I also enjoy going to live games including basketball, soccer, baseball, netball, cricket, and tennis. I like to pursue an active lifestyle and encouraging my participants take part in the community within their areas of interest.

Hi, I'm Becky, and I'm super passionate about being a support worker. As a mum of two amazing boys, I understand the importance of having someone who cares and understands. My personal experience with close family members who have various disabilities has fuelled my passion for this field. I'm currently studying my Certificate III in Individual Support, which is giving me a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. I'm dedicated to furthering my knowledge and skills in the field and am always looking for ways to give back to the community.  When I was younger, I volunteered at "sensory movie days". These movie sessions are for families with children who live with disabilities. I made sure the kids were safe, but I also got to hang out with them and make new friends. This experience solidified my desire to become a support worker myself. I now volunteer at Sydney Children's Hospital. It's a rewarding experience to be able to support children and their families during difficult times and put a smile on faces, providing fun for the kids and a helping hand for families. When I'm not busy being a mum, I love exploring the outdoors and spending quality time with my family. I find joy in going to the beach and parks with my loved ones, and I cherish every moment I spend with them.  I have been a committed and reliable member of the Shine Bright Care team since August last year. In this time, I've made countless meaningful memories and connection. I believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, and I'm committed to doing my part to make that a reality for the individuals I support. 

Hi, my name is Caitlin.  I am new to the disability industry, and I am thrilled to be supporting others! I wanted to get into support work because I want my work to be rewarding and I want to help people as much as I can. Previously I have supported teenage ASD females in STA, and I enjoyed it so much I decided to make a career from it.  I like singing and playing guitar in my spare time, but I am keen on giving anything a go. While I am quieter than others when we first meet as we get to know each other, I will match your vibe and what you need from me as your support worker.  I look forward to helping you work towards achieving your goals. -Caitlin