Meet The Team
Support Team
Amitha
Senior Support Worker
Amitha has worked in the community services sector since 2002. She has held direct support roles as well as community development and management positions. Amitha finds supporting people to meet their goals very rewarding. She holds qualifications in community services, management, community development & training and assessment. Recent professional training includes Trauma Informed Practice, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health First Aid and Incidental Counselling
Paula
Senior Support Worker
After completing Certificate 4 in Community Services, Paula worked in the child protection sector and has been supporting young people ever since. With ongoing training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, response-ability pathways, and Trauma-Informed Care, Paula has learned how to use communication to build relationships and support people. She believes that connection and a sense of belonging is at the heart of wellbeing for everyone.
She grew up in Ireland and Cornwall and having travelled the world extensively she knows the healing power of spending time in nature. Working at Pathways enables Paula to follow her two passions of making a positive difference to the wellbeing of people and the planet.
Kane
Domestic Service Supports
Kane came to Pathways in 2018 with a background in commercial cleaning. He was excited by our focus on earth care principals and attention to individualised support. Kane has over a decade experience working as a martial arts instructor with a certificate 4 in Sports and coaching. Kane is always smiling and brings his honest and hard-working nature to this service. Kane recognises the importance of respect and is willing to help our participants in any area of domestic duties. Kane values community values and has good attention to his work. He can be relied upon to do a great job using all natural environmentally friendly products.
Paula
Senior Support Worker
Paula loves to provide supports in the outdoors - she believes that being active is great therapy for the body and soul. She enjoys supporting participants with cooking and exploring their creative interests. Paula moved to Australia from New Zealand many years ago and has a background in Nursing and Health Care. Paula has enjoyed supporting people meet their life goals for many years and is passionate about offering high standards of care and is quickly able to adjust her approach to the person’s wellbeing needs. Paula feels inspired by her participants and constantly amazed by people’s ability to overcome obstacles in their lives.
Lalena
Senior Support Worker
Through six years of experience in support work and art therapy, Lalena has gained skills in understanding participants’ needs, through attentive listening and clear communication. She is able to tailor her support to build rapport with each individual and ensure their needs are met. She is passionate about empowering her clients and enabling them to reach their personal goals and aspirations.
Tobiah
Senior Support Worker
Two of Tobiah’s main interests in life people, and learning, led him to support work. He is passionate about helping people to overcome isolation and loneliness through human and community connection. His approach to support work places the individual at the heart of decision making so there is always a lot of variety in what he does. However, Tobiah’s ability to connect with and learn from people are at the heart of his approach to a career he feels grateful to have discovered early in life.
Tracey
Senior Support Worker
Tracey’s caring, friendly manner, and her commitment to helping others to live the life they choose, shines through in her work. Her calm, consistent approach is valued by participants as she supports them to take a leading role in building a meaningful, independent life. She is qualified in many aspects of physical and emotional support including Cert 2 Auslan and Cert 3 Disability Services. Her study of permaculture and keen interest in environmental care fit well with Pathway’s values. Tracey’s support work, since she started in 2009, has been based on her professional approach to delivering quality supports.
Rachel
Administrative Assistant
Rachel has worked in a variety of roles over her working life, from owning her own small businesses, computer programmer, customer service and administration. This has allowed her to acquire a wide range of skills, knowledge, and experience working with others that comes in use in her current position as administration officer. Rachel has lived experience of mental health issues and is proud to be part of an organisation such as Pathways that is supporting the community in an important way.
Benjamin
Senior Support Worker
Benjamin has been working in the disability support sector since 2020 and is passionate about helping people live more independent and fulfilling lives. He enjoys building genuine connections with participants and supporting them to work toward their personal goals in a way that feels empowering and meaningful. Benjamin values a person-centred approach and believes everyone deserves to feel respected, supported and encouraged in their everyday life. He enjoys assisting participants with community access, daily living skills and building confidence in new environments. With a calm and approachable nature, Benjamin aims to create a positive and supportive environment where people feel comfortable and understood. He has a strong interest in sport, health and gaming, and enjoys incorporating these interests into support where possible. Whether it’s getting active in the community or sharing hobbies and interests, Benjamin finds great fulfilment in helping people build confidence and enjoy new experiences.
Tamara
Senior Support Worker
Tamara brings a calm, organised and compassionate energy to her work and is passionate about helping people live life their way encouraging independence and confidence. She offers flexible, person-centred support that’s all about choice, control, and creating routines that work. Tamara is energetic and always looks for the bright side in everything. She enjoys building great connections with and supporting others. Tamara is attuned to people’s emotional needs and works to create an environment where others feel safe, heard, understood and respected. Tamaras approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, gentle and consistent boundaries and also encouraging some fun!
Tamara has worked in community services and case management since 2018. She has experience in Intensive Therapeutic Trauma Informed OOHC and holds Certificate IV in Community Services, Certificate IV in Training and assessment and Bachelors Degree in Education.
Bri
Senior Support Worker
Bri has been working as a support work since 2024 and absolutely loves being able to support others to live their best lives, build confidence and maintain their independence. She really enjoys getting to know people, finding out what they enjoy, and helping create opportunities for them to experience joy, connection, and happiness. Bri is currently completing a degree in Exercise Physiology. She is passionate about fitness and being active, and she feels there is a strong alignment between her current studies and her passion for supporting people. Bri enjoys helping others work towards their goals, stay active and feel confident in what they are capable of. Outside of work and University, she likes being outdoors, spending time at the beach, working out, playing and watching sport, and getting out and about in the sunshine. Being able to play a small part in helping someone live a fulfilling and meaningful life is something she genuinely values, and it is what makes support work so rewarding for her.
Emily
Senior Support Worker
Emily cares deeply about providing support that reduces barriers, enables people to experience quality of life, and empowers them to achieve their goals. She brings experience from youth mental health and clinical care. Her interest in clinical care has led her to be studying a Bachelor of Nursing while undertaking her support worker role. She feels privileged to work in such a meaningful space and is passionate about ethical care and advocating for vulnerable individuals.
Ella
Senior Support Worker
Ella brings fun, positivity, and an energetic attitude to every participant she supports. She is passionate about helping others enjoy life to the fullest and believes that everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals, whether they‘re everyday tasks or bigger personal milestones. Ella provides person-centred care that always puts the participant’s choices, independence, and individual needs first. She enjoys creating a positive environment by finding the bright side in every situation and making even the most challenging moments feel more enjoyable and achievable. One of Ella’s greatest strengths is her compassion and genuine care for others. She has a strong interest in truly understanding people‘s emotions and feelings, and always strive to try and make everyone feel heard, understood, and seen. Building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference in someone’s day is what motivates her. Ella is currently undertaking her studies in registered nursing which she enjoys doing alongside support worker. Ella is dedicated to supporting participants in living fulfilling, confident, and happy lives while encouraging them to reach their full potential.
Talitha
Senior Support Worker
Talitha has worked as a carer since 2003 mainly in aged care and more recently as a support worker. Talitha very much likes building deep connections in person-centred support and advocacy. She will go above and beyond in her role and can always be relied upon to advocate for her participants. Talitha has extensive experience supporting participants with person care and prides herself in high standards of support and compassion. Always working to preserve dignity and respect. Talitha is down to earth and practical in her approach and values family and community.
Hayley
Senior Support Worker
Hayley has a background in mental health and psychosocial supports. She is currently near completing her Certificate IV in Mental Health. Drawing on both her professional knowledge and lived experience of recovery, she is passionate about supporting individuals to build hope, resilience, and meaningful lives. Hayley takes a person-centred, strengths-based approach, focusing on building genuine relationships, fostering independence, and empowering people to achieve their personal recovery goals. She is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and inclusive environment where every person feels respected, heard, and supported. Hayley likes to spend time in the natural environment and feels her role at Pathways offers her the opportunity to encourage wellbeing and recovery in nature.
Snow
Support Worker
Snow’s passion for helping others led her to a career in support work. With a background in hospitality and human movement, she brings a practical and empathetic approach to her work. Snow takes the time to get to know each person and what is important to them. Her approach is warm, respectful and always centred around the individual. Snow loves being active and engaged, and supporting others to do the same. Whether it’s cooking, playing games, helping around the home or getting out and about, Snow enjoys finding ways to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Snow’s personal experiences have given her a genuine understanding of the challenges that can come with disability and health challenges. Her close relationships with people living with a range of disabilities and mental health conditions have strengthened her ability to listen, empathise and meet people where they are. She believes everyone deserves to feel understood, respected and supported in their own way.
Rose
Senior Support Worker
Rose is a compassionate and dedicated support worker with over 30 years of experience in community services. She holds a Diploma of Community Services, a Diploma of Counselling and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution, along with a range of additional training and certificates. Rose genuinely loves being able to support people and feels privileged to walk alongside them through their individual journeys. She is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and comfortable environment where people feel heard, respected and valued. With a warm and person-centred approach, Rose supports people to discover and achieve their goals, offering encouragement and understanding through times of struggle, while celebrating their successes and achievements along the way. She believes in meeting each person where they are, supporting them at their own pace and helping them establish a comfortable baseline from which they can build confidence, independence and wellbeing. For Rose, the most rewarding part of her work is seeing people feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of themselves.
Management Team
Kyanne
Team Leader
With extensive experience across both aged care and disability support, Kyanne is passionate about delivering person-centred care that empowers individuals to live with dignity, independence, and confidence. Her career has progressed from hands-on support roles in aged care to leading community teams, where Kyanne combines strong leadership with a genuine commitment to quality outcomes. Kyanne is known for being approachable, outgoing, and bubbly, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. She thrives on building meaningful relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders, creating environments where people feel valued, respected, and supported. Safety, compliance, and best practice are at the core of everything Kyanne believes in. Kyanne takes pride in fostering a positive team culture, mentoring staff, and ensuring services are delivered to the highest standards. Her goal is to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we support while leading with compassion, integrity, and accountability.
Sam
Team Leader
Sam has worked in the NDIS space since 2019, including frontline support, coordination and program delivery roles, Sam is committed to ensuring participants receive high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. In their role, Sam oversees the daily operations of the SIL team, supports and mentors staff, and works closely with participants, families, and allied health professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Sam is passionate about building strong, supportive teams where open communication and trust are at the centre of the workplace culture. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with family, fitness, and community involvement, and brings the same values of respect, inclusion, and teamwork to every part of their life.
Zoey
Administrator | Business Operations Manager | Admin Lead
Zoey’s passion for helping people to reach their potential in life is a common factor across her varied professional experience. She has created and administered policies and procedures with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation NSW, Housing NSW and her own coaching business. She has developed funding proposals and tenders for both commercial and non-government services. Zoey’s expertise with setting up and managing organisational systems and processes along with her compassion and understanding for people experiencing challenges in life make her an ideal fit for her administrative role at Pathways.
Sally
Founder / Director of Services
Sally originally qualified in the UK as a Mental Health Nurse in 1993. Since then she has trained in many psychotherapeutic models including CBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Nature Based Therapy, Equine Assisted therapy and Skills Based Animal Assisted Therapy facilitation. She is accredited with the ACA, AACBT, EAGALA and Credentialled as a specialist Mental Health Nurse. Sally is the founder of Pathways to Mental Health. She is passionate about providing accessible, high quality services and believes that our natural environment is the best place for working on recovery.
In memory of Starlight
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In memory of Jennifer
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