Worker profiles

2024 NDLO Support Worker of the Year Finalist

Team Leader

Age: 31

Gender: Male 

I’m very down to earth and calm. I like being outdoors either at the beach or national parks. When I’m there I love to go camping, fishing or going on hikes. I also enjoy quiet days watching movies/TV shows, NRL, AFL or MMA. I like playing my PlayStation occasionally. 

I love helping people to live their best life and achieve all of their life goals. I’m organised and driven, and I help to encourage my clients to do the same.   

Participant Feedback:

‘Blake is a solid worker, dependable and took the time to get to know my son’ 

WINNER 2024 NDLO Support Worker of the year

Team Leader

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Hey, I’m Ellie!    It would be my pleasure to join your journey & get to know all about YOU!  I am a very bubbly, outgoing, positive person and my interests include all things physical and outdoorsy; I usually spend my spare time with family/friends, in the gym or soaking up some sun. However, I do love a good relaxing day inside! I am always on the hunt to expand my interests… so the skies your limit! 

My passion in life is helping others and I find great joy putting a smile on people’s faces! Having lived experience with a sibling diagnosed with ASD3 has driven my passion to pursue a career in support work.  Support work has been a very fulfilling experience and has provided me the opportunity to meet so many amazing, unique personalities. It brings me great satisfaction knowing I have a positive impact on my client’s future.   

Participant Feedback:
'Our enthusiastic Ellie was super awesome when my son wasn't having a particularly great day. Ellie took care of him so well.' 

'Ellie really helped a person in need (me) and helped me and my dog get through a very tough time. Ellie helped me see I have a purpose in life and am not alone'

 2024 NDLO Support Worker of the Year Finalist

Team Leader

Age: 54

Gender: Male

I am a mature aged male who enjoys learning from new experiences and interacting with a diverse range of people. I love spending time outdoors, seeing wildlife and am particularly fascinated with birds. I enjoy fishing, walking, and any activity that exposes me to nature but also like socialising with family and friends.  

I enjoy support work because of the wide range of people I have met and the opportunity I have had to have a positive impact on their future. This has provided me with enormous job satisfaction and I have been exposed to enjoyable experiences that I would normally not engage in. 

Participant Feedback:
'Tim has been amazing, he fit right in with the family. He knows exactly what he's doing and has built a strong rapport in a short amount of time'

Lifestyle Assistant 

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Hi I'm Madi! I  enjoy the beach, camping, being in the outdoors, spending time with my pups   & moving my body.

I love helping   people live their happiest and fullest possible lives! I enjoy support work   for all its ups and downs, nothing is more rewarding than seeing a   participant reach a goal. I'm passionate about making the world an accessible   place for all, the only limit should be your imagination! 

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Hey, I’m Bri! I would absolutely love the privilege to learn more about you and everything that’s makes you, you!  I, myself love to expand my interest and learn new things daily so am always up for anything out of my comfort zone. I love flexibility and am interested in anything outdoorsy and physical, but still love the comfort of being at home and reading a good book. I’m currently studying psychology so people have always been an interest of mine as everyone is so unique and interesting in their own ways so I would love (given the opportunity) to be able to work with,  and get to know all varieties of lovely people!

I genuinely believe that I am a very optimistic person and only want the best for people, especially when they are unable to feel accepted and comfortable in their every day lives. Being capable of allowing even the smallest improvement in any one’s day to day lives is something that brings me joy. 

Participant Feedback

‘Bri is genuinely amazing; she involves herself and proactively finds ways to support me without being overbearing. I’m so grateful for the connection we’ve built.’

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 38

Gender: Male

I am a husband and a father of 2 beautiful kids that enjoys spending time with them, going to the gym and watching the footy and cricket. Deep down I am just a family man that enjoys every minute with my family and making memories.

I love seeing growth in people and helping them fulfil their day-to-day goals in life. Building connection and relationships with people makes it very fulfilling both personally as a support worker and for the participants themselves which I really enjoy. 

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 24

 Gender: Male 

Hi I'm Gage, I’ve been in the industry for 6 years. I’m a down to earth, open minded hardworking guy. I enjoy my sports and music. I also enjoy being outdoors as much as I can and living an active and healthy lifestyle. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family when I can.

I pride myself on being the best I can be. Being a supporter worker has been an amazing experience for me. Being able to make a difference in someone’s life, helping someone achieve their goals and helping someone live the best life they can has been extremely rewarding for me. 

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 21

Gender: Female 

Hey, I’m Bree! I am a very outgoing and passionate person, I love spending my time outside of work playing sports, walking my dogs and travelling. I also enjoy a nice     beach day in the sun with my family and friends. I enjoy meeting new people and learning more about them. I grew up travelling Australia which has fueled my passion for the outdoors. 

 I enjoy support work because I get to see a little bit of each persons day to day life and make a positive impact. I love being able to be myself and interact with people whilst learning. Support work allows me to help others achieve their goals which gives me immense job satisfaction.

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 31

Gender: Male

Love anything with an engine, I have 2 drift cars and I try and participate in various drift and grip events in Queensland and NSW. Photography is a huge part of my life; I lean in to street and automotive photography. Video games have always been a something that I enjoy a lot. I'm also a huge foodie my partner and I always try and find good food around Brisbane. I used to play professional table tennis, but I've since retired and only play every so often, but I lived over in Germany for 3 years playing.

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 30

Gender: Female

I am a Mother to a little girl. I gree up on a dairy farm but have lived in Brisbane for the past 10years an have a big passion for helping others which is why I love being a support worker. I enjoy cooking & cleaning, and lifting weights at the gym.

I have a big heart and passion for helping others. It makes me insanely happy knowing that cooking, cleaning or taking someone out to do activities that make them happy fulfills my heart. I like making someone’s day just a little bit better. And I have learnt so much from my clients since becoming a support worker 

Lifestyle Assistant   

Age: 33

Gender: Male

Hobbies and free time are heavily spent around sporting events and keeping myself fit and healthy. Bringing joy and laughter is an important part of my day, so I       seek similar in others around me or in the things I watch in my spare       time. Stand-up comedy is a pleasure of mine.

Working with individuals with such fortitude provides me with a strength and motivation to keep doing the things I am doing in my personal life as well as my working life. Bringing laughter to my participants brings great value to my life, seeing the smiles is a sense of a job well done. Aiding participants to achieve their set goals is the biggest provider of       motivation to come to work each day. There is no goal too small to not spend valuable time on.

 Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Hello, I'm Alexii! I am an extremely bubbly, empathetic and down to earth person who has a very positive outlook on life. I have an easy going attitude and am open to learning all about your interests. At the moment I am studying psychology and am in love with this field. When I am not studying, I enjoy getting out and about in nature, especially the beach, and spending time with my family and friends. Music means a lot to me and you'll catch me at many concerts.
Everybody experiences life differently and holds a sense of uniqueness which I find so interesting. I believe we all deserve to live a fulfilled life free from negativity which is why I always strive to ensure those whom I work with are comfortable and content by upholding a good work ethic and positive attitude. I have not long entered this career but I am so in love with it along with the knowledge and experience I gain from meeting all of you lovely people.  

Lifestyle Assistant

Age: 23 

Gender: Male

I am a friendly and   creative guy, always bursting with ideas. I love video games, Dungeons and   Dragons and creative writing. I love to share my passions with others and   bring out others passions as well. I am knowledgeable about most topics when   it comes to nerd culture and love to have discussions about the newest super   hero movies or tv, news in the gaming world or just about what kind of games   people have been playing recently.

One of my biggest   passions is to bring about a spark in others. Allowing them to express   themselves and be true to themselves. By being a support worker that is my   duty, to help each person I work with express their wants and needs and for   us to then work at reaching them.