Discover the Building Blocks for Learning

Amber has a natural connection with animals, which shines through when she works with her Assistance Dog, Pizzazz. She’s excited about using her love for animals to make a difference in the lives of other young people and enjoys seeing positive changes happen. For Amber, working with animals and young people is a fun and rewarding combination. She’s currently studying Rural Operations.

Fun facts about Amber!

1. She’s been horse riding since she was 5 and currently enjoys show jumping.
2. Amber has a background in dance and loves staying active with bike riding.
3. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and playing the clarinet in a band.

Jonnah Codilla is an experienced Executive Assistant with a background in HR administration and virtual assistance. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, she has honed her skills in managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and maintaining Learning Management Systems. Known for her attention to detail and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, Jonnah brings a high level of professionalism and organisation to her role at Succeed Healthcare Solutions.

Fun Facts about :

1. Jonnah enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach.
2. She has a passion for video editing and applying her creative skills to various projects.
3. Jonnah is multilingual, with skills in English and basic Japanese.

Kalp is a hard-working and dedicated junior allied health assistant who prioritises open communication and patient centred care. He has extensive experience as a tutor, teaching children of all ages, at all levels, across various subjects. He takes pride in using his communication skills to explain complicated concepts to people of all ages and walks of life and firmly believes that neurodivergence is a gift that can provide great value to society.

Fun Facts about Amy:

1. Kalp enjoys public speaking and has experience as a University National Debater and Adjudicator.
2. Kalp is a soccer enthusiast and coaches and manages an amateur university soccer team.
3. In his free time, Kalp enjoys playing the piano and improving his table tennis skills.

Chelsea is a second-year Occupational Therapy student at The University of Queensland. With experience in mobility support and assistive devices, she is passionate about helping people achieve their fullest potential. Chelsea’s customer service background, combined with her growing knowledge in occupational therapy, makes her a valuable part of the team.

Fun facts about Chelsea!

1. Chelsea enjoys going to the gym and staying active with running.
2. She loves spending time with her dog and often takes her for walks.
3. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys reading and catching up with friends.

Melissa is a dedicated Allied Health Assistant and Nutritionist with a passion for women’s health, especially in the area of menopause. She has experience working in paediatrics and as a Play Therapy Assistant, where she loved building connections with children and their families. Melissa’s ability to quickly read people and her empathetic nature make her a valuable team member. Her lived experience adds a personal touch of empathy and understanding to her professional role.

Fun facts about Melissa!

1. Melissa loves reading about health and wellness and enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest research.
2. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family, often taking time to relax by the beach or going for walks.
3. Melissa enjoys experimenting with nutritious recipes and sharing her passion for healthy living with others.

Hope is a driven and enthusiastic Psychology student with a passion for helping others. With hands-on experience working in allied healthcare, Hope brings a caring and encouraging approach to her work. She is dedicated to empowering individuals, especially neurodiverse clients, and believes in the power of positive independence.

Fun facts about Hope!

1. Hope loves traveling and exploring new places.
2. She enjoys spending time at the beach and is an avid swimmer.
3. When she’s not studying or working, you can often find her planning her next adventure.

Nathan is passionate about helping young people achieve their goals and develop skills through therapy services, including technology-based activities like our VR and robotics programs. As someone with special needs, Nathan understands the journey that young people with special needs experience. He’s currently studying a double degree in Bachelor of Engineering and Science at the University of Queensland and loves applying his knowledge to enhance our therapy services.

Fun facts about Nathan!

1. Nathan enjoys playing computer games, reading, and mini-golf.
2. He’s a big fan of AFL and loves watching car racing events like Bathurst.
3. In 2018, Nathan won Child Genius Australia on SBS, where he shared the message that friendships are more important than anything else.

Sandra is a qualified nutritionist who enjoys providing coaching and support to help people to achieve health and happiness in life. She believes that healthy nutrition and exercise are the keys to good health.

Fun Facts about Sandra:

1. Sandra enjoys spending time outside bushwalking and horse riding
2. She is passionate about photography, travel, learning new languages and going to food festivals
3. She is also a certified PADI diver and has been scuba diving with sharks!

Paul has a diverse background in business management, training and safety. He has spent a lot of his working career in the bush which has developed his knowledge of outdoor survival skills and teamwork. He seeks to apply his practical life experience to therapy sessions to help participants to grow in a fun, meaningful and adventurous context.

Fun Facts about Paul:

1. Terrible golfer and proud of it
2. Once a keen fisher, sailor and scuba diver
3. Enjoys vintage cars and stereos.

Kristi is an experienced Physiotherapist who thrives on helping children and their families find their path to being the best they can be. Through her diverse skill set and her unique lens, she is dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals on their journey to becoming their best selves. Kristi is passionate about mentoring and assisting teammates to achieve their full potential and gets great enjoyment out of being a part of her teams’ growth and accomplishments.

Fun facts about Kristi!

1. Enjoys hiking, going to the beach and going on outdoor adventures with her family
2. Loves reading, travelling and tending to her roses
3. Has enjoyed playing soccer from an early age and whatever sport her son is currently into

Leanne is an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) with a passion to help young people be their best selves and live their best lives. She has a rare skill set in that she is highly experienced in occupational/vocational rehabilitation, paediatrics, telehealth and in-clinic services. She also works as a Practical Demonstrator at Bond University, teaching the Masters of OT students the ‘work’ (injury prevention/occupational rehabilitation) subject. She enjoys delivering both manualised evidence-based programs, as well as designing programs based on the evidence that cater to young people’s interests and needs.

Fun facts about Leanne!

1. Enjoys doing stints on TV!
2. Enjoys competitive and recreational ocean swimming and triathlons, as well as outdoor adventure activities
3. Loves gardening and travelling