Meet the Team Video
We believe that great support starts with great people. Our management team is made up of passionate, skilled, and caring individuals who are committed to delivering personalised, respectful support every day. In the video below, you’ll get to meet some of our amazing leadership team, hear why they love what they do, and see the values that guide our work in action. We're proud to build genuine connections with the people we support — and we can’t wait for you to get to know us too.
Meet the Team
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Rachel Drew
Company Director
Rachel has over 30 years of experience with working in the disability sector. She is a strong advocate for the human rights of all people, and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to take up their rightful place within the community of their choosing.
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Sue Gore
Company Director
Sue plays a vital role in building strong, trusting relationships within our community and local groups. She works closely with venues, caterers, staff and our families to promote a sense of community well-being. Sue organises several community events per year, where we bring everyone together for themed celebrations, and fun and games. Resulting in many precious memories being made and a more connected environment for everyone.
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Chris Gore
CEO
Chris is passionate about making real change for people experiencing disadvantage, especially those with disability. A proud family man, Chris brings his values of compassion, fairness, and inclusion into both his personal and professional life—working to build a more equitable community where everyone has the chance to thrive.
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Paul Smoothy
Director of Engagement
Paul loves building positive relationships with people and has a great sense of humour and fun.
Paul has a personal commitment to people with disability and enjoys supporting all people to develop their own skills and capacity.
Paul heads up our Maybo training programme and ensures the safety and wellbeing of all staff members.
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Gill Hulse
Director - Business Development
Gill has great passion for supporting people with disability, which stems from lived experience with family members.
Gill enjoys expanding people's goals and independence.
Gill also loves spending time with her dog Doris and advocates for everyone to have the opportunity to live their best life.
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Ian Hulse
Director - Cultural Values
Ian has over 30 years experience of supporting people with disability.
As part of his orientation of new staff members, Ian feeds through our purpose, values and expectations.
Ian is committed to excellence, and ensures we provide NDIS support that makes a positive impact.
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Julie Johnson
Director - Health & Wellbeing
Julie has extensive experience of working in the disability field, through a variety of roles from the ground up.
Her passion is to find solutions that are creative, flexible and relevant.
In her spare time Julie likes to focus on her creative side, which includes a variety of artistic mediums.
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Rebecca Murtagh
Payroll & Billing Coordinator
Rebecca is our fountain of knowledge for Schads award interpretation, and ensures our staff are adhering to quality standards.
Rebecca safeguards our billing practices, and verifies that our support work has been delivered to the highest level.
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Natalie Smoothy
Recruitment Manager
Natalie is our people person. Her warm nature ensures everyone is welcome and feels at home in her company.
Natalie has extensive experience in finding people who share our values, and heads up our recruitment department.