Meet our mentors

Not Your Everyday Chef- That's Me!
A very passionate person that has found her place! With a career of 15 years in hospitality, I followed my love for food all over the world, yet none of the roles satisfied my want and need to feel a part of the community. With some inspiration from the NDIS, I quickly found there were a lot of people that have always wanted to learn how to cook(or be cooked for). Over the last two years I have been developing a program to introduce commercial cookery to the disability community. In this time I have found there is so much room for skill development training in the kitchen. How to feel confident and how not to care when it doesn't work. How to not feel so much pressure about making food. My aim is to Mentor clients of all ages, the program is built around self-determination. Preparing and enjoying food is a time-honoured way of bringing people together. Whether it’s planning a menu that each family member will enjoy and cherish or dishing up dinner for neighbours, the program encourages participants to engage with their family, friends and community through the art of food.

Can help with:

• Chefs
• Social Assistance
• Gardening
• Recreation
• Cooking lessons
• Skill Development Respite Getaways

I am Cas!!!
I love going on adventures and all things outdoors. I want to share this passion with you. Being in nature, whether it be for a gentle bush walk or pushing past your comfort zone in a more intense activity, can create a more positive attitude. Nature connectedness reduces stress and anxiety and offers many benefits to our mental wellbeing. I can help you identify and work towards goals that build your capacity, independence and autonomy. I often find myself planning adventures such as hikes, rock climbing, camping, foraging, roller skating, paddle boarding, picnics, exploring the local area as well as trips away.
I hold a cert 4 in disability support, a diploma of mental health and have psychosocial recovery coach training. I have been working independently for the last 2 years with a wide range of people. I am very calm and speak in a friendly manner. Having 2 boys with autism, now in their teens, I am well versed on all the ways that life can be challenging. With this experience I know that I am very capable of finding that little spark in most people. The spark that creates new pathways of thinking and enables the participant to engage with me and express themselves. So here I am. Ready to inspire access to recreational activities as well as offer a hand in Social Assistance.
Lets get up, get out - be active in the local community.

Can help with:

• Social Assistance
• Bush Foreging
• Gardening
• Education Mentor
• Recreation
• Cooking lessons
• Art sessions
• Recovery Coach
• Skill Development Respite Getaways

I am Rhiannon, a 37 year old country Victorian woman, with skills in various departments of life. I have always been a deeply caring person toward friends and family. As I got older this deep connection to people spread throughout my life. In my days living in the CBD, I would regularly find myself talking to individuals on the street for hours, just because. Maybe I needed to hear it, or maybe they needed to be heard. Anyway, here's a bit more about me, I am a really adaptable person that spends a lot of time with different types of people from all walks of life. Coming from the country I have always been an animal lover, it isn't uncommon for me to rescue injured animals whenever I come across them. I am someone who likes to take advantage of where I live, and have found that there is always activities or different things to be enjoyed wherever I go. I am Big on nature and enjoy 99% of outdoor activities. I became a volunteer firefighter in 2017, and I'm very passionate about my role in the CFA and the ongoing opportunities and experiences that it provides me with.


I was a swimming instructor years ago, I'm still a very competent swimmer and enjoy the water very much. I love music, Arts, Reading books, nature and my dog, Iggy, amongst many other things. I grew up allowed to make my own choices and was always given the opportunity for my voice to be heard. I strongly believe everyone deserves to feel that way, that's why I am here. To lend a hand, an ear and even a dog - if you're nice!

Hello :)My name is Sam, I currently live in the beautiful foot hills of the Toolangi state forest.
I moved to the hills three years ago to work for Forest fire management as a forestry fire fighter, prior to that I was working in conservation and land management for 10 years on the Mornington peninsula.
My main passions include conservation, nature walks, Mycology, Geometry, arts and crafts and just general good times.
I've come to the group to share my love and passion for all of these professional expierences I have enjoyed through my time as a young adult, to assist any age group to take my passion and turn that into a beautiful experience.

I'm passionate about music and arts, and love sharing my ideas with others. I have spent the majority of my adult life creating animations and producing graphics for music endeavours.
I have several years experience with high intensity group disability work, but have found myself more aligned in a support role and mentorship capacity.

Can help with:

• Music Producers
• Artists
• DJ Sessions
• Recreation
• Art sessions

I am Mornington Peninsula bred! I know the local area really well and am regularly showing people some of the beautiful hidden places. I have worked in hospitality for most of my life, other than that one time I ran a Harley and Native American Indian shop for 12 years. I have also also played around hosting a guided horseback winery tour for 8 years.

I am a busy person, I love community and my home is never empty. I came to this group to stay in the workforce as I would like to be semi retired yet I am still so inspired to be a part of my community.

I have some previous experience with disability support and feel myself to be person who can naturally provide judgement free assistance. My diploma in holistic counselling gives me deeper understanding and care for your needs. Providing deep respect for your journey, the tools and techniques will be available to you if you'd like to try them out for your personal development. This is not imperative with my service but an option to you.

I am happy to assist with daily duties & routines, shopping, errands, driving to and from appointments, attending group sessions, cooking, house keeping, gardening, social & outing activities, creative activities or having a yarn. Lets chat about your needs!
I value clear communication and creating good rapport for safety, joy & fulfilment together.

Happy to meet prior to session make sure we are a good fit or go straight into the shifts.
Please get in contact if you have any questions or want to work together.

Can help with:

• Social Assistance
• Gardening
• Recreation
• Cooking lessons

Hi there, I'm a 38 year old male living on the Mornington Peninsula who is caring, empathetic and open-minded in nature with a great sense of humour. My working background is in manufacturing, hospitality and retail. I've been a support worker now for two and a half years loving seeing clients learn, grow, and be confident within themselves with some guidance.
I have personal life experience having suffered and worked through mental health issues myself at different stages of my life and have provided support for people with their anxiety and depression, as well as people with ASD (including my two children) and people with Intellectual Disabilities.
I love reading, writing, the beach, passionate about music (keen shower singer), card/board games, animals and video games just to name a few of my interests and would love to share this knowledge with others with similar interests or who are interested in learning and experiencing some of it to further their growth and potential. Gardening is something I'm happy to help with too (I can't say I'm an avid gardener but I do enjoy gardening).
I'm LGBTQI+ friendly, relaxed, positive person who appreciates a good sense of humour and wants to help others bring a bit of a fun atmosphere to life. I look forward to having my life experience help benefit others ✌️

Can help with:

• IT Skills Sessions
• Social Assistance
• Recreation
• Cooking lessons

Hello! I'm Sarah and for 8 years I have worked in disability support and aged care and it is the first time in my life I've felt truly fulfilled in my career. It can be challenging at times but it's extremely rewarding and I love having the opportunity to make a difference in other people's lives and enjoy meeting so many beautiful and interesting people.

When I am not working I enjoy working on my fitness, boxing, gaming, diy arts and crafts, playing the guitar, seeing live music, going to the beach with my dog, travelling and I love to laugh!

Can help with:

• IT Skills Sessions
• Social Assistance
• Artists
• Bush Foreging
• Gardening
• Recreation
• Art sessions
• Personal training

Jessica Leigh is a passionate student of naturopathy and nutrition with a special interest in disability support. She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, focusing on the whole person to create individualized nutrition plans. Her research and clinical practice revolves around the integration of nutrition, lifestyle, and other natural modalities to improve overall health and wellness.

Jessica has a strong passion for helping individuals achieve their highest level of health and functioning. She works with her clients to identify the root causes of their issues and create plans for optimal health and wellness and also educates her clients on how to make changes to their lifestyle and diet in order to achieve their health goals.

Can help with:

• Social Assistance
• Recreation

Master of Fine Art specialising in oil painting and pottery. Artist and art therapist.
6 years of experience running art therapy classes at Baxter Retirement Village. Individual painting exhibitions at Manyung Galleries between 2004-2008. Passionate about colour, nature and music and how it can affect ones mood and perception of the world. "Creating Art is the form of meditation".

Can help with:

• Artists
• Art sessions

Greetings! My name is Anique, and I'm a skilled developer with extensive experience in game development, web development, and interactive technologies.
Additionally, I have dedicated the last ten years of my career to the healthcare industry.
One of my greatest passions is helping others to grow and develop, and I thoroughly enjoy expressing my creativity in various ways.
When I'm not working, I love to engage in activities such as gaming, boxing, strength training, taking walks in nature, and exploring the arts.

Can help with:

• IT Skills Sessions
• Education Mentor
• Personal training
• Skill Development Respite Getaways

Can help with:

• Social Assistance
• Artists
• Holistic Councelling Services
• Recreation
• Art sessions
• Personal training
• Recovery Coach
• Skill Development Respite Getaways