Meet the Team

Beth Crosby

Occupational Therapist and Pilates Instructor

Meet Beth, the owner of Enable & Support. She is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist who graduated with distinction from Deakin University, Geelong.

Beth brings a wealth of experience to her role, drawing from her background as a Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, and Pilates Instructor. She has supported participants aged 2 to 65 years old across Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, country Victoria, and Western Melbourne, particularly those with diverse abilities and mental health needs. Beth is particularly interested in interoceptive awareness, emotional and sensory regulation, independent living skills, and community integration. She has also ventured into the world of home modifications. Beth is passionate about enhancing her participants' quality of life and helping them engage in meaningful activities.

When she's not working, Beth enjoys spending time with her family, including her therapy dog Nova, going to the beach, enjoying the outdoors, Pilates, and reading.

Nova

Therapy Dog

Nova is an 18 month old Cavoodle. Nova loves cuddles, sleeping in, playing with her toys, going to the beach and the park, and meeting new friends!

Nova is a very gentle and calm girl and wants others to also feel calm and happy :)

Mikiela Notley - Enable OT's Administration Manager

Support Worker

"Hello, I'm Mik. Originally a qualified chef, I ventured into optometry for the past two years before embarking on my journey with Enable OT. Inspired by my mother's passion for personal support, I've found it immensely rewarding. I love the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you connect with someone and the smile it brings to your face. I thrive on helping others and always like to look on the bright side. In my free time, you'll find me indulging in baking, crochet, Bingo, walking, dancing, and cherishing moments with my three energetic dogs. I’m a devoted reader and active member of a local book club, I'm always eager to expand my skill set and embrace new challenges."

Mia Hooper

Therapy Assistant & Support Worker

My name is Mia, and I am in my third year of Occupational Therapy at Deakin University. In my spare time, I love going to pilates and yoga, getting a coffee with friends, and trying all the hot spots in Melbourne.

I love getting to know new people and their backgrounds and learning about the things they love to do, and I know support work will help me be the best OT when I graduate!

I am currently available on Mondays, Tuesdays and every second weekend!

Emma Binyon

Support Worker

Hey I’m Emma, I’m 23 and from Torquay! I work casually in retail which makes me love clothes and fashion. I enjoy hanging out with friends, travelling and camping, walking my dog at the beach and having coffee and yummy foods!
I lived over in London previously as an Au Pair for 2 years, looking after younger kids. I also worked at McDonalds as a manager.
I am currently studying to be an Enrolled Nurse through tafe, which I am loving. I enjoy learning new skills and interacting with people.
I love getting to know people and engaging with them to support their journey and needs. I enjoy hanging out with people in the community and helping them out where needed, but also being able to help personal needs around home. I love to have fun and laugh with others!

Jordyn Paull

Support Worker / Peer Mentor

Hiya, it's Jordyn! I'm a 26-year-old support worker, buzzing with a fun-loving spirit and a caring touch. Outdoor enthusiast at heart, I mix playfulness with a sincere commitment to helping others. Whether we're having a good time or I'm providing support, my goal is to create a positive and uplifting vibe for everyone around me. Currently diving into my Cert IV in allied therapy assistance, I'm all about building therapeutic capacity while keeping things lively!

Jessica Mullen

Support Worker / Peer Mentor

Hi, I'm Jessica, and I’m excited to meet you!

I’ve had the privilege of volunteering my time to support adults by being a compassionate listener and offering help when needed. My involvement in both local and overseas missions, including raising funds and awareness for education in Africa, inspired me to pursue a Certificate III in Community Services. This education has broadened my understanding and deepened my passion for community work. I consider it a true privilege to journey with others, and I am committed to taking the time to learn how I can best support you.

In my professional life, I work full-time as a manager in the food service industry. However, I believe we all need a bit of support, and I would love to dedicate some of my spare time to helping others. In my free time, I enjoy being with my two dogs, taking them for walks, and curling up with a good book and a hot drink, especially when I can relax outside in the sun.

Currently, I’m available on Friday afternoons and evenings, with the possibility of offering more hours depending on your needs.

Amy Veenstra

Support Worker / Peer Mentor

Hi, I'm Amy!

I value building lasting connections with clients, providing dignity and respect with my services. I always take the time to learn about my clients, and help them maintain independence and quality of life.
I have experience with both children and adults. I love to take individuals out into the community and provide a space where they can safely express themselves and their interests, whatever that looks like for them.
Away from support work, I also work in the wellness industry, and I love integrating parts of this with clients that resonate. In my spare time, you can find me up the coast or spending time with my family at our family farm.
My availability currently is Mondays, any hours, with the possibility to extend more hours for the right participant.

Sujin Choi

Registered Nurse & Support Worker

I was born and grew up in South Korea. I originally studied journalism, but I formed a passion for helping people and chased new challenges in the medical field. I moved to Australia where I studied nursing and have since enjoyed a strong career in major hospitals and have been exposed to a variety of clinical skills and medical teams.

I enjoy engaging with patients with a non-biased attitude and thrive on the satisfaction of helping others and what nursing can provide. I believe building trust and clear and open communication between practitioners and patients is key to providing the most effective support.

I’m married with a young family and understand the challenges and what is required to support and provide care from a variety of ages from the youngest child to the elderly. My skillset and experience make me a suitable carer for many different patients in need.

As I’m actively employed at an established hospital, I’d like to continue to use my clinical skills including complex bowel care-stoma care, tracheostomy care, urinary catheter care, airway management, wound management, diabetic management and IV therapy. I’ve also had previous experience with supporting anorexia patients for PEG and NG feeding.

In conclusion, I’m easy going and can engage with various personalities, people and multicultural backgrounds. I’m open minded, strong willed and can adapt my clinical skills to provide custom support for NDIS clients where needed in a safe and secure environment for both carers and patients.
Thank you.
Sujin

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Sarina Taituave

Support Worker & Therapy Assistant

I have a background in health promotion and community development, and am passionate about supporting and empowering people to live happy and fulfilling lives. I have three young children who bring so much joy into our home. We enjoy caring for our chickens, going to the beach and local parks. I look forward to supporting people across the community with daily living tasks, accessing needed services, household chores and lending a listening ear.

Jo Campbell

Support Worker

Hi, my name is Jo and I've been working as a support worker for over a year now. Before I started support work, I lived in Edinburgh in Scotland and worked in a mental health outpatient clinic. I currently live in Lara with my husband, 3 children and lots of rescue animals. My previous experiences have taught me a great deal of understanding, patience, problem solving and multitasking.

Currently I help several clients around the Geelong region with different types of support. I often help clients in their homes and happily help out with any household chores, feed and walk their pets or just be there to listen and help solve problems with. I also help run errands with clients e.g. buy groceries or accompany them to appointments.

One of my favourite things to do is take clients on excursions, whether it's a nice walk in the park, a coffee at a cafe or a trip to the beach or zoo.
I'm happy to travel around Geelong to meet clients but would prefer to stick to working weekdays so I can spend time with my children when they are home from school.

Kayley Stevenson

Registered Nurse, Therapy Assistant & Support Worker

My name is Kayley Stevenson, I am 27 years old and I live in Bell Post Hill my husband, two cats, and our 1 year old Rottweiler.

My interests include gardening, reading, hiking, crochet, snowboarding, and spending time with my friends, family and of course my dog.

I have worked in healthcare for my whole adult life and have always been passionate about working with people to help them live well. I started working as a carer in aged care while completing my nursing degree at age 18. I then began nursing in 2019 and worked in Adult Oncology as a registered nurse until 2022. I then provided palliative care in the home for my grandmother for 6 months before joining the Enable OT team in November of 2022. Since then I have enjoyed working with various clients in the home to help them achieve their goals and live a fulfilled life. I have worked with both Adults and children with a range of conditions from Borderline Personality disorder, Dementia, ADHD, Agoraphobia and more.

I am open to working with people of all ages, however I have had more extensive experience working with Adults in my career so far. I am open to learning new skills and expanding my scope of practise through further training and a variety of clients.

My current work days are Monday-Friday at any time of the day.

My availability as is stands is subject to change but I am looking to add a nursing client one day a week to my schedule.

Christine Lucieer

Support Worker

Hello there! I'm Christine, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as your potential Support Worker. With over 15 years of experience in this fulfilling field, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and supporting many incredible individuals. Every day, I’m reminded of how rewarding this job is, and I can't wait to share that joy with you.

When I’m not working, you can find me:

Spending quality time with my family and our three adorable dogs
Crocheting cozy creations while sipping on a cup of tea
Getting lost in the pages of a good book
Embarking on road trips and travel adventures
Enjoying peaceful walks in nature
Indulging in some retail therapy

I hold both a Certificate III and IV in Disability Services, ensuring that I am well-equipped to provide the best support possible.

My Availability:

Tuesday: After 12:15 PM
Friday: Free all day
Sunday: After 10:30am

I’m looking forward to meeting you and embarking on this journey together!

Warm regards,
Christine

Kylie Hayes

Therapy Assistant / Support Worker / Registered Nurse

My name is Kylie Hayes and l am a Support Worker and Occupational Therapy Assistant at Enable OT.

Prior to this l worked as a Registered Nurse for 21 years in a variety of areas and settings.

I enjoy working with participants to assist in improving their quality of life and supporting them to do the things they want to do and achieve their specific goals.

Outside of this, I have a partner, two young children and an old dog to keep me busy. I enjoy getting outdoors, gardening, reading and looking after animals with the exception of snakes!

Shelley Lane

Therapy Assistant / Support Worker

Hi, I'm Shelley! At Enable and Support, I offer both Therapy Assistant support and general NDIS support. With nearly 15 years of experience in supportive roles, my work is grounded in trauma-informed practices and neurodivergence. I'm passionate about helping children grow and thrive, but I also enjoy supporting individuals of all ages.

I have experience working with neurological diseases like Huntington's Disease and providing palliative care, including personal care. As an Art Therapist, I enjoy using creative, alternative approaches to meet my clients' needs, never taking a "one size fits all" approach. I believe that support should always be holistic and client-centered.

Kindness, compassion, and fun are at the heart of everything I do, and I carry these values with me both professionally and personally.

Ian Turner

Support Worker

Hello there, my name is Ian, I am the father of five wonderfully diverse children, who are now, mostly grown up, and I have three grandchildren…. so far. I also have a beautiful Labrador, named Gracie.

A large portion of my career has been spent as a Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker/welder) and Product Development Manager. These were very much hands on roles, designing and creating many solutions to complex projects and product developments.

As I’ve grown older, I have come to appreciate that we all need some support from time to time, and it’s OK to extend a hand and ask for the kind of support that we may be most in need of, to get us through each day. I now find myself wanting to put what life skills I have learnt over the years to good use in serving others in my community. In this giving is where I have found my highest fulfillment because, supporting others is a great rewarder!

Life is an incredible journey and it’s important to notice it and take in as much as we can, as the days roll by. (Stop to smell the Roses)

I have a keen interest in psychology and how people work. I am passionate about listening to other people’s incredible stories and trying to understand their point of view/s. It is fascinating to me.

My interests are Bushwalking, Hiking, Camping, Four wheel driving, Bike riding, particularly on trails in the bush, being out in nature to soak in the peace and beauty that surrounds me, where ever it is that I find myself, Cooking, Board games and having a good laugh with family and friends. I love Animals, Music, Playing guitar, tinkering in my workshop including woodworking.

So, I wonder how I can support you to live your life and move into your dreams?