MEET THE ADELAIDE TEAM
Tikky
Giuseppe
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
As a Specialist Support Coordinator with over 20 years in the community sector and having a son on the NDIS since roll-out in 2014, Tikky brings both professional expertise and lived experience in mental health and disability support. Tikky is passionate about helping participants build their
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
As a Specialist Support Coordinator with over 20 years in the community sector and having a son on the NDIS since roll-out in 2014, Tikky brings both professional expertise and lived experience in mental health and disability support. Tikky is passionate about helping participants build their capacity and achieve their goals through strong, genuine connections. Outside of work, Tikky enjoys beach walks, meditation, studies Jungian psychology, craft, serving on Campbelltown City Council's Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and volunteer at her children’s schools. Tikky is also a Reiki Master and run a Martial Arts Academy. With qualifications in Health Sciences and ongoing professional development, she aims to empower participants and makes a meaningful impact in their lives.
Giuseppe
Giuseppe
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Giuseppe (G) has recently joined the Plan Pilot Team. Bringing with him a wealth of experience as a Support Coordinator. G has a passion for all things health and well-being orientated. In 2019 - after 4 years of full time
study - he completed his Bachelor’s Degree of Health Science in Chinese
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Giuseppe (G) has recently joined the Plan Pilot Team. Bringing with him a wealth of experience as a Support Coordinator. G has a passion for all things health and well-being orientated. In 2019 - after 4 years of full time
study - he completed his Bachelor’s Degree of Health Science in Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture at
Endeavour College of Natural Health.
He also ran an Academy of Self-Defence at Buddha House in Magill, where he taught with his wife Tikky
Zappia. The Academy run for 20 years.
In 2012 Giuseppe completed his training at the Australian Institute of Fitness acquiring the degrees of
Personal Trainer and Master Trainer. He also attained the award of Institute Champion.
He is an avid student of the writings of Carl Jung and has studied the process of Individuation/Psychology
for 13yrs.
His hobbies include music - being in 2 bands - as well as art and Tai Chi/Qigong.
He has an 18yr old son with autism and an intellectual disability who has been a participant on the NDIS
since its inception. This has driven Giuseppe to want to help and assist other individuals that may happen to
need a little extra support in various areas working toward building their capacity and increasing their day to
day life skills.
Ari
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Ari is a qualified social worker with 20 years experience working with marginalised communities to promote health, rights and wellbeing. She loves dogs. and is a foster carer for an animal rescue in her spare time. She is also passionate about social justice, and is committed to working in ways that are person centred, empowering and inclusive.
AnnaQ
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English and Mandarin
Anna is a Specialist Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach, dedicated to supporting NDIS participants in achieving their goals. As a detail-oriented and reliable professional, she is easygoing and patient. She is a goal-getter, committed to making a positive impact.
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English and Mandarin
Anna is a Specialist Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach, dedicated to supporting NDIS participants in achieving their goals. As a detail-oriented and reliable professional, she is easygoing and patient. She is a goal-getter, committed to making a positive impact. With experience working with individuals facing exceptional challenges—such as those from forensic backgrounds, dealing with mental health issues, AOD concerns, and homelessness—she is deeply passionate about social justice. Her aim is to promote the dignity of her clients while helping them reach their full potential and achieve independence.
Anthony
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Anthony has extensive experience working in the Disability Sector. He has worked as a Support Coordinator for many years. He also worked in the NDIA during its pilot stage.
He has extensive experience working as a case manager in the Department for Child Protection.
Jane
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English and Bahasa Malaysia
Mandy
Shiwani
Mandy
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Carly
Shiwani
Mandy
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Shiwani
Shiwani
Shiwani
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English, Hindi and PunJabi
Monika
Shiwani
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English and Vietnamese
Kelly
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Jujhar
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Neha
Reuben
Reuben
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English and Punjabi
Reuben
Reuben
Reuben
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Sahil
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English and Hindi
Sophie
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
MEET THE MOUNT GAMBIER TEAM
Stephen
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Stephen is a Social Worker with experience in the manufacturing industry, Disability sector and Department for Education. Stephen’s many years of managing a diverse team in the timber industry led to helping people in the Human Services. He worked as a case manager for Disability SA, moved
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Stephen is a Social Worker with experience in the manufacturing industry, Disability sector and Department for Education. Stephen’s many years of managing a diverse team in the timber industry led to helping people in the Human Services. He worked as a case manager for Disability SA, moved into Positive Behaviour Support and then worked as a School Social Worker. Stephen has extensive experience supporting young people and their families with complex needs, wanting the best outcomes for his clients.
Tanya
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Tanya is a Social Worker who has many years working in child protection and disability. Tanya worked for the Department for Child Protection as an admin officer and Case Support Worker, facilitating family contact visits. Tanya then moved into the disability sector working as a Support Coord
Specialist Support Coordinator
Language: English
Tanya is a Social Worker who has many years working in child protection and disability. Tanya worked for the Department for Child Protection as an admin officer and Case Support Worker, facilitating family contact visits. Tanya then moved into the disability sector working as a Support Coordinator within Disability SA. Following this, Tanya worked as a Local Area Coordinator with Mission Australia, supporting NDIS participants to understand and utilise their allocated funding. Tanya is also a qualified Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, having worked with both children and adults with complex needs. Tanya believes that everyone should be able to live their best life, and is passionate about supporting her clients to achieve their goals. Tanya also loves animals, and has horses, dogs and a cat.