Jemma Grunsell Kerr
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Dharug/ Darug peoples on the land in which I work.
Director
Jemma brings over 12 years of experience with Disability and Health to her role as Director of Marli and Moe. This experience, combined with an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management and a Diploma in Counselling has assisted Jemma to have a deep understanding of the complexities involved in supporting individuals with diverse needs.
The focus of Jemma’s expertise has been in assisting participants with degenerative diseases, complex trauma, terminal diagnoses, rare diseases, and high complexities/high needs support.
Jemma’s personal journey navigating the Health and NDIS systems for her daughter, Marli following an Acquired Brain Injury and complex medical journey has fuelled her dedication to enhancing support systems for others in similar situations.
She is an advocate and an ally for equality and inclusivity with a commitment to community, through the ups and downs, together!
Lachlan Whitehall
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Thul Garrie Waja and Gurrumbilbarra peoples on the land in which I work.
Administration Manager
Lachlan has over 5 years' experience in the disability industry from recruitment to the intake of clients for allied health services to now working with Marli and Moe in a combined role. In this time Lachlan has amassed experience to not only recruit the best support coordinators but also match the participants with the best Marli and Moe has to offer.
Lachlan takes immense pride in matching people in the community with our support staff, for the best outcomes and he cannot wait to be a part of your journey.
Lachlan values friendship and enjoys nothing more than spending time with his mates and having a good laugh.
Susie Kerr
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Dharug/ Darug peoples on the land in which I work.
Executive Assistant
Susie has an extensive history in Administration and Customer Service. Her experience spans over 40 years working for varied companies and has found herself in a unique position working alongside such a caring, dedicated, and compassionate team. They inspire her to strive to better herself, but most importantly to help make our world safer, more tolerant, and accepting of our differences.
Susie's darling granddaughter suffered a stroke as a direct result of contracting Pneumococcal Meningitis as a baby and consequently, has an ABI, hearing impairment, and learning difficulties. Susie's family felt so alone and scared for her future.
At the time the NDIS was in its infancy and very difficult to navigate. Today thank goodness we have professionals to guide us and help us through our difficult times. Susie is proud to be included in the Marli and Moe family and is in awe of our Support Coordinators and Specialist Support Coordinators.
Lisa Callister
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Awabakal peoples on the land in which I work.
Quality and Assurance Manager
With Lisa's keen eye for detail and extensive experience within support coordination and the disability world, Lisa has moved up to become our Quality and Assurance Manager.
Lisa enjoys being able to provide support and assistance to all of our Support Coordinators enabling her to have a greater impact on our individual participants and their families.
Lisa is driven by excellence and shares her knowledge and passion with the rest of the team to ensure Marli and Moe are constantly providing the best service there is!
Lisa is all too aware that every person is different in their needs, regardless of diagnosis similarities, and takes the time understand the person in front of her, for who they are, be they staff members or participants. She has a caring and sensitive personality, as well as a genuine interest in helping others to become more independent.
Emily McKeown
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Specialist Support Coordinator
Emily has been working within the NDIS space as a Specialist Support Coordinator for many years now but has been working in the disability sector & services for over ten years.
Emily holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Social Studies and a Master's Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has always worked with a diverse clientele of service users - from mild intellectual disabilities with a dual diagnosis of extreme mental health, drug use, abuse or crime, to high complex clients with severe disabilities both psychical and intellectual. Emily tends to work with the more complex or crisis clients who benefit from having a support person with a therapeutic background, often having significant time constraints to their needs.
Emily has learned in her time working with NDIS clients that this space can be a tough one to navigate and having the right Support Coordinator to assist you is vital. Emily personally tries to educate and inform her clients and their families with the primary aim being to arm them with the knowledge and information needed to gain the most appropriate supports for themselves or their loved ones.
Emily has a wealth of knowledge that she puts to use every day to benefit her clients, so feel free to get in contact to see if she is the right fit for you, your client or your loved one - She is always happy to have a chat.
Aaryn Favell
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrun peoples on the land in which I work.
Team Leader/ Specialist Support Coordinator
Before joining Marli and Moe, Aaryn worked in crisis out of home care settings and as a disability support worker over four years. He has supported people with complex support needs and trauma backgrounds as a support worker and coordinator. Aaryn takes a holistic approach and reflects on his client's lived experiences to ensure support is delivered appropriately.Aaryn has completed a Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing). During his studies, Aaryn was part of an NFP organisation to develop mental health programs for students which was an exciting and rewarding project for him.
Within NDIS, Aaryn has diverse experience from arranging general day-to-day services and therapy to handling critical crisis situations. He has had the pleasure supporting people with different needs that are physical, intellectual and/or psychosocial which has allowed him to maintain a diverse caseload and knowledge base. Supporting people with multiple diagnoses is not new for him. He works well when multiple stakeholders or government departments require coordination to deliver supports which includes departments such as Health/Mental Health, Communities and Justice and Education. Aaryn is very familiar with working and liaising with NDIA complex teams when supporting children and adults on the scheme.
Aaryn's client's preferences and goals are a priority to him. He will always aim deliver support that is consistent, timely and tailored where possible.
Tenille McIntyre
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Kobbaddee / Cubbady / Cobbedee peoples on the land in which I work.
Team Leader/ Specialist Support Coordinator
Disability and mental health support has always been very close to Tenille's heart. Tenille became involved with NDIS through her own son, River, and understands that navigating the NDIS can be confronting and confusing. She aims to provide reliable and caring services that allow clients to achieve their goals with the assistance of NDIS support.
As a therapy assistant and group facilitator, Tenille has always been driven to support each individual uniquely and empathically. During this time, she has had experience with children, adolescent and adult clients with a range of personalities and needs.
Tenille is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Wollongong and is a very passionate advocate for inclusivity, acceptance and equality for gender diverse individuals. She hopes to be part of the positive change toward a society that embraces and encourages difference.
Megan Ellis
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Dharug/ Darug peoples on the land in which I work.
Executive Assistant/ Digital Presence Manager
Megan is a Executive Assistant/ Digital Presence Manager in the Western Sydney area, who has a passion to support people by listening and understanding them, then working to support holistically. Megan has a range of experience and education in the disability and community services sector. Megan has worked as a direct support worker, within a Day Program and at a Community and Family Development Centre.
Megan has supported a number of participants with diagnoses ranging from Psychosocial Disability, Complex and High Needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy and more.
Megan has supported participants in situations such as transitioning out of hospital, sourcing long term accommodation, working with a multidisciplinary team, supporting participants who are terminally ill and participants looking to request Supported Disability Accommodation.