Emily McKeown
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the peoples on the land in which I work.
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.
Brandon Hickey
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Dharug/Darug peoples on the land in which I work.
Specialist Support Coordinator
Brandon has a passion for working with youth and participants with physical, intellectual, and psychological disability. His previous experience as a disability support worker and in crisis out-of-home carer for young people has given him a greater understanding of the needs of individual participants and how to implement a holistic approach to participants' care. Brandon's previous roles have given him hands-on experience working day-to-day with participants.
Brandon has completed a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention as well as some units relating to counselling and disability services. He has undertaken therapeutic crisis intervention training and has worked under the trauma informed care and person-centered care principles.
Brandon believes in an individualised approach for each participant. He strives to assist his participants to have autonomy when it comes to their care by providing informed choices. Brandon chose to become a Support Coordinator so that he could play a greater role in helping participants navigate the NDIS and get the support and are that they need.
Melissa Panetta
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Dharug/ Darug peoples on the land in which I work.
Specialist Support Coordinator
Prior to joining Marli and Moe, Melissa has worked in the health care setting over nine years. She has supported children, adolescents, and their families who presented with a wide range of complex mental health issues as an intake officer.
Melissa holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and is in her final stages of an Honours in Bachelor of Psychology. Melissa has a personal passion in supporting vulnerable populations and undertook a placement in Fiji in 2016, to evaluate the effectiveness of Psychological First Aid and counselling evaluation following Tropical Cyclone Winston. Melissa applies her empathic approach and passion in supporting people with physical, psychosocial and or intellectual needs through her own lived experience with navigating the NDIS. She has a personal understanding of prioritising participants’ choice to meet their goals.
Melissa has extensive knowledge in navigating relevant stakeholders including allied health, housing providers, governments agencies to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care in a professional and timely manner.
With Melissa’s education and knowledge of complex mental health presentations, she has the capacity to understand and support a diverse case load with compassion and respect for the participants autonomy and self-determination.
Jasmine Healy
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Cammeraygal peoples on the land in which I work.
Specialist Support Coordinator
Jasmine is a bright and friendly person who strives to ensure her clients feel well supported and cared about. Jasmine will always endeavour to find the positives in any negative situation.
Jasmine is entering the disability workforce with a wealth of passion for supporting vulnerable people within our community. Jasmine has a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and experience in the social work industry from her previous role as a Child Protection Caseworker, which will benefit her in her new role as a Support Coordinator.
In her spare time, Jasmine likes to spend time outdoors with her puppies, and socialise with her friends and family.
Simone Fisher
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the Garigal peoples on the land in which I work.
Specialist Support Coordinator
Simone has a passion for mental health, crisis work and disability support. Simone has Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Primary Education through Macquarie University and has a particular interest in social work.
Simone has extensive background in child protection and community services and has worked a long side many service providers in crisis support for young people and families including accessing accommodation services at points of homelessness, attending multidisciplinary meetings and creating crisis actions plans to create safety.
Simone aims to create a safe space to offer support in vulnerable times and is motivated to help clients achieve their goals.
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