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Real people. Local teams. National support.

What Ability is powered by a dedicated team of leaders, practitioners and support workers who believe happiness comes first. Across Australia, our teams work closely with families to deliver safe, fun and meaningful disability support.

What guides our team

Everything we do is shaped by a simple motto: happiness comes first. We believe people thrive when support is built around trust, fun and genuine connection. This is how we work together, and how we support every participant we meet.

Knowledgeable, competent & capable

We invest in high quality training so our team feels confident and equipped to support every participant safely and with care.

Hyper-personalised relationships

By building strong relationships, we deliver support that feels personal, consistent and genuinely aligned to individual goals.

Honest, transparent and authentic at all times

Whether it is navigating complexity or helping with the small things that matter most, we look for practical ways to make life easier.

We find a way to help, big or small

Whether it is navigating complexity or helping with the small things that matter most, we look for practical ways to make life easier.

Happiness comes first, always

We believe that when people feel safe, supported, and joyful, they thrive, and that includes both our participants and our team.

Find the team you’re looking for. Use the pins below to jump to your state or national support team.

Leadership

Our Leadership team sets the vision and direction for What Ability nationally. They are responsible for ensuring we deliver high-quality, compliant and person-centred support across every region we operate in.

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Steve Dresler

Chief Visionary Officer

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Jared Chapman

Chief Executive Officer

Nick Carroll

Chief Operations Officer

Lucy Garcia

Chief Marketing Officer

Jess White

Head of Allied Health

Olivia Cirillo

Head of Short Term Respite

Tyrone Faulkner

Head of Supported Independent Living

Ellie Healey

National Support Manager

Jake Cowie

Head of RTO

National Team

Our National team supports our state teams across Australia. They provide structure, guidance and expertise to ensure our people feel supported and equipped to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred support in every region.

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Ralph Forbes

Compliance Officer

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Tash Bourke

HR Manager

Annelise Brazier

HR Administrator

Shaun Coley

Finance Manager

James Ng

Compliance Support Officer

Thomas Haes

Data & Automation Analyst

Katie Philipson

Marketing Manager

James Muggeridge

Creative Producer

Nina Hari Rajan

Marketing Assistant

Amy Novak

Office Manager

Jack McCutcheon

Office Assistant

Allied Health

Our Allied Health team is dedicated to helping participants build safer, more supportive environments where they can thrive. Our qualified Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioners work closely with participants, families and support teams to understand behaviour, build practical skills and create meaningful improvements in everyday life.

Jess White

Head of Allied Health

George Storer

National Clinical Manager - Behaviour Support

Giorgia De Paoli

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Saskia Jane

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Tabitha Jones

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Sydney Tiiman

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Ethan Etienne

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jessica Paterson

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Bety Salomiu

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hannah Austin

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Cooper Davey

Behaviour Support Admin

Team New South Wales

Team New South Wales is where What Ability began back in 2019, and it will always feel like home to us. Led by our NSW State Manager, Dylan Kable, this team has grown alongside families across the state, building trusted, long-term relationships with our participants and their families. Our NSW team leads our local support workers who show up with patience, consistency and genuine care, taking the time to understand what makes each child feel safe, confident and happy. 

Dylan Kable

NSW State Manager

Jadie Callister

Senior Regional Manager

Amy Maloney

Senior Regional Manager

Annalise Kemp

Regional Manager

Rachael Dunstan

Regional Manager

Kendall Ehrmantraut

Regional Manager

Luke Beattie

Area Manager

Katie Malkin

Area Manager

Mia Cleary

Area Manager

Sebastian Wilbers

NSW Camp Manager

Taylor O'Neill

NSW Participant Onboarder

Samantha Newham

NSW Participant Onboarder

Tim Silcock

NSW SIL Manager

Tatum Hameister

NSW Respite Manager

Team Queensland

Since launching in 2022, Team Queensland has brought an incredible energy to our national mission. The team focuses on the trusted, long-term relationships that define What Ability, with support workers who show up every day with the energy and heart to help every participant thrive.

Sean Everitt

QLD State Manager

Steph Collins

Regional Manager

Maddi Peters

Area Manager

Jake Stjepcevic

Area Manager

Hayley Jones

QLD Participant Onboarding

Team Victoria

Established in 2022, Team Victoria is a community built on a true understanding of our families’ needs. Under State Manager Emily Brown, the team prioritises consistency and care. Our VIC team takes the time to really listen and learn, ensuring every participant has support that makes them feel seen, safe, and happy.

Emily Brown

VIC State Manager

Paddy O'Donnell

Regional Manager

Evelyn Johnson

Area Manager

Molly Gladman

Area Manager

Mimi Clark

VIC Camps Manager

Claire Oakley

VIC Participant Onboarder

Team Perth

Team Western Australia, or Perth as we like to call them, has been a massive part of our story since 2022. Led by State Manager Ash Oliver, this crew has become a powerhouse of energy in the West. The team focuses on building the deep, trusted connections that make our participants feel like family from day one. Our Perth support workers bring the genuine care needed to ensure every participant feels safe, confident, and empowered.

Ash Oliver

WA State Manager

Alex Marks

Senior Regional Manager

Alissa Sills

Senior Regional Manager

Caitlyn Dimech

Regional Manager

Henri Mulwila

Area Manager

Megan Cordial

Area Manager

Megan Morgan

Area Manager

Julian Downie

Area Manager

Ebony Mrsa

WA Participant Onboarder

Jessica Crowe

WA Camps Manager