Burdekin
Burdekin Mental Health Hub officially open!
On 18 June 2024, we officially opened our Burdekin Mental Health Hub! Thanks to all who attended this event and made it such a success.
In 2021, selectability purchased the disused Caledonian Hall with plans to transform it into a community hub! Thanks to an $808K grant from the Queensland Government’s Community Infrastructure Investment Partnership Program, along with a $600K contribution from selectability, the $1.4M renovation has seen us deliver an accessible, multi-use facility for individuals and groups across the region to connect and link to vital mental wellbeing support!
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Engaging the community
Before finalising the design of the new facility, we undertook extensive consultation and engagement the local community to ensure that the services on offer were in line with community needs.
We found that:
- 93 per cent of respondents believed the was a need for a dedicated mental wellbeing facility
- 88 per cent believed the existing range of mental health supports is inadequate or limited.
- 88 per cent believe a friend or loved one would have benefitted from mental health support over the last 12 months.
Meet the team
Jeff Scharton
Team Leader (Direct Services)
Jeff collaborates with Lifestyle Workers and consumers to support their individual journey to reach their goals.
He has been with selectability for three months and loves providing support for those in need.
“The assistance that I’m able to put in place for our consumers can make a world of difference in their everyday lives.”
Originally from Nebraska, USA, Jeff made the big more to Australia in 2004. In his spare time, he’s either exploring the countryside or cooking up a storm on the BBQ.
Simone Oehm
Team Leader - Direct Services
Meet Simone, she works for selectability in Cairns as a team leader for direct services.
Starting with selectability in 2023 as a lifestyle support worker, Simone progressed to her current role where she oversees the delivery of NDIS supports, coaches/supports lifestyle support workers and liases with stakeholders to ensure the best outcome for consumers.
"I enjoy working with consumers and the challenges each day can bring,Every day is different and rewarding!" said Simone.
"My personal awareness of how mental illness negatively impacts the quality of day to day living, prompted me to apply for the role of lifestyle support worker with selectability.
"After researching how I could give back, I discovered selectability are the leaders in providing mental health supports, which was something I wanted to be part of.
Jireh Scheurwater
Practice Supervisor
Meet Jireh – he has been working for selectability for the last 10 months and has most recently taken on the role of practice supervisor. As a part of this role, Jireh works with frontline employees with a common goal of supporting their consumers through the delivery of best practice psychosocial supports.
Born on Thursday Island, Jireh prides himself as a family orientated man with aa strong passion for supporting the wellbeing of others.
This initially led him to selectability through the role of Lifestyle Support Worker, before joining the support coordination team
“We work in a special space with our consumers that has many challenges at times but there is a lot of personal reward that comes with that,” said Jireh.
“The ripple effect of the difference we make in our work is special.”
With a 13-year background in social justice and pastoral care, Jireh is currently working toward his degree in psychological science.
In his spare time, Jireh enjoys spending time with his family and indulging in his hobbies.
“I'm easygoing and just as happy out in the bush camping with family and friends or sitting around a table playing nerdy games like Dungeons and Dragons.
“I love playing in a band and dabbling in standup comedy but I am happy to retreat into a good book, just as long as there is coffee!”
Jack Lindsay
Key Worker SIL/Medication Compliance
Meet Jack from Cairns! he is a key worker for supported independent living (SIL) and medication compliance.
A part of Jack’s role is to oversee medication compliance across 13 SIL properties in the Cairns region, providing support and training to employees where needed.
“I provide training to SIL staff on proper medication chart completion, procedural adherence, and compliance within the lifestyle support worker role,” said Jack.
“Furthermore, I conduct audits of SILs to ensure accurate medication charting and assess property compliance, including up-to-date safety data sheet documentation.
A crucial role, Jack’s day-to-day work ensures the correct procedures are in place so that our consumers can receive high quality services through SIL.
Above this, it is his dedication to his passions and previous work experience that give him his unique devotion to his role.
“Before I worked with selectability, I was an enrolled nurse in a dementia ward for 18 months, where I also trained staff in their caregiver roles.
“I would say, the most gratifying aspect of my current position is establishing connections with the SIL team company-wide, enabling me to effectively work and train staff.
“Overcoming the challenge of mastering medication audits has been pivotal, as it wasn’t something I had a lot of experience in.
While Jack is new to his role with selectability, his ongoing work to ensures best practice service for our consumers in the Cairns region.
With this is an utmost dedication to care that gives him the foundations for professional growth.
Julie Ross
Regional Coordinator
Meet Julie. She started her career with selectability Townsville as a lifestyle support worker in late 2018, and following our career progression pathway and taking advantage of training opportunities quickly moved into a team leader role before recently commencing as regional coordinator in Ingham.
With a background in predominantly hospitality and administration roles across a range of industries Julie felt it was time for a change when returning to the workforce after having children.
For Julie the best part of her job is seeing consumers achieve their goals no matter how big or small. She enjoys working alongside a supportive team of co-workers and strives to make someone's day better - every day!
Anna Powell
Team Leader
Meet Anna! Anna is a Ingham local having complete all her schooling in Ingham. Anna is a team leader at selectability, her role is to work with her team and consumers to ensure they achieve their goals and build independence.
"I love the challenges this job brings and enjoy working with my consumers and team to reach their full potential. The best part of my job is watching our consumers flourish into who they want to become and seeing how much independence they build knowing they have our support."
Outside of work Anna is very outdoors orientated. Loves crabbing, fishing and camping.
Jayney Caruso
Support Coordinator/Recovery Coach
Meet Jayney Caruso, born and breed in Ingham.
Jayney graduated year 12 in 2021 and continued her studies with TAFE & doing a Traineeship up until April 2023 before joining selectability.
Jayney's is a support Coordination/ recovery coach. As a Support coordinator Jayney helps consumers get the most out of their NDIS Plan. Consumers work alongside support coordinators to determine how their funds will be spent and to connect with providers. Recovery coaches are responsible for capacity building and increasing awareness of choice and control, as well as identifying and developing goals. Coaches continue support and engagement with the consumer to track and document progress to report back to the NDIA.
" In the short time I have worked at selectability, I have loved working alongside a supportive team who are so easy to get along with, I have also enjoyed spending time with and supporting our consumers" said Jayney.
Desley Di Bella
Support Coordinator
Meet Desley!
She is a support coordinatorr for our Ingham region!
Part of her role is to support consumers who have approved NDIS packages to connect with service providers to achieve their goals.
"The team here at selectability is in growth mode!"
"I am surrounded by a very supportive and knowledgeable team and am enjoying learning the business and meeting the consumers."
Archie Phillips
Life Coach
Janine Wyles
Regional Coordinator
Meet Janine – she has been working for selectability for over a decade.
Beginning as a lifestyle support worker, Janine worked through selectability’s progression pathway, eventually taking on the role of Regional Coordinator, Palm Island.
“I have always loved supporting consumers to achieve their goals and live the life they choose,” Janine said.
“Working with the Regions team is one of the best parts about my job, as well as the opportunities selectability has given to advance in my career.”
For Janine, overseeing the development and progression in Palm Island is another testament to the outstanding on-the-ground support selectability provides across regional Queensland.
Tahnee Geia
Lifestyle Support Worker
Tahnee is a descent of both the Yalanji (near Cooktown) and the Olokola people (in the centre of Cape York) 200 miles inland from Coen.
She grew up on Palm Island and was schooled there until she went to the mainland for Boarding School to complete Year 12.
Tahnee returned back home to Palm Island and started working at the age of 16.
Having worked for selectability for the past six years, Tahnee enjoys being able to engage with the Palm Island community and "support our people, who have been in hard struggles".
Seamus Keane
Program Coordinator (selectwellbeing)
Seamus started with selectability as a Lifestyle Support Worker (LSW) in December 2021 and found his passion making a difference in the lives of others.
It is this passion teamed with his knowledge and experience that has seen him progress through the organisation to now lead the selectwellbeing team as Program Coordinator.
This is a unique program designed by selectability to promote independent living, and assist consumers who may be ineligible for NDIS. Seamus’s primary focus is to work with consumers to progress them to NDIS where they can get access to a lot more support.
Seamus loves his new role and found it a smooth transition from being a Lifestyle Support Worker.
Venus Wyles-Wall
Support Coordinator
Meet Venus – she has been working for selectability since 2023.
As a proud Indigenous woman from the Girramay, Warrgamay and Tagalaka tribes, Venus is a strong believer in making a difference and has a burning passion to help others.
This is clearly shown in her role as a support coordinator, where she regularly works with our consumers to ensure they are making the most of their NDIS plans.
“I really enjoy helping others, whether it’s working with them to reach their goals or supporting them to overcome challenges,” said Venus.
“The best part of being a peer support worker is knowing that you are helping others to improve their mental wellbeing and having a positive impact in their life.”
Venus has held previous roles with Services Australia through which she has gained extensive knowledge of the sector and is currently studying a diploma in mental health.
Beyond her dedication to the mental health sector and supporting the wellbeing of regional Queenslanders, Venus maintains a healthy work-life balance, enjoying time at the beach or family gatherings.
It is her commitment to helping others, her family, and to wellbeing that led her to her role within selectability, a move she encourages others to take when given the opportunity.
“If you love helping others become the best version of themselves even if it is little steps, then you will love working in this sector.”
Aaron Pagett
Lifestyle Support Worker
Meet Aaron – he has been a lifestyle support worker at our Palm Island service since 2023.
A proud Butchella man, born in Hervey Bay, Aaron has spent most of his life in Townsville - most recently his focus has turned to supporting our Palm Island consumers access their community and work towards their NDIS goals.
“I've been working as a support worker with different providers for the past 4 years and have really enjoyed my time doing it,” Aaron said.
“Before I started doing support work, I drove taxis, we did lots of pickups for children with disabilities.
“These kids were the highlights of my day, and I knew I wanted to work more with people.
“I have also had my own personal experiences with mental health issues, and I feel my experiences can help others overcome theirs.
selectability is Palm Island’s only community mental health service and plays a vital role in supporting the mental wellbeing needs of its diverse population.
Bob Hardy
Regional Manager
Eliza Meldrum
Program Coordinator (Crisis Support Space)
Having relocated from Melbourne, Eliza is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. And it is this passion teamed with her knowledge and lived experience that has seen her progress through various roles within the organisation to now lead a team as Programs Coordinator.
It’s always been in her nature, to empathize with people and be a part of making a change…it’s what sparked her interest in the sector.
Since joining the selectability Townsville team in October 2020, Eliza hasn’t looked back.
In July the following year she applied internally for a role as a Consumer Care Officer and moved into that role for three months, before transitioning into the role of Program Coordinator in November.
Tim Burden
Team Leader (Support Coordination)
Tim has taken advantage of selectability's career pathway to progress from lifestyle support worker to mental health hub coordinator, team leader support coordination (Cairns) and most recently returning to Townsville to lead the support coordination team there.
Tim is passionate about supporting consumers to achieve their goals.
A supportive workplace, great staff and amazing consumers are three of the things that Tim enjoys most about working for selectability.
Tracey Inglis
Team Leader
Tracey has a varied work background having held roles from hospitality management and administration to counselling and personal development.
As a Team Leader Tracey's role involves supervising, leading and monitoring a team of Lifestyle Support Workers to achieve goals that support and contribute to the mental wellbeing of our consumers.
"We motivate and inspire our teams by creating an environment that promotes positive communication and knowledge sharing that encourages mutual respect and flexibility."
Tracey encourages others thinking about joining the sector to step outside their comfort zone and give it ago.
Sarah Anau
Team Leader
Sarah has been with selectability for nearly four years - recently making the move from support coordination into service delivery where she supports the needs of both consumers and Lifestyle Support Workers (LSWs).
Sarah regularly engages with consumers to ensure they’re happy with their services identify any barriers, and to guide them through their recovery journey. A big part of her role is mentoring her team of LSWs to ensure they have access to the support and resources they need to effectively carry out their roles.
She also works with the Consumer Service Officers to create rosters and match consumers with LSWs to create a support network they’re comfortable with.
Sarah started at selectability as an LSW so she can relate to her team and understand the challenges that may arise. She has also volunteered at Inspire Clubhouse, helping them run their classes.
Taking advantage of our career progression opportunities, Sarah completed a Certificate III in Individual Support and a Certificate IV in Mental Health with selectability Training. This helped her progress to role of Support Coordinator Psychosocial Recovery Coach. She did this for 12 months before stepping into the new position the team leader role.
Jackie Inwood
Program Coordinator
In addition to overseeing operations at the popular Mental Health Hub in the Townsville CBD—a safe and welcoming space for consumers to participate in a wide range of activities—Jackie also coordinates the selectwellbeing program.
“My role also entails managing various block-funded programs within selectability, as well as supervising a team of 20 employees who provide group and individual support to more than 250 consumers,” said Jackie.
Playing an instrumental role in the lives of many, Jackie’s passion for her work stands out as an overwhelming standard for her team.
Her dedication alone is reflected in the stories of the consumers she supports.
“I've always been personally intrigued by the mental health and suicide prevention field.
There can be no doubt that Jackie’s progression as a leader in the last 7 years at selectability is a testament to her tenacity and drive for the highest quality service.
It is with this that her legacy is not measured in her years of dedication, but by the countless lives she has impacted in the Townsville region and the strength of the team she continues to lead.
Annabel Vassallo
Service Navigator
Having worked for selectability for the last 5 and a half years, Annabel’s is the first point of contact consumers looking for service information and resources, and ultimately referrals.
“A large part of my role is overseeing NDIS applications and providing support to gather evidence, submit and provide advocacy throughout the process,” said Annabel.
“I also work collaboratively with other organisations and services across Townsville and help identify and strengthen referral pathways.”
For Annabel, above her uniquely caring personality, is an innate passion for mental health and suicide prevention, leading her to a destined career in that field.
“My passion for mental health and fascination with psychology and understanding human behaviour, lead me to enrol in university and graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Science.
“The best part about my role is being the source of hope for so many people that there is help out there and that the current place they are at in their journey is not where their story ends.
“When people first come into contact with me, they are often broken and without hope.
“Being able to assist individuals to get back up on their feet and watch them flourish after linking them in with the programs and services they so desperately need is incredibly rewarding.
“Knowing I played a part in facilitating that connection is incredibly special.”
Rachel Buckland
Customer Service Officer
Lee-anne Dowel
BikeShed Coordinator
Bryn Hicks
Regional Coordinator
Bryn is Burdekin's new regional coordinator. Originally from Sydney, Bryn brings a lot of enthusiasm to his role.
As regional coordinator, Bryn is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders across clinical, community and primary health services, as well as local and state government agencies and private industry.
Bryn said he is very driven by the passion of our team members and people with lived experience.
Outside of his role, Bryn is often in the kitchen exploring new styles of food.
Shaun Bramwell
Lifestyle Support Worker
Before joining selectability in early 2021, Shaun worked in industrial settings - including working FIFO in remote mines and as a locomotive driver on sugar cane trains.
Shaun is passionate about drawing on his experiences to support others going through the same thing. Shaun enjoys helping people and says seeing consumers achieve their goals is one of the best parts of his job.
Lisa Frattini
Lifestyle Support Worker/Training Mentor.
Introducing Lisa! She has been working for selectability in the Burdekin region for the last 3 months as a lifestyle support worker and training mentor.
Originally from Warwick in the Darling Downs, Lisa has called the Burdekin home for the last 4 years.
As a part of her role, Lisa supports individuals in gaining qualifications and experience so they can enter the workforce. A role that she thoroughly enjoys.
“I love the fact that every day at selectability is different… The flexibility was the first thing to draw me to the job.” said Lisa.
“It makes me happy that I can make a difference in a person's life and allow them to live a life of their own choice.”
Lisa Ridley
Regional Coordinator
Meet Lisa! She has been working for selectability for the last 18 months, and recently took on the role of regional coordinator – Charters Towers.
A Charters Towerslocal for the last 28 years, Lisa has a wealth of experience and understanding of mental wellbeing and suicide prevention across the region.
“I have spent the last 18 years working in the community services sector,” Lisa said.
“I began as a support worker, went on to admin and became the roster clerk for many years.
“I then came to selectability in the role of LSW for a short time before securing the role of team leader, until very recently where I was very fortunate to be chosen to take on the role of regional coordinator!”
Lisa’s career progression is bolstered by her passion for the mental wellbeing of others.
“I love the difference we can make in a person's life; I love to see the joy on a person’s face and the light come back into their eyes.
“When you love what you do it is not a job, that is the best part!
“That’s what prompted me to seek a job within the sector as well as personal family experience - to know there are people in our community that are struggling and need the help we once sought is what bought me here.”
When she is not overseeing the growth and implementation of services in the Charters Towers region, Lisa likes to spend time with her family and friends, reading, and mosaic.
Kerrilyn Bryant
Key Worker -SIL
Meet Kerrilyn! A key worker for supported independent living in Charters Towers.
In her role, Kerrilyn leads a team providing residential care to young people. This involves ensuring the young people are attending school, accessing social and sporting opportunities, eating nutritious foods and being active.
“It's important to acknowledge this group of people who are at a time in their lives where positive, supportive and encouraging role models is paramount to their growth,” said Kerrilyn.
“They face unique obstacles and need guidance more than ever as they take on new challenges.
“It's so rewarding to be able to be a part of this chapter and make a positive difference.”
With 2 years under her belt at selectability, Kerrilyn’s expertise gives her the ability to effectively manage 6 SIL houses in the region.
“My role is to oversee general routines in the houses and communicate between the SILs and team leaders.
“I often provide guidance and mentoring to LSWs which assists with smooth running of the SILs.
“I attend appointments with our young people and try to be a presence in their lives.”
John Stibbs
Team Leader - supported accommodation
Meet John! He has been working for selectability since 2021 in the Charters Towers region and is currently a team leader – supported accommodation.
Born and raised in Charters Towers, John says he has always wanted to work in healthcare or a related field.
“I have always helped people and have purpose, I also have lived experience of mental health and suicide prevention in my personal life,” said John.
“I also wanted to pursue a personal desire to work in an environment where I was making positive change in people's lives, to feel like the work that I do truly matters,”
While eagerly motivated in his day to day role, John balances lifestyle to maintain a healthy work life.
“I am family motivated, father of two, an avid musician/music fan, and love involving that in my work where I can.
“I spend my spare time indulging in my nerdier side: Star Wars and Lord of the Rings are my favourite!”
Luana Land
Regional Coordinator
Jenelle Maher
Team Leader
Skyye Nuttall
Life Coach
Meet Skyye! She has been working as a life coach in the Bowen region for the last 10 months.
The Airlie Beach local originally started her journey as a lifestyle support worker, before taking advantage of selectability’s career progression pathway, where she found her new role as life coach.
“My role includes supporting those with lived experience and disability to engage in activities to improve their psychosocial skills and empower them to create meaningful relationships with other consumers by attending out-of-town trips and activities,” said Skyye.
It is Skyye’s role to assist consumers to set meaningful goals that enable them to create a life on their terms; closing the gap between where they are now and where they want to be.
“I love my Job! Organisations like selectability exist to ensure people who are living in isolated or rural communities have the chance to build upon their psychosocial skills, create friendships and meaningful engagement, as well as provide mental well-being support and assistance to integrate back into society, something I think we are all passionate about.”
Christine Hennessey
Life Coach
Brooke Youse
Support Coordinator/Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Meet Brooke – she has been working for selectability for the last 6 months, most recently taking on the role of support coordinator/psychosocial recovery coach in Bowen.
Driven and passionate, Brooke has a strong background in support work which gives her the necessary tools to support her consumers in reaching their goals.
In her role as support coordinator Brooke helps consumers better understand the NDIS, connect to the services they need to reach their goals and get the best value out of their plans.
For Brooke, her role is much more than that …
“It's hard to pick one thing that I love most about working at selectability,” said Brooke.
“The way everyone is so welcoming is refreshing, I appreciate the emphasis selectability puts on the mental wellbeing of employees and making sure we are filling ourselves up to provide the best care possible.”
Ashleigh McCabe
Team Leader
Ashleigh is a Cert IV Mental Health worker, currently studying for her Diploma in Community Services and leading our service delivery team.
She loves that every single staff member shares the same values and is passionate about the work they do to support their consumers.
Aleasha Radecker
Team Leader
Aleasha, a Western Australian girl married a Mount Isa local and after 20 years of visiting Mount Isa decided it was time to leave the WA beaches behind and spend some much needed time in Mount Isa.
Aleasha studied community services straight out of high school and chose to work within the education department. Being young, she then chose to travel around WA, working across a different farms and mine sites.
Upon returning home Aleasha began a role as a residential support worker, and from there she found her passion and grew her career.
Her experience is predominately supported accommodation and she is looking forward to supporting our selectability teams to provide the best possible supports they can within the SIL and Child safety environment.
Nicole Guzowski
Regional Coordinator
Having worked with selectability for the last 3.5 years, Nicole has been an instrumental part of the growth of services across the Mackay region, particularly through her previous roles as a life coach and mental health hub coordinator.
Now as regional coordinator, Nicole oversees the day-to-day operations of the Mental Health Hub, ensuring services are in line with consumer needs, and building and nurturing relationships with local stakeholders and recruiting a local workforce.
“I love the passionate team who makes it easy to dedicate the best outcomes for our consumers and the welcoming environment we strive for.”
Nicole got into community work thirteen years ago and discovered she loved it, and it’s this caring culture that drew her to selectability.
“I love the environment here, it’s passionate, caring, creative, and non-judgmental.”
Nicole loves gardening, volleyball and spending time with family and friends.
Coleen Downie
Team Leader
Coleen is very passionate about her role as Team Leader which enables her to work directly with people with disability to assist them live their best life.
Coleen joins the friendly Mackay team and loves to have joke and laugh.
She always works to help people out in need and is looking forward to building a strong team in Mackay.
Tama Butler
Team Leader
Shay Rollino
Life Coach
Meet Shay! She has been working as a life coach at selectability Mackay since 2023
Born locally and having worked in a variety of community roles, Shay has extensive knowledge of Mackay and surrounds.
“Part of my current role is to assist consumers that come to the clubhouse to build capacity, learn skills, engage in activities and promote wellbeing,” said Shay.
Our Mackay clubhouse program changes regularly in line with the interests and needs of our consumers, ensuring attendance and strong engagement.
All of selectability Mackay’s programs will soon be delivered under one roof with the upcoming move to 21 River St.
“The move brings a lot of fantastic benefits for our consumers including more activities to choose from, extended operating hours and better access to services.”
Louise Cowan
Acting Mental Health Hub Coordinator
Indie Brough
Key SIL Worker, Senior Youth Worker
Leonie Moss
Life Coach
Natasha Morokutti
Life Coach
Metta Sands-Paton
Team Leader
Kayla Sutton
Regional Coordinator
Meet Kayla! Originally from Townsville, the mother of three has a great passion for helping others in her community.
As regional coordinator, Kayla is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders across clinical, community and primary health services, as well as local and state government agencies and private industry.
It is also her role to oversee day to day operations for selectability across the Moranbah region.
“I absolutely love working with selectability,” said Kayla.
“I love the growth I can achieve, helping consumers and listening to their background stories and how I can help them.”
“I have always had a strong passion for mental health, I have experienced it myself and have lost many people I know to suicide in my life.”
Kayla attributes a lot of her passion to her radiating positivity and outgoing nature, making her a great asset to the team.
“I know I come from a good place, and I feel if I'm in this industry with the right intentions, like a lot of people are, we can make a change.”
Adefemi Soneye
Lifestyle Support Worker
Meet Adefemi, a Lifestyle Support Worker at our Mornabah location.
Born in Nigeria, Adefemi started his career as care assistant with a disability home, helping clients with personal care, daily living tasks and community access.
With more than four years of experience in the sector, Adefemi is committed to always putting the consumer first and providing the best possible care.
“I love my job because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to helping the consumer," Adefemi said.
“When individuals experience optimal mental health, they’re better equipped to fully engage in various aspects of life, be it relationships, work, or personal development.
“Seeing individuals’ resilience and growth through support is incredibly rewarding.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and make a meaningful impact at selectability.”
Kaitlyn Searle
Lifestyle Support Worker
Meet Kaitlyn, a Lifestyle Support Worker at our Moranbah location.
Growing up in Perth, Kaitlyn made the move to Moranbah with her husband and two children in 2022.
Before support work, Kaitlyn was a solo flight attendant for a small airline that serviced the FIFO workers in and out of mine sites.
With experience working in aged care and with NDIS consumers, Kaitlyn is passionate about helping individuals to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
“I love the opportunity to make a positive impact and provide solutions that genuinely help people,” Kaitlyn said.
“I'm at that point in my life where I feel I am able to offer support, guidance and resources to those who may be struggling.”
Caleb Stevens
Administration Officer
Caleb is one of the more recent additions to the selectability Rockhampton team. He loves being the first point of contact between staff, consumers and the general public. He has the utmost pride in his team and the work they accomplish in his local community.
Caleb looks forward to growth in his ability to provide absolute care to his region and workplace, he has faith that nowhere other than selectability Rockhampton could help cultivate this better.
Colleen Murphy
Team Leader
Colleen has lived the majority of her life in Rockhampton - spending those years giving back to her community through many of her previous jobs.
“I have a wide range of skills and knowledge that I have gained over the years working with both young people and adults with positive goal outcomes,” said Colleen.
“For the last 8 years I have worked in child safety residential, as well as NDIS supported independent living and community access support.”
Now with selectability, Colleen is adapting her experience through her role as a team leader, where she coaches and supports a team of lifestyle support workers to tailor services to the needs of consumers with mental ill-health and psychosocial disability.
For Colleen, a positive work environment is key to high quality service delivery.
“Even though I am only relatively new to this role, the positive work atmosphere has been great, very calm relaxing and supportive which is a very welcoming change!”
Debbie Erswell
Regional Coordinator
Debbie is responsible for leading the team in Longreach and overseeing the day-today operations to ensure the delivery high-quality, person-centred services across the central west.
Originally from the UK, Debbie considers herself a ‘possie’ (part pom, part Aussie).
Debbie has diverse industry experience including working in health, the employment sector, disability, community services and tourism which position her well to succeed in her new role.
“I spent 6 years living in the Northern Territory where I had the opportunity to manage a program delivering outreach health services to over 80 remote communities,” said Debbie.
Echoing selectability’s commitment to regional Queenslanders, Debbie believes access to high quality support is everyone’s right.
“I believe all rural and remote communities should have access to flexible, responsive services regardless of location.”
While her love of travel has seen Debbie live in serval countries including Spain, Greece, Israel, Portugal and Cyprus, she has found her ‘happy place’ in Longreach.
“I love living in the outback with the endless skies, stunning sunrises and sunsets.
When she’s not at work you’ll find Debbie spending time chilling out and sharing laughs with her partner, family … and her dog Ace!
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selectability acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we provide services and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge those with lived experience and those who support and partner with us to improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide across regional Queensland.
