Our People

Our Leadership Team

Jania Warner
Managing Director & Founder

"I believe that people should be able to go to work and feel good about their contribution and be supported to succeed."

Katherine Graham
Manager, Marketing, Curriculum & Compliance

"I love being part of a team that provides high quality learning, enabling people to commence their new role with confidence, and continually develop their skills, growing their career."

Alison Wells
Client Engagement Manager

"By engaging employers, workers and new workers in quality training and professional development, together we are building more confident and capable teams; ultimately improving the lives of people in our communities"

Melissa Hillman
Manager, Education delivery & Student Success

"I really enjoy watching our students as they move through their course, from the first day through to their graduation. You can see how their confidence has grown and I'm proud to have contributed to that"

Our Team

Feyrous Abou-Eid
Course Manager
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

"I'm passionate about disability workers providing professional and effective care to all clients. Aiming to improve skills and knowledge to assist in Better Quality of Life"

Maria Antaras
Course Consultant and Learning Partner

"Above all, I like knowing that I've listened well enough to uncover and understand someone's needs."

Ilona August
Course Manager
  • Certificate IV in Leisure & Health
  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • Certificate III in Home & Community Care
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

"Just wanted to provide feedback (about) how wonderful Ilona is as a teacher - thoroughly enjoyed her class today and I learnt so much with her."

George Bonnici
Course Consultant and Learning Partner

"I am passionate and committed to finding the right course for every student"

Michael Browning
Course Manager
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Master of Health Science – Clinical Nursing
  • Master of Nursing Studies
  • Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
  • Post Grad. Dip. Education (Policy, Leadership & Change)
  • Diploma of Workplace Training and Assessment
  • National Minister’s Award for Excellence in the development of learning in community health on three occasions

“I continue to be inspired and honoured to assist in the training and development of health care professionals knowing that they can make a truly significant and positive difference in the lives of others.”

Trish Burdock
Course Manager
  • Diploma of Leisure and Health
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate IV in Aged Care
  • Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

“My understanding of the industry has allowed me to successfully train and assess numerous students, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles”.

Rufaro Chimutengo
Course Manager
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Registered Nurse (Div 1)

"Seeing my students grow their confidence brings me great joy, knowing I have contributed to providing the knowledge and skills they implement in their roles."

Karen Cooke
Course Manager
  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"Karen is hands down the best teacher I’ve ever had, her deliveries are always very informative and engaging."

Michelle De Jong
Course Manager
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

"I believe working in the community sector is a true honour and I aim to provide a safe and comfortable student-centred learning environment to ensure every student reaches their full potential."

Adrian De Silva
Course Manager
  • Masters in Business Administration
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"He is very knowledgeable and has passion for what he does and it shows."

Divya Dinesh
Course Consultant

“It gives me immense pleasure and joy in being able to be a part of someone’s learning journey and seeing the difference that they can bring into the community.”

Chris Ferdinands
Course Consultant and Learning Partner

"I am passionate about working in the Aged Care and Disability sector so I can help make positive change to the lives of those who are vulnerable."

Sherralie Franco
Course Manager
  • Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • Diploma of Community Services
  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate IV in Home & Community Care
  • Certificate IV in Management
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Certificate III in Aged Care & HACC
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"Sherralie really made the course interesting and engaging. Her knowledge and passion about the healthcare industry really shone through. Her help and input was honestly my favourite aspect."

Debbie Hutchinson
Course Manager
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"Deb was the best part. She made learning fun and made sure each and everyone of us understood the subjects."

Angela Marks-Boulton
Course Manager
  • Graduate Diploma in Education
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"Thank you for being an amazing teacher. I didn’t think I would make it through the course but your encouragement really helped."

Cathy O'Connor
Lead, Education Experience & Wellbeing

It feels great to be supporting students through the enrolment process so they have a smooth start to their learning journeys and so they can plan for their futures.

Edison Ong
Course Manager
  • Diploma of Community Services
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate III in Individual Support

“I’m highly passionate and committed to your learning journey.”

Christine Parks
Course Manager
  • Registered Nurse Div 2
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"Having a teacher like Christine - she is really good, friendly, helpful. I love hearing (about) her experiences."

Mythili Pushparaj
Client Engagement Team Customer Service and Administration Support

"I am committed to being supportive and encouraging to everyone throughout their learning journey."

Neeru Samota
Course Manager
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management
  • Diploma of Leadership & Management
  • Certificate III in Aged Care Work
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

"I enjoy contributing to the growth of the community services industry by sharing my extensive knowledge with eager students."

Kira Storer
Lead, Education Delivery | Course Manager
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

“I'm always struck by how heartfelt the people are who work in the community services sector - it's great seeing their excitement grow as they become more capable and confident."

Elizabeth Vaughan
Course Manager
  • Certificate IV in Vet Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation
  • Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)
  • Certificate IV in Government
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

"It was great to see someone like Liz teaching our upcoming Rangers. She has a wealth of knowledge and I know she will make a huge impact on the students therefore on the industry."

Tim Whitmore
Course Manager
  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Home & Community Care
  • Diploma of Leisure & Health
  • Diploma of Dementia Care
  • Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care
  • Graduate Certificate in Management (Healthcare Leadership)
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

"Working in the aged care and disability sectors is incredibly rewarding but being able to contribute to the learning journey of people within the health care community that share my passion, takes this to a new level for me."