Meet the team

Bridgette Corneilius

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Bridgette is a seasoned PBS Practitioner with two decades of experience, renowned for her person-centred, strengths-based approach and exceptional relationship-building skills in the disability sector

Bridgette is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner bringing two decades of diverse experience across the disability sector. Her background spans accommodation, employment, day services, and now PBS, giving her a rich and practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities within disability support.

Practicing at the Proficient level, Bridgette is deeply committed to improving quality of life for people with disability through person-centred, strengths-based support. She is passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes. She believes that with the right supports in place, individuals can thrive.

Known for her relationship-building skills, Bridgette works closely with families, care teams, and service providers to foster collaboration and align goals. She brings a strong knowledge of behaviours of concern and the Positive Behaviour Support framework, alongside a keen ability to adapt in complex, fast-changing situations.

Bridgette is also a natural leader who takes initiative in guiding teams and sharing her expertise with peers. She is driven by a desire to uplift standards of care and support her colleagues’ professional growth, continuously learning and leading in ways that centre dignity, autonomy, and holistic support.

Robert Armitage

Occupational Therapist

Robert is one of our dedicated occupational therapists who joined our team in March of 2020.

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Ada Gurewicz

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Ada is a dedicated Behavioural Support Practitioner who is deeply committed to establishing meaningful connections and helping individuals achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.

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Michael Sepe

Psychologist

Michael is a psychologist who works with clients experiencing moderate to more complex mental health challenges.

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Lee Sepe

Psychologist

Lee has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and is a fully registered psychologist.

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Joanne Szlinyk

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Joanne is a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner with a passion for enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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Danielle Smart

Psychologist

Danielle is a highly skilled psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment and intervention. She specializes in cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and brief solution-based therapy.

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Leah Drielsma

Clinical Lead- Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Leah is a dedicated PBS Practitioner and Clinical Lead known for her innovative, person-centred approach to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities

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Emma O’Brien

Occupational Therapist and Team Leader

Emma is an experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to supporting adults with physical disabilities through personalised, evidence-based strategies that promote independence and meaningful outcomes.

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Bridgette Corneilius

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Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Bridgette is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner bringing two decades of diverse experience across the disability sector. Her background spans accommodation, employment, day services, and now PBS, giving her a rich and practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities within disability support.

Practicing at the Proficient level, Bridgette is deeply committed to improving quality of life for people with disability through person-centred, strengths-based support. She is passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes. She believes that with the right supports in place, individuals can thrive.

Known for her relationship-building skills, Bridgette works closely with families, care teams, and service providers to foster collaboration and align goals. She brings a strong knowledge of behaviours of concern and the Positive Behaviour Support framework, alongside a keen ability to adapt in complex, fast-changing situations.

Bridgette is also a natural leader who takes initiative in guiding teams and sharing her expertise with peers. She is driven by a desire to uplift standards of care and support her colleagues’ professional growth, continuously learning and leading in ways that centre dignity, autonomy, and holistic support.