Our team
Meet Our Compassionate Team: The People Behind Assist Lifestyle’s Success
Marina Kozhukhova
Founder & CEO
Marina is a dedicated NDIS specialist with 10 years of experience. She founded Assist Lifestyle to deliver personalised, compassionate care to NDIS participants with mental health challenges and disabilities. Her vision is to empower and uplift those in need through tailored support.
Natalia Shefova
Admin Assistant | Accounting
Meet Natalia, our multi-tasking admin with an eye for details. She’s an experienced bookkeeper with 8 years of expertise and dual certifications in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Beyond her financial skills, Natalia is an all-round individual with a zest for life.
Haana Hunt
Support Worker
Meet Haana, your Samoan-Aboriginal support superstar! She’s friendly and dedicated go-to support guru for NDIS participants. She’s an enthusiastic painter and an AFL fanatic. She’s great in organising, cleaning, and preparing meals!
Jemma Hawthorne
Support Worker
Meet Jemma, your NDIS support wizard and domestic superstar! She’s all about animals, cooking, crafting, and keeping her creative mind buzzing. For 3 years, she’s been at Assist Lifestyle cleaning, organising, and making her clients’ lives shine.
Kathrine Evans
Support Worker
Meet Kate, your support pro with over 15 years of medical and nursing expertise and 3 years in the industry. She’s all about flexibility, variety, and helping clients conquer their goals. Kate’s vibrant and outgoing personality guarantees you’ll never have a dull moment in her company.
Leta Oliver
Support Worker
Meet Leta, the ultimate NDIS superhero with 17 years of experience! Specialising in disability support and mental health care. When she’s not being a support superstar, you can find her lost in books and grooving to music.
Leanne Luck
Support Worker
Meet Leanne, your support pro with over 15 years of medical and nursing expertise and 3 years in the industry. She’s all about flexibility, variety, and helping clients conquer their goals. Kate’s vibrant and outgoing personality guarantees you’ll never have a dull moment in her company.
Kirill Zhdanovich
Support Worker
Meet Kirill, our NDIS Support Worker, with a rich five-year history in the field. What truly drives him is the chance to provide assistance to those who genuinely require it. Kirill enjoys embarking on road trips with a companion, exploring new destinations, savoring good music, engaging in various sports like golf and basketball.
Anastacia Fitzsimmons
Support Worker
Meet Anastacia, our support professional with two years of experience. She takes great joy in brightening people’s days and making a positive impact. Anastacia relishes engaging in conversations and getting to know individuals on a personal level. She has a deep appreciation for the beach and enjoys sunny walks in the fresh air.