Our Team

Meet Our Compassionate Team: The People Behind Assist Lifestyle’s Success

Marina K.

Managing Director

Meet Marina Kozhukhova, a Psychosocial Recovery Coach and Support Coordinator at Assist Lifestyle. She specialises in implementing NDIS plans to help participants achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and build resilience. Passionate about empowering individuals on their well-being journeys, Marina’s compassionate approach and expertise make her an essential member of the team. With her dedication, she ensures NDIS participants receive the support they need to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Kirthi D.

Support Coordinator & Psychosocial Recovery Coach

Meet Kirthi, an experienced Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach with over a decade of experience across government, university, and private sectors. Known for her trauma-informed and person-centred approach, she specialises in navigating the NDIS, building strong support networks, and coordinating complex support plans. With qualifications in legal studies and community services, Kirthi helps participants build independence and reach their goals with confidence, clarity, and comprehensive, tailored care.

Nafisa S.

Accountant & Payroll Officer

Meet Nafisa, a detail-oriented professional with 10 years of experience in administration and bookkeeping. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and is pursuing further qualifications in Accounting, reflecting her commitment to excellence and growth. Fluent in three languages, Nafisa is a versatile and resourceful team player who enjoys photography outside of work, blending creativity with professionalism. Her precision, dedication, and organisational skills make her a key part of the Assist Lifestyle team.

Roger H.

Director & Recovery Coach

Meet Roger, our Psychosocial Recovery Coach and Golf Mentor at Assist Lifestyle. Roger combines his passion for teaching with his expertise in golf to help NDIS participants enjoy the sport while building confidence, skills, and self-esteem. His approach creates a fun, engaging, and supportive environment where participants feel encouraged to learn
and grow at their own pace. Beyond the golf course, Roger also shares his knowledge in IT, using his tech expertise to
guide participants through hands-on mentoring sessions.

Julie R.

Executive Assistant

Meet Julie, a dedicated Administrative Assistant at Assist Lifestyle, bringing five years of experience in customer service, administrative support, client relationship management, and working in NDIS administration. Julie supports the team with NDIS-related documentation, coordination, and day-to-day administrative processes to help ensure services remain organised, compliant, and participant-focused. Her experience in both customer-facing roles and backend administration allows her to communicate clearly, manage tasks efficiently, and contribute to smooth service delivery.

Jessa C.

Administrative Assistant

Meet Jessa, a dedicated Administrative Assistant at Assist Lifestyle, supporting the team with NDIS administration, client coordination, and day-to-day operational tasks to ensure smooth, compliant, and participant-focused service delivery.

With a strong organisational mindset and a proactive approach, Jessa plays an important role behind the scenes, helping the team stay on track with documentation, communication, and workflow processes. Her dependable nature and team-oriented attitude contribute to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance across services.

Rachel T.

Team Leader and SIL Supervisor

Meet Rachel, a dedicated and compassionate professional with a diverse background in nursing, sales, andbusiness ownership. With over three years of experience as a nursing assistant and qualifications in individual support and administration, she brings a gentle, person-centred approach to her role at Assist Lifestyle. Rachel has extensive hands-on
experience supporting individuals with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, including those living
with autism.

Leanne L.

Support Worker

Meet Leanne, who brings a wealth of life experience to her role as a Support Worker and Domestic Assistant
at Assist Lifestyle. Her experience extends to working with individuals with psychosocial disabilities and children with
disabilities. She is skilled in cooking, providing domestic assistance, personal care, transport support, and organising
participants’ homes with care and attention to detail.

Kate E.

Support Worker

Meet Kate, a structured, adaptive, and considerate professional with over 20 years of experience in nursing and medical care, including four years in disability and mental health support. She is known for her problem-solving abilities, strong follow-up, and talent for building rapport with clients. Kate is passionate about fostering positive outcomes and
supporting individual goa

Jodie P.

Support Worker

Meet Jodie, an experienced Mental Health Support Worker with five years of experience supporting people with compassion, patience, and respect. She brings a warm and resilient approach to her role, building meaningful connections with participants and supporting them in ways that make a positive difference in daily life. Jodie enjoys organising community outings, caring for animals, and helping participants feel supported, valued, and encouraged.

Oksana B.

Mental Health Support Worker

Meet Oksana, a compassionate Support Worker with expertise in psychology and social work. Her background as a professional dressmaker and passion for gardening, cooking, and reading enrich her holistic approach. Oksana is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities, fostering hope and growth. Her unique skills, including teaching practical techniques, enhance her ability to support clients effectively. Oksana’s dedication to meaningful progress and compassionate care make her a highly valued member of Assist Lifestyle.

Caitlin D.

Support Worker

Meet Caitlin, a thoughtful, caring, and energetic support worker with a unique background in outdoor education and community involvement. With a Bachelor of Social Science (majoring in Leisure and Tourism) and multiple years working in outdoor recreation, Caitlin brings a passion for helping others, encouraging independence, and promoting joyful experiences.

Her experience includes working with people with autism, leading outdoor activities, and providing positive support in both structured and informal settings.

Goar A.

Support Worker

Meet Goar, a compassionate and creative Support Worker with experience in aged and disability care, as well as the arts. With a background that spans Mentor Healthcare, the Australian Red Cross, and a children’s hospice, she excels at building trust, offering emotional support, and fostering meaningful engagement. Originally from Europe, Goar also has a professional background in economics and a long career as a ceramic artist and pottery tutor.

Kirill Z.

Support Worker

Meet Kirill, a highly motivated and mature-minded professional with over a decade of experience in diverse roles, including support work, office administration, and sports coaching. Known for his flexibility, resourcefulness, and strong work ethic, Kirill thrives in environments that require personal accountability, effective communication, and organisational skills. He is committed to providing quality service and fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Kirill is seeking a casual or contract role as a Support Worker where his experience and skills can make a meaningful impact.

Crystal S.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Crystal Swartz, a dedicated and detail-oriented Domestic Assistant with a passion for creating clean, organised, and welcoming spaces. With experience in professional cleaning and home maintenance, she brings a strong work ethic and compassionate approach to every task. Crystal excels in adapting to different home environments and offers support with cleaning, organisation, and meal preparation. Her attention to detail ensures high-quality domestic assistance tailored to each client’s comfort and needs.

Shahrzad B.

Support Worker

Meet Shahz, a warm, patient, and dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience across nursing, aged care, and disability support. Originally from Iran, she brings a deep sense of empathy and cultural awareness to her role, supporting participants with respect, dignity, and compassion. She has worked extensively in Supported Independent Living (SIL) settings, assisting individuals with daily living, medication administration, and community participation.

Natasha L.

Domestic Assistant

Meet Natasha, a reliable Domestic Assistant passionate about creating clean, organised, and welcoming spaces. With a strong work ethic and sharp attention to detail, she tailors her support to each client’s needs. Her proactive, adaptable approach ensures high-quality cleaning and household assistance while helping clients feel comfortable, respected, and well cared for at home.

Paula G.

Support Worker and Team Leader

Meet Paula, a compassionate and highly experienced Team Leader and Senior Support Worker with over 15 years of experience across aged care, disability support, personal care, domestic assistance, leadership, administration, and staff training. She has supported participants in community, home-based, and Supported Independent Living (SIL) settings, including 24/7 care arrangements. Paula brings a calm, organised, and person-centred approach, supporting participants with daily routines, personal care, domestic tasks, medication prompting, emotional wellbeing, community access, and building independence with dignity and respect.

Sophie B.

Domestic Assistant

Meet Sophie, a warm, reliable, and adaptable Domestic Assistant with strong experience in general, spring, and detailed household cleaning. She has worked across domestic, commercial, and exit cleans, bringing care, consistency, and attention to detail to every home she supports. Sophie is friendly and approachable, and enjoys helping participants maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment with respect and dignity.

Svitlana D.

Support Worker

Meet Svitlana, a calm, compassionate, and dedicated Support Worker with extensive experience across disability support, aged care, nursing, rehabilitation, and wellbeing services. She brings a respectful and person-centred approach to her role, supporting participants with dignity, safety, and care. Svitlana assists individuals with daily routines, community participation, and building greater independence while working towards their individual NDIS goals.

Daniel B.

Support Worker

Meet Daniel, a dedicated, empathetic, and proactive Support Worker with experience across Supported Independent Living (SIL), respite housing, mental health support, complex behaviours, and community participation. Daniel is currently completing a Certificate IV in Youth Work and holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, bringing a thoughtful and informed approach to participant wellbeing. He supports individuals with personal care, daily routines, community access, goal-focused support, and medication support in line with participant needs and relevant procedures.

Nicole E.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Nicole, a compassionate and experienced Support Worker and Domestic Assistant with over 15 years of experience across education, family support, inclusion support, and community-based care. She has supported NDIS participants and families with a range of needs, including intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. Nicole brings a warm, patient, and respectful approach, helping participants maintain routines, build trust, and create calm, organised environments that support wellbeing, safety, and independence.

Cheralyn Y.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Cheralyn, a reliable and approachable Domestic Assistant who brings care, organisation, and professionalism to her work. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of the Sunshine Coast and has experience across community services, youth support, retail, and formal placements. Cheralyn supports participants to maintain clean, organised, and welcoming home environments while valuing dignity, routine, respect, and clear communication.

Jaime May R.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Jaime, a reliable, compassionate and hardworking Domestic Assistant and Support Worker with experience supporting people with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, autism and ADHD, alongside a strong background in housekeeping and laundry within aged care.

Jaime brings a calm, friendly and respectful approach to her work, taking the time to understand each participant’s individual needs, preferences, routines and goals. She supports people in ways that promote choice, dignity, independence and everyday wellbeing.

Grace M.

Support Worker

Meet Grace, a reliable and caring Domestic Assistant and Support Worker with experience in cleaning, household support, customer service, and hospitality. Grace is organised, adaptable, and friendly, with strong attention to detail and a calm, respectful approach.

She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology (First Class Honours) and has experience supporting people with psychosocial needs through home visits, group support, and therapeutic activities.

Madison P.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Madison, a warm and reliable Support Worker and Cleaner with experience in high-standard housekeeping, customer service, childcare, and team leadership. Madison is calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and provides support with patience, respect, and care.

She is skilled in building rapport, maintaining safe and tidy environments, and helping people feel comfortable and supported.

Jared M.

Support Worker

Meet Jared, a responsible, compassionate, and dedicated Support Worker with experience across aged care, personal care, community support, mental health support, and high-care environments. He provides calm, respectful, and person-centred support with daily routines, personal care, manual handling, emotional support, and community activities. Jared is fluent in English and Swahili, helping him connect with participants from diverse backgrounds.

Donna B.

Senior Support Worker and Care Coordinator

Meet Donna, a compassionate and highly experienced Senior Support Worker and Care Coordinator with over 30 years of experience across social work, community development, disability support, aged care, mental health, and homelessness services. She brings a calm, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach to supporting participants with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, community access, domestic assistance, and 24/7 care in SIL placements or at home. Donna is known for building trust, promoting dignity, and helping participants feel safe, valued, and connected.

Nae Y.

Domestic Assistant

Meet Nae, a dependable and detail-focused Domestic Assistant with experience in professional cleaning, housekeeping, and home organisation. She brings a calm, respectful, and practical approach, helping participants maintain clean, safe, and welcoming home environments. Nae supports with detailed cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and general household tasks to a high standard.

Jessie D.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Jessie, a hardworking, reliable, and compassionate Support Worker and Domestic Assistant with over 15 years of experience across cleaning, hospitality, customer service, team leadership, and bakery management. She brings a warm and down-to-earth approach, helping participants feel supported, comfortable, and cared for in their daily lives. Jessie supports with domestic assistance, cleaning, meal preparation, organisation, and building positive relationships.

Lillian D.

Support Worker

Meet Lilli, a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Support Worker with experience across community access, Supported Independent Living (SIL), and accommodation settings. She brings a warm, person-centred approach, supporting participants to build trust, independence, and confidence in their daily lives. Lilli assists with community participation, personal care, medication support in line with procedures, wellbeing support, incident reporting, and individualised support for participants with psychosocial disability, mental health needs, and complex behaviours.

Faustina R.

Domestic Assistant & Support Worker

Meet Faustina, a friendly, respectful, and enthusiastic Support Worker and Domestic Assistant with experience across disability support, aged care services, hospitality, housekeeping, and customer-focused roles. She brings a caring and positive approach, supporting participants to feel included, comfortable, and confident in their daily lives. Faustina assists with community access, meal preparation, domestic assistance, companionship, daily living support, and building healthy routines through patience, adaptability, and clear communication.

Jesseca C.

Administrative Assistant

Meet Jesseca, a dedicated Administrative Assistant at Assist Lifestyle who supports the team with NDIS administration, onboarding, billing, customer service, and day-to-day operations. With a background in Psychology and experience across NDIS administration, invoicing, document verification, CRM systems, scheduling, and customer communications, Jesseca brings strong attention to detail, organisation, and empathy to her role. She is proactive, dependable, and solutions-focused, helping ensure smooth, compliant, and participant-focused service delivery.

Iryna M.

Domestic Assistant

Meet Iryna, an experienced and highly dedicated cleaner with Assist Lifestyle, bringing more than three years of experience supporting clients to maintain clean, comfortable and well-organised homes.

Known for her exceptional attention to detail, Iryna takes pride in completing every cleaning task thoroughly and with care. Her reliable and methodical approach has made her a valued member of thhe Assist Lifestyle team and earned positive feedback from the people she supports.

Nikolay G.

Support Worker

Meet Nik, a kind, caring, and compassionate Support Worker currently completing his Certificate III in Individual Support. He brings a friendly, calm, and person-centred approach, supporting participants to feel included, encouraged, and confident in daily life. Nik enjoys sports, gym, gaming, cooking, technology, and community access, helping him connect with participants through shared interests. He speaks English and Russian and can also support participants with basic everyday technology tasks.

Renae C.

Support Worker

Meet Renae, a caring, patient and experienced NDIS Support Worker on the Sunshine Coast, with a background in disability support, community services, dementia support and person-centred care.

Working in the disability sector since 2022, Renae is passionate about supporting people with disability to live with dignity, choice and greater independence. She brings a calm, practical and respectful approach to her work and takes the time to understand each participant’s individual needs, preferences, routines and goals.

Maddison F.

Domestic Assistant

Meet Maddi, a dependable, hardworking and compassionate Domestic Assistant and Cleaner on the Sunshine Coast with experience in residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, hospitality cleaning and disability-related domestic assistance.

With approximately 1.5 years of experience in domestic assistance and disability-related cleaning, Maddi understands how important a clean, organised and comfortable home can be to everyday wellbeing.

Tyran G.

Support Worker

Meet Tyran, known as Ty, is a compassionate, structured and adaptable NDIS Support Worker on the Sunshine Coast with experience supporting people with disability, learning disabilities, psychosocial support needs, daily routines, emotional regulation, social participation and community engagement.

With approximately three years of experience across disability support, mentoring, teaching and community-based roles, Ty brings a calm and encouraging approach to his work.

Annalise M.

Support Worker

Meet Annalisse, a dependable, compassionate and experienced NDIS Support Worker on the Sunshine Coast with a strong background in community care, personal support, residential caretaking, building management, hospitality and practical day-to-day assistance.

Victor brings a calm, trustworthy and adaptable approach to support work. He focuses on helping participants feel comfortable, respected support, while encouraging independence, confidence and everyday wellbeing.

Victor M.

Support Worker

Meet Victor, a dependable, compassionate and experienced NDIS Support Worker on the Sunshine Coast with a strong background in community care, personal support, residential caretaking, building management, hospitality and practical day-to-day assistance.

Fabian O.

Support Worker

Meet Fabian, an experienced Support Worker with a background in disability support, aged care, dementia care, hospice care, and community-based support. Known for his calm, patient, and respectful approach, he supports participants with personal care, daily living, mobility, medication assistance, community access, non-verbal communication needs, and social participation.

Marion S.

Support Worker

Meet Marion, an experienced Support Worker with over seven years of experience across nursing, aged care, disability support, community nursing, hospital care, mental health settings, and home-based support. With a Bachelor of Nursing completed in France and healthcare experience across France, Monaco, and Australia, Marion brings a calm, adaptable, and highly practical approach to support. She has experience assisting with personal care, mobility, medication support, meal preparation, domestic assistance, community access, and supported independent living.

Tamara T.

Support Worker

Meet Tamara, an experienced Disability Support Worker with nearly three years of experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL), 24/7 support, psychosocial disability, mental health, and complex support needs. She is confident supporting participants with daily routines, personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, medication assistance, community participation, emotional regulation, risk management, and individual support plans.

Chloe T.

Domestic Assistant & Cleaner

Meet Chloe Taylor, a caring, reliable and hardworking Domestic Assistant and Cleaner with four years of combined experience across disability support and domestic assistance.

Chloe has strong experience in domestic cleaning, household organisation, practical support, meal preparation, and caring for older people and children. She brings a compassionate, respectful and understanding approach to her work and enjoys helping people feel comfortable and supported in their own homes.

Ruby P.

Support Worker & Domestic Assistant

Meet Ruby Pederson, a compassionate, patient and respectful Support Worker and Domestic Assistant who is passionate about helping people build confidence, independence and positive daily routines.

Ruby brings strong communication skills, creativity and experience working with people of different ages and abilities through her background in dance teaching, education, hospitality and customer service.

Hayley R.

Support Worker & Domestic Assistant

Meet Hayley Robinson, a compassionate, reliable and organised Support Worker and Domestic Assistant with experience providing in-home support, domestic assistance, companionship and social support.

Hayley is passionate about helping people feel more confident, independent and supported in their everyday lives. She has experience assisting with household tasks, cleaning, daily routines and companionship, while building positive relationships based on trust, respect and understanding.

Kunndry S.

Support Worker

Meet Kunndry, a Compassionate and Experienced Support Worker

Kunndry is a compassionate, patient and respectful Support Worker with a professional background in psychology and paramedicine, alongside approximately two years of disability support experience.

She has experience supporting people with a range of needs, including ADHD, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder and Down syndrome. Her combination of psychological knowledge, healthcare experience and practical support skills helps her provide thoughtful, individualised support focused on dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.

Fan Z.

Support Worker

Meet Fan, an Experienced and Compassionate Support Worker. Fan Zhang is a warm, respectful, and adaptable Support Worker with experience across disability support, aged care, personal care, and domestic assistance. As a nursing student with practical experience as a Personal Care Worker, cleaner, and food service assistant, Fan brings valuable healthcare knowledge and a calm, person-centred approach to every support relationship.

Fan has experience supporting NDIS participants who require 24/7 assistance in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, as well as participants receiving support in their own homes. She assists with daily routines while promoting choice, dignity, safety, comfort, independence, and wellbeing.

Karyn M.

Support Worker

Meet Karyn, an Experienced and Compassionate Support Worker.Karyn McDougall is a compassionate, reliable, and highly experienced Support Worker with an extensive background in nursing, aged care, rehabilitation, and personal care. With nursing experience dating back to 1988, Karyn brings decades of practical knowledge supporting people with their daily living needs, personal care, health-related routines, safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

Rocky

Therapy Dog

Meet Rocky, Our Therapy Dog 🐾
Our chocolate-coated morale booster! Rocky is here to provide the perfect “paws” in your busy day. With a wagging tail and a heart of gold, he’s our go-to expert for stress relief, reminding us all to take a moment for a deep breath and a quick pat.

Coco

Therapy Dog

Meet Coco, Our Therapy Dog 🐾

Every team needs a furry friend to keep spirits high! Coco is our resident therapy dog, dedicated to bringing a little extra joy and a lot of paws-itivity to your day. Whether you need a quick stress-break or a friendly wag to brighten your mood, Coco is always ready to prove that laughter (and a few belly rubs) really is the best medicine.

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