THE TEAM BEHIND SOCIAL STRENGTH
Building trust, confidence and genuine connections through consistent, relationship-focused support.
Josh
Owner, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Teaching (He/ Him)
Josh
Owner, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Teaching (He/ Him)
My name is Josh. I am a qualified social worker and teacher that provides social work, mentoring, recovery coaching and counselling. I am based in Park Holme, but willing to travel within metropolitan Adelaide suburbs. I have always loved to help people meet their goals and achieve good outcomes. I pride myself on supporting people to develop new strengths and build upon existing ones. I am passionate about mental health and supporting mental health has been a key focus in all my professional roles.
Interests and Hobbies
- Watching and Playing sport
- Food
- Coffee
- Gaming
- Being active
- Travelling
- Watching tv and movies
Interests and Hobbies
- Watching and Playing sport
- Food
- Coffee
- Gaming
- Being active
- Travelling
- Watching tv and movies
Leanne
Mentor and Support Worker
Leanne
Mentor and Support Worker
Leanne is a Mentor/ Support Worker who specialises in working with adults. Leanne works in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide, from the city all the way to the Barossa. Leanne is a fantastic advocate for people she works with as well as the industry itself. She has many years of experience in this role and through that has developed great strategies to support participants meet their goals. Leanne is able to build strong connections with people and is always trying to find creative ways to help participants connect with others and the community.
Interest and Hobbies
- Watching and playing sport
- Animals
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music
Interest and Hobbies
- Watching and playing sport
- Animals
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music
Noah
Mentor and Support Worker (They/Them)
Noah
Mentor and Support Worker (They/Them)
I provide a person-centred care and support to a wide range of clients. I can offer counselling and mentorship for many; I also have a skill set and passion to support mood and eating disorders. My experience in mental health has provided me a unique ability to provide help to a wide population. I can use Auslan as a form of communication through learning this for a family member.
Interest and Hobbies
- Music (playing and listening)
- Arts and crafts
- Board Games
- Video Games
- Reading
Interest and Hobbies
- Music (playing and listening)
- Arts and crafts
- Board Games
- Video Games
- Reading
Michael
Mentor and Support Worker (He/Him)
Michael
Mentor and Support Worker (He/Him)
Hi! I'm Michael an easy going and outgoing support worker who's passionate about helping people live life to the fullest. I've been working in the disability support sector since 2017, but my journey started much earlier. Growing up with a family member with a disability, I’ve spent most of my life providing support, which gave me a deep understanding and personal connection to the work I do.
I love getting to know people and being part of their journey to reach their goals big or small. Whether it’s building independence, exploring the community, or just being a reliable presence, I’m here to offer support that’s person-focused, respectful, and empowering.
Interests and Hobbies
- Sport
- Reading
- Video games
- Board games
- Music
- Camping
- Hiking and walks
I love getting to know people and being part of their journey to reach their goals big or small. Whether it’s building independence, exploring the community, or just being a reliable presence, I’m here to offer support that’s person-focused, respectful, and empowering.
Interests and Hobbies
- Sport
- Reading
- Video games
- Board games
- Music
- Camping
- Hiking and walks
Lachlan
Mentor and Support Worker (He/Him)
Lachlan
Mentor and Support Worker (He/Him)
I am a compassionate professional with an extensive career in disability care, special educational needs and community services. Skilled in delivering person-centred care, implementing behavioural interventions, and fostering inclusive environments. Proficient in managing complex care needs, enhancing independence, and improving quality of life.
Strong understanding of the NDIS framework, with a focus on compliance and achieving client goals. Known for building trusting relationships and creating personalised support strategies. Adaptable and empathetic, with expertise in crisis intervention and behavioural management. Committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality care, eager to contribute to an organisation focused on empowerment and community impact.
Interest and Hobbies
- Sport
- Gaming
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Beach
Strong understanding of the NDIS framework, with a focus on compliance and achieving client goals. Known for building trusting relationships and creating personalised support strategies. Adaptable and empathetic, with expertise in crisis intervention and behavioural management. Committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality care, eager to contribute to an organisation focused on empowerment and community impact.
Interest and Hobbies
- Sport
- Gaming
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Beach
Kim
Mentor and Support Worker
Kim
Mentor and Support Worker
I am a qualified counsellor and transpersonal art therapist with a passion for using lived experience to support recovery, mental wellbeing, and community connection. I have worked extensively in psychosocial disability, AOD recovery, homelessness, and Indigenous outreach programs.
I bring a strong background in trauma-informed support, case management, and healing-oriented frameworks. I take pride in supporting others to develop skills for independence and resilience through empathy, creativity, and personal insight
Interest and Hobbies
- Woodcarving & sculpture (clay, timber, limestone)
- Drawing, design & mythology
- Creative model making
- Bushwalking, cycling & sailing
- History & humanities
I bring a strong background in trauma-informed support, case management, and healing-oriented frameworks. I take pride in supporting others to develop skills for independence and resilience through empathy, creativity, and personal insight
Interest and Hobbies
- Woodcarving & sculpture (clay, timber, limestone)
- Drawing, design & mythology
- Creative model making
- Bushwalking, cycling & sailing
- History & humanities
Hamdo
Mentor and Support Worker
Hamdo
Mentor and Support Worker
I am a compassionate and dedicated support worker currently studying Nursing. I hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) and have been involved in caregiving from a young age, starting with supporting my grandmother, who lived with diabetes and dementia. This experience sparked my passion for providing meaningful, empathetic care.
With experience supporting individuals across all activities of daily living, including personal care, meal assistance, community access, gardening, domestic tasks, and social support, I’m committed to helping those I work with maintain their independence, confidence, and overall well-being. I take pride in building strong, trusting relationships with participants, working collaboratively to achieve their goals.
Interest and Hobbies
- Sport
- Video Games
With experience supporting individuals across all activities of daily living, including personal care, meal assistance, community access, gardening, domestic tasks, and social support, I’m committed to helping those I work with maintain their independence, confidence, and overall well-being. I take pride in building strong, trusting relationships with participants, working collaboratively to achieve their goals.
Interest and Hobbies
- Sport
- Video Games
Mel
Mentor and Support Worker
Mel
Mentor and Support Worker
I’m a dedicated disability support worker with over three years of experience supporting individuals to live more independently and confidently.
Based on the southern side of Adelaide, I hold a Certificate III in Community Services and bring both professional expertise and lived experience as a parent of a child with disabilities, along with a strong understanding of the NDIS.
I’m known for being patient, reliable, and committed to building genuine connections. My approach is calm, respectful, and tailored to each person’s individual needs, routines, and goals.
I’m passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where people feel empowered in their everyday lives.
Interest and Hobbies
- The beach
- Music
- Travelling
- Gardening
- Exploring Adelaide's outdoors
I’m known for being patient, reliable, and committed to building genuine connections. My approach is calm, respectful, and tailored to each person’s individual needs, routines, and goals.
I’m passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where people feel empowered in their everyday lives.
Interest and Hobbies
- The beach
- Music
- Travelling
- Gardening
- Exploring Adelaide's outdoors
Wayne
Mentor and Support Worker
Wayne
Mentor and Support Worker
Wayne is a calm, approachable Mentor & Support Worker based in Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu region. With more than three years of experience supporting teenage boys and adult men, he focuses on helping participants build confidence, independence and meaningful community connections through practical, hands-on support.
Wayne takes a relaxed, person-centred approach, taking the time to understand each person's goals and needs. He builds trust through patience, respect and genuine relationships, making him a great fit for people who value consistent encouragement and practical support.
Interests & Hobbies:
-Electronics repair and restoration
-Classic cars
-Basketball and sport
-PlayStation gaming
-Aquariums
-Gardening
-Music from the 1960s–1990s
-Spending time with his dogs
Wayne takes a relaxed, person-centred approach, taking the time to understand each person's goals and needs. He builds trust through patience, respect and genuine relationships, making him a great fit for people who value consistent encouragement and practical support.
Interests & Hobbies:
-Electronics repair and restoration
-Classic cars
-Basketball and sport
-PlayStation gaming
-Aquariums
-Gardening
-Music from the 1960s–1990s
-Spending time with his dogs
Jordan
Mentor and Support Worker
Jordan
Mentor and Support Worker
Jordan is a down-to-earth, compassionate and reliable Mentor & Support Worker who values genuine, respectful relationships. He takes a gentle, trauma-informed and person-centred approach, supporting participants to build confidence, independence and practical skills while working towards their individual goals.
Jordan holds a Bachelor of Psychology and has experience as a youth leader, green team member and family carer. While new to the disability support industry, he is committed to ongoing learning and providing quality support.
Hobbies & Interests:
- Sports including AFL
- NBA
- MLB and F1
, - video games
- reading
- hiking,
- card games such as Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering
- staying active
Jordan holds a Bachelor of Psychology and has experience as a youth leader, green team member and family carer. While new to the disability support industry, he is committed to ongoing learning and providing quality support.
Hobbies & Interests:
- Sports including AFL
- NBA
- MLB and F1
, - video games
- reading
- hiking,
- card games such as Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering
- staying active
Tammie
Operations & Client Services Manager
Tammie
Operations & Client Services Manager
Tammie is Social Strength’s Operations & Client Services Manager, bringing more than 25 years of experience across administration, business operations and local government. She is practical, organised and relationship focused, helping create strong systems, positive client experiences and smooth day to day operations.
Tammie supports Social Strength across client and staff onboarding, business operations, administration, process development and systems improvement. With more than 25 years of experience, a Certificate IV in Business Administration and a Diploma in Town Planning (Local Government), she brings strong organisational skills and experience in developing effective processes and documentation. Her work helps create positive client experiences while supporting the team to operate efficiently and effectively.
Interests & Hobbies:
-Spending time outdoors
-Riding motorbikes
-Travelling
-Walking her dog
-Looking after her chickens
-Classic cars
-Restoring her 1968 Pontiac Parisienne
-Spending time with family and friends
Tammie supports Social Strength across client and staff onboarding, business operations, administration, process development and systems improvement. With more than 25 years of experience, a Certificate IV in Business Administration and a Diploma in Town Planning (Local Government), she brings strong organisational skills and experience in developing effective processes and documentation. Her work helps create positive client experiences while supporting the team to operate efficiently and effectively.
Interests & Hobbies:
-Spending time outdoors
-Riding motorbikes
-Travelling
-Walking her dog
-Looking after her chickens
-Classic cars
-Restoring her 1968 Pontiac Parisienne
-Spending time with family and friends