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Real people. Local teams. National support.

What Ability is powered by a dedicated team of leaders, practitioners and support workers who believe happiness comes first. Across Australia, our teams work closely with families to deliver safe, fun and meaningful disability support.

What guides our team

Everything we do is shaped by a simple motto: happiness comes first. We believe people thrive when support is built around trust, fun and genuine connection. This is how we work together, and how we support every participant we meet.

Knowledgeable, competent & capable

We invest in high quality training so our team feels confident and equipped to support every participant safely and with care.

Hyper-personalised relationships

By building strong relationships, we deliver support that feels personal, consistent and genuinely aligned to individual goals.

Honest, transparent and authentic at all times

Whether it is navigating complexity or helping with the small things that matter most, we look for practical ways to make life easier.

We find a way to help, big or small

Whether it is navigating complexity or helping with the small things that matter most, we look for practical ways to make life easier.

Happiness comes first, always

We believe that when people feel safe, supported, and joyful, they thrive, and that includes both our participants and our team.

Find the team you’re looking for. Use the pins below to jump to your state or national support team.

Leadership

Our Leadership team sets the vision and direction for What Ability nationally. They are responsible for ensuring we deliver high-quality, compliant and person-centred support across every region we operate in.

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Steve Dresler

Chief Visionary Officer

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Jared Chapman

Chief Executive Officer

Nick Carroll

Chief Operations Officer

Lucy Garcia

Chief Marketing Officer

Jess White

Head of Allied Health

Olivia Cirillo

Head of Operations

Tyrone Faulkner

Head of Supported Independent Living

Ellie Healey

National Support Manager

Jake Cowie

Head of RTO

National Team

Our National team supports our state teams across Australia. They provide structure, guidance and expertise to ensure our people feel supported and equipped to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred support in every region.

Katie Malkin

Compliance Manager

James Ng

Compliance Support Officer

Alex Wong

Performance Marketing Manager

James Muggeridge

Creative Producer

Nina Hari Rajan

Marketing Assistant

Annelise Brazier

HR Administrator

Bethany Coyle

Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator

Thomas Haes

Data Scientist

Shaun Coley

Finance Manager

Tatum Hameister

Finance Administrator

Amy Novak

EA/Office Manager

Jack McCutcheon

Office Assistant

Allied Health

Our Allied Health team is dedicated to helping participants build safer, more supportive environments where they can thrive. Our qualified Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioners work closely with participants, families and support teams to understand behaviour, build practical skills and create meaningful improvements in everyday life.

Jess White

Head of Allied Health

George Storer

National Clinical Manager

Jessica Rule

Intake & Office Coordinator

Cooper Davey

Behaviour Support Admin

Giorgia De Paoli

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Anouche-Alana Chokarian

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Ethan Etienne

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jessica Paterson

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hannah Austin

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Louis Melocco

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Iban Elhorga

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Horatio Price

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Katie Bennett

NSW Behaviour Support Practitioner

Tabitha Jones

QLD Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kirstii Iuli

QLD Behaviour Support Practitioner

Bety Salomiu

WA Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jessica Friessbourg

WA Behaviour Support Practitioner

Polina Stolyarova

WA Behaviour Support Practitioner

Claire Aldridge

WA Behaviour Support Practitioner

Team New South Wales

Team New South Wales is where What Ability began back in 2019, and it will always feel like home to us. Led by our NSW State Manager, Dylan Kable, this team has grown alongside families across the state, building trusted, long-term relationships with our participants and their families. Our NSW team leads our local support workers who show up with patience, consistency and genuine care, taking the time to understand what makes each child feel safe, confident and happy. 

Dylan Kable

NSW State Manager

Jadie Callister

Senior Regional Manager

Kendall Ehrmantraut

Area Manager

Luke Beattie

Area Manager

Mia Cleary

Area Manager

Indy Hennah-Wood

Area Manager

Mahli Lynch

Area Manager

Zoe Casper

Area Manager

Sebastian Wilbers

NSW Respite Manager

Natasha Smylie

Area Manager

Taylor O'Neill

NSW Participant Onboarder

Samantha Newham

NSW Participant Onboarder

Tim Silcock

NSW SIL Manager

Jodie Beck

NSW SIL Intake Coordinator

Team Queensland

Since launching in 2022, Team Queensland has brought an incredible energy to our national mission. The team focuses on the trusted, long-term relationships that define What Ability, with support workers who show up every day with the energy and heart to help every participant thrive.

Sean Everitt

QLD State Manager

Steph Collins

Area Manager

Maddi Peters

Area Manager

Lachlan Corrigan

Area Manager

Eleanor Nixon

QLD Respite Manager

Hayley Jones

QLD Participant Onboarder

Team Victoria

Established in 2022, Team Victoria is a community built on a true understanding of our families’ needs. Under State Manager Emily Brown, the team prioritises consistency and care. Our VIC team takes the time to really listen and learn, ensuring every participant has support that makes them feel seen, safe, and happy.

Emily Brown

VIC State Manager

Evelyn Johnson

Senior Regional Manager

Molly Gladman

Area Manager

Kyle Jory

Area Manager

Mimi Clark

VIC Respite Manager

Claire Oakley

VIC Participant Onboarder

Team Perth

Team Western Australia, or Perth as we like to call them, has been a massive part of our story since 2022. Led by State Manager Ash Oliver, this crew has become a powerhouse of energy in the West. The team focuses on building the deep, trusted connections that make our participants feel like family from day one. Our Perth support workers bring the genuine care needed to ensure every participant feels safe, confident, and empowered.

Ash Oliver

WA State Manager

Alex Marks

Senior Regional Manager

Megan Morgan

Senior Regional Manager

Henri Mulwila

Area Manager

Megan Cordial

Area Manager

Miki Nipperess

Area Manager

Amy Neale

Area Manager

Talissa Hollis

Area Manager

Hannah Guy

Area Manager

Nichole Chaytor

Area Manager

Jessica Crowe

WA Respite Manager

Ebony Mrsa

WA Participant Onboarder

Niambh Walsh

WA Participant Onboarder