Meet the people who believe every mind brings something valuable,
and every person deserves the opportunity to shine.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive (CEO)
Cath Durney
Combining 20+ years of leadership with lived experience of neurodiversity, Cath leads TWCI with authenticity, innovation, and a passion for empowering young people.
Executive General Manager
Executive General Manager (EGM)
Rorie Jackson
A passionate leader with extensive industry experience, Rorie empowers both her team and young people to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.
Corporate Services Team
★ Executive Leader
Head of Corporate Services
Head of Corporate Services
Aimee
With a passion for accounting and lived experience of neurodiversity, Aimee brings precision, efficiency, and a smile to everything she does.
★ Leadership
Quality & Safeguarding Manager
Quality & Safeguarding Manager
Suong
Suong combines quality and compliance expertise with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring TWCI continues to deliver safe, high-quality services with a smile.
★ Leadership
Asset Manager
Asset Manager
Michael (Jacko)
With 35+ years of operational leadership, Jacko keeps TWCI running safely and efficiently through practical expertise, precision, and old-school work ethic.
Finance & Analytics Team
★ Executive Leader
Head of Finance and Analytics
Head of Finance and Analytics
Billy
An award-winning leader, Billy combines data-driven insight with humour and genuine care to help both participants and teams achieve their best.
★ Emerging Leader
Accounts and Payroll Lead
Accounts and Payroll Lead
Kane
Backed by OSHC experience and a solid financial skillset, this enthusiastic team player uses his exceptional work ethic to support special needs youth while passionately cheering for Tottenham Hotspur.
Social Impact Team
★ Executive Leader
Head of Social Impact
Head of Social Impact
Cameron (Cam)
With a passion for developing people, Cameron leads with integrity, consistency, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.
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★ Leadership
Onboarding Manager
Onboarding Manager
Tanya
A proud Riverland local, Laura combines strong leadership with a positive, can-do attitude to inspire her team and support young people to thrive.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Support Lead
Employment Support Lead
Bailey
Drawing on his own lived experience with disability, this Lead uses a person-centred approach to guide participants toward success, balancing his passion with fishing and cheering for the Crows.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Coach/Mentor
Employment Coach/Mentor
Macca
Leveraging the discipline and resilience gained from his Army service, this deeply compassionate coach grounds his practical guidance in a love for his kids and motorsport.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Coach
Employment Coach
Shannon
An empathetic Youth Transition to Work expert and devoted dog mom who loves camping under the stars—just don't wear white socks with black shoes around her!
★ Emerging Leader
Developmental Educator
Developmental Educator
Hayley
A highly qualified Developmental Educator who uses her vast neurodiversity and trauma experience to foster participant progress, balancing her vital work with true-crime documentaries.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Coach
Employment Coach
Lachlan
A highly dedicated coach who rolls up his sleeves to help his participants achieve their goals, just as passionately as he rebuilds his HSV Commodore and supports Port Power.
★ Emerging Leader
Senior Employment Coach
Senior Employment Coach
Laura
A proud Riverland local, Laura combines strong leadership with a positive, can-do attitude to inspire her team and support young people to thrive.
★ Emerging Leader
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Mandy
Bringing 30 years of beauty and education experience, this Port Adelaide-supporting coordinator champions holistic support, animal welfare, and perfectly tidy workspaces.
Employment Coach
Chris
Backed by 17 years in retail, this practical coach excels at helping participants take real steps forward, unwinding off the clock with audiobooks and board game nights.
Employment Coach
Harrison
A resourceful coach who combines his food truck business experience and global travel adaptability to deliver high-quality, engaging support to his clients.
Employment Coach/Mentor
Matt
An easygoing coach who effortlessly builds genuine connections with his participants, balancing his professional drive with playing footy for the Happy Valley Vikings.
Employment Coach/Mentor
Ian
With experience in youth and mental health services, Ian brings infectious energy, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping people thrive.
Employment Coach
Alannah
With extensive leadership experience in hospitality, Alannah is passionate about empowering people to build confidence, recognise their strengths, and achieve their potential.
Service Delivery Team
★ Executive Leader
Head of Service Delivery
Head of Service Delivery
Jasmine
Drawing on her leadership in employment services, Jasmine combines strategic expertise with a people-first approach to build inclusive, engaging experiences for every participant.
★ Emerging Leader
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Zane
A dedicated coordinator with a strong retail background who loves uplifting his participants, cheering for Manchester United, gaming, and hanging with his Staffy-X, Nugget.
★ Emerging Leader
Mentoring & Engagement Lead
Mentoring & Engagement Lead
Jasmine
Leveraging her Employment Services expertise and lived neurodiversity experience to deeply connect with participants, this medieval history buff and devoted dog mom to Oli thrives on solving puzzles but can't stand people checking their phones while she talks.
Community Engagement Lead
Karen
As the vibrant face of the booking squad, Karen uses her diverse marketing background to passionately connect families and NDIS providers with life-changing community supports.
Bookings & Engagement Lead
Grace
A pragmatic achiever drawing on extensive criminal justice and mental health experience, Grace is dedicated to breaking down barriers for participants when she isn't hitting the gym or camping.
CounterPunch™ Facilitator
Ashley
An exceptional employment coach and Cert IV Youth Work student who uses his lived experience to empower participants, all while proudly supporting the Adelaide Crows.
Path 2 Success™ Facilitator
Kristie
With 20 years in early childhood education and 13 years teaching Karate, Kristie expertly blends martial arts discipline with profound empathy for vulnerable youth.
Path 2 Success™ Facilitator
Taylor
Drawing from strong hospitality roots, this adaptable facilitator and self-confessed fashion freak brings stellar problem-solving skills and vibrant team energy to her role.
Social Support Mentor
Deb
With nine years in counseling and homelessness support, Deb brings profound mental health expertise and a beautifully nurturing, bubbly nature to the team's most vulnerable clients.
Social Support Mentor
Leon
Using his own lived experience as a neurodiverse individual, Leon provides patient, deeply authentic mentorship when he isn't working on his car or soaking up the sun.
Social Support Mentor
Georgia
A bright and bubbly Disability Support Worker dedicated to a person-centred approach, who equally loves engaging in sports and anything related to the water.
Social Support Mentor
Teagan
Combining a primary education background with ongoing psychology studies, this creative and bubbly mentor loves scenic drives, music, and especially cats.
Social Support Mentor
Stephanie
A passionate Speech Pathology student who delivers deeply person-centred support to youth with disabilities, balancing her dedication with cheering loudly for Port Adelaide.
Social Support Mentor
Melanie
A hardworking Occupational Therapy student aiming to specialise in paediatrics, who brings immense empathy to her vulnerable clients and serious enthusiasm for Port Adelaide.
Social Support Mentor
Ethan
An engaging mentor with lived experience of ASD who effortlessly facilitates friendships, dominates at the pool table, and proudly played for the Australian Inclusive Cricket Team.
Social Support Mentor
Cherie
A former Disability Educator and powerhouse of fun who brings vibrant energy to weekend activities, outdoor adventures, and raising her three energetic boys.
Social Support Mentor
Darcy
A highly empathetic mentor and proud family guy who uses his great sense of humor to connect with neurodiverse participants, while passionately enjoying gaming, anime, and Arsenal.
Social Support Mentor
Liam
An enthusiastic, fitness-qualified mentor eager to push limits and inspire growth, who proudly supports Arsenal and Port Power while planning his next international adventure.
Social Support Mentor
Melissa
A deeply passionate mentor known for seeing the positive in everyone she supports, who unwinds from weekend activities by camping, gyming, and relaxing with her Russian Blue cat.
Social Support Mentor
Helena
A creative Secondary Education student who uses her own lived experience to help neurodiverse youth celebrate their strengths, finding joy in thrifting, art, and camping.
Social Support Mentor
Matthew
Armed with a Cert III in Individual Support, this enthusiastic mentor brings a caring spirit to his work and a serious love for RPGs, board games, and finding new foodie spots.
Social Support Mentor
Sam
With eight years of youth work experience, Sam creates incredibly inclusive, energetic environments, bringing the same competitive teamwork to his participants as he does to his local sports leagues.
Social Support Mentor
Zac
Bringing sharp fashion sense and fantastic energy to weekend support groups, Zac is a highly engaging mentor with a deep passion for soccer, camping, and having a good laugh.
Social Support Mentor
Sarrana
A proud mum of four who excels at building deeply trusting connections with participants, bringing joy to everything she does—whether that's camping, dancing, or decorating cakes.
Social Support Mentor
Tahlia
Driven by hands-on childcare experience and growing up with neurodiverse siblings, Tahlia builds remarkably safe environments and shares her bustling home with dogs, a parrot, and fish.
Social Support Mentor
Luke
With a decade in the sports industry and a Cert III in Community Services, this easygoing mentor champions inclusive recreation while prioritizing quality time with his three daughters.
Employment Coach
Lara
With a strong customer service background and a passion for understanding people, Lara creates supportive connections that help participants build confidence and achieve their goals
Mentor
Asher
This retail-experienced coach brings practical problem-solving and a great sense of humour to his participants, alongside a deep passion for Manchester City and the Adelaide Crows.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Support Lead
Employment Support Lead
Bailey
Drawing on his own lived experience with disability, this Lead uses a person-centred approach to guide participants toward success, balancing his passion with fishing and cheering for the Crows.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Coach/Mentor
Employment Coach/Mentor
Macca
Leveraging the discipline and resilience gained from his Army service, this deeply compassionate coach grounds his practical guidance in a love for his kids and motorsport.
★ Emerging Leader
Employment Coach
Employment Coach
Shannon
An empathetic Youth Transition to Work expert and devoted dog mom who loves camping under the stars—just don't wear white socks with black shoes around her!
★ Emerging Leader
Developmental Educator
Developmental Educator
Hayley
A highly qualified Developmental Educator who uses her vast neurodiversity and trauma experience to foster participant progress, balancing her vital work with true-crime documentaries.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive (CEO)
Cath Durney
Combining 20+ years of leadership with lived experience of neurodiversity, Cath leads TWCI with authenticity, innovation, and a passion for empowering young people.
Corporate Services Team
Executive General Manager (EGM)
Rorie Jackson
A passionate leader with extensive industry experience, Rorie empowers both her team and young people to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.