Meet the Team

Jonathon is the Managing Director of Empowered Community Services. Inspired by his lived experiences supporting both parents who have lifelong disabilities, and after working as a Disability Support Worker for several years, Jonathon founded Empowered Community Services.

Jonathon has over seven years of experience working within the disability sector supporting participants with complex needs. Whilst working in the disability sector Jonathon completed his Bachelor of Psychological Science at Newcastle University.  Jonathon believes in providing an honest and reliable service that puts the participants needs first.

Outside of work, Jonathon enjoys watching the NBA as well as skateboarding. 

Having completed a certificate IV in Human Resource Management, Mark is passionate about helping organisations and individuals achieve their goals. Prior to being employed by Empowered, Mark worked as a Support Worker and as a salesman for a local Electrical Wholesaler. Mark is also a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. 

Mark has a collaborative approach to working with a diverse team of support staff, that focuses on delivering the right outcome for each situation. 

When Mark isn’t working he enjoys going to the gym, watching Rugby League and is a proud food enthusiast.

Alannah is a Specialist Support Coordinator with multiple years’ experience working within the disability sector. Prior to becoming a Support Coordinator Alannah worked with St Vincent De Paul as a part of their Local Area Coordination program. Throughout her time with St Vincent De Paul Alannah gained extremely useful information about disability programs and services throughout Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Area.

Alannah is passionate about supporting NDIS participants to find the most appropriate provider to assist individuals to reach their goals. Alannah has a keen eye for detail and will ensure each participant gets the most out of their plan. Alannah has a Certificate IV in disability and Diploma in Community Services. More recently Alannah was voted the runner up in the 2019 One Community Support Coordinator of the Year award. 

Outside of work, Alannah enjoys spending time with her three dogs and watching Netflix.

Anne completed a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Newcastle in 2017. Anne has worked in mental health acute inpatient care for adults who experience mental health challenges. Anne’s main focus in support coordination involves collaborative practice with service providers to develop meaningful connections for participants and their families.

Anne is enthusiastic when working with participants and their carers as well as supporting families to navigate the NDIA, health and therapeutic services. Anne’s background includes volunteering in the community, working in customer service as well as an interest in art and camping.

When not at work, Anne enjoys spending time with her kids, taking her dog to the beach as well as photography and gardening.

William is an experienced Support Coordinator at Empowered Community Services. Prior to becoming a Support Coordinator, William spent time working as a Disability Support Worker. William has worked with a range of different providers throughout Newcastle & Lake Macquarie and has developed a great knowledge of the disability sector. 

Outside of work, William enjoys watching Rugby League and spending time with family.

Currently completing a Diploma in Community Services and with a background in the Local Area Coordination Program, Matthew is experienced working in the disability sector. Matthew’s experience working in the LAC program has given him valuable insight into services, as well as the NDIS in general and has prepared him well for his Support Coordination role.

Matthew is also learning Auslan and is passionate about assisting people to confidently navigate the NDIS and be able to make informed decisions about the supports they receive.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys watching sport, going to the gym and spending time with his family.

Tegan has been working as a Disability Support Worker for the past few years but has recently transitioned into a new role as Service Coordinator at Empowered Community Services. Before working with Empowered, Tegan worked as a Youth Worker, working with children and adolescents with complex behaviours. Tegan also holds a Cert lll in Early Childhood Education and Care and worked as an Early Childhood Educator for several years.

As a Service Coordinator, Tegan will be working with participants to make sure that they are matched and provided with the best possible service for their needs. Tegan works professionally and holds a high standard of work ethic. Tegan is patient, understanding and able to work with any participant to make sure that they are reaching their goals and ambitions.

Outside of work, Tegan enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, relaxing at the beach, going out for delicious meals or watching a movie.