As CEO Christine leads the management team through the challenges of an evolving disability sector and direct business activities to deliver on strategic and financial plans. Christine also works closely with our participants and their families to ensure they receive the best services that our organisation can offer.
*Cert. III Bookkeeping
As CEO Christine leads the management team through the challenges of an evolving disability sector and direct business activities to deliver on strategic and financial plans. Christine also works closely with our participants and their families to ensure they receive the best services that our organisation can offer.
*Cert. III Bookkeeping (TAFE)
*Dip. Diversional Therapy (CSU)
*Dip. Community Services Welfare (TAFE)
*Bachelor Health Sciences (CSU)
Julie is our Office Manager and Plan Manager and is responsible for finances and administration. Julie is an experienced bookkeeper and has been our Plan Manager since the NDIS rolled out in our area.
*Cert II Accounting Procedures
*Cert IV Bookkeeping
*Cert IV Business Administration
*Dip. Management
Ingrid is our NDIS Support Coordinator and is responsible for developing and coordinating supports for new and existing NDIS participants. Ingrid is also responsible for direct management of staff and case management for participants in need of this service.
*Dip. Community Services Work (TAFE)
*Bachelor of Social Science (CSU)
*Cert IV Pe
Ingrid is our NDIS Support Coordinator and is responsible for developing and coordinating supports for new and existing NDIS participants. Ingrid is also responsible for direct management of staff and case management for participants in need of this service.
*Dip. Community Services Work (TAFE)
*Bachelor of Social Science (CSU)
*Cert IV Personal Trainer (FIA)
*Registered Personal Trainer (Fitness Australia)
*Wellness Coach (WCA)
Kirsten is an experienced support worker and is also our Direct Service Coordinator. Kirsten manages, plans, monitors and reports on delivery service to our NDIS participants and oversees day-day operations.
*Diploma Community Services
*Cert IV Disabilities.
Caitlin is an experienced support worker and is also our Direct Service Coordinator. Caitlin manages, plans, monitors and reports on delivery service to our NDIS participants and oversees day-day operations.
*Diploma Community Services
*Cert IV Disabilities.
Taylor is our Program Officer and is responsible for developing all group activities and programs and works with individuals to develop their goals. Taylor is Team Leader of Lily Centre Day Programs.
* Cert IV Disabilities
*Keyworker
Connie is office administrator and our HR office and handles all the office administration. Connie is the first person you will usually talk to on the phone or see when you come to the office.
Brad is Team Leader of our Day Programs and is a very experienced Support Worker. Brad has training in martial arts, panel beating, and woodwork and is skilled at cooking, arts and crafts and cutting hair! Brad is experienced in all areas of support work including working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
*Cert IV Disability
Cassie is our SIL House Coordinator and is experienced working in disability SIL homes as well as in Aged Care. Cassie is experienced in all areas of disability including dementia care and challenging behaviours.
*Cert III Aged Care
*Cert IV Disability
Leah has over 17 years experience in community nursing and aged care and works in all areas of disability including working with people with challenging behaviours. Leah enjoys arts & crafts, sewing and quilting and fitness.
*Cert III AIN
*Cert III Acute Care
Heidi enjoys gardening, baking and the outdoors. Heidi is new to the disability sector and is working towards her Cert IV in Disability.
Chloe has wide experience in the disability sector and is interested in fitness, travel and cooking.
Kellie is very experienced in all areas of support work including working with people with challenging behaviours. Kellie likes travelling and, driving as well as baking and working on DIY projects.
*Cert IV Disability.
Leon is new to new to the disability sector and is working towards his Cert IV Disability.
Gemma is new to disability support work and is working towards her Cert IV Disability.
*Keyworker
Courtney is experienced in children's services and disabilities. Courtney likes fitness, outdoor, sports and car restoration.
*Cert III and Diploma Children's Services
Sara-Jayne is new to the disability sector and likes cooking and adventure walks. Sara-Jayne is working towards her Cert IV Disability.
Kiley has previous experience in the disability sector and works in all areas of support work, including working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Gillian is skilled in all areas of support work, including working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Gillian likes to go the gym, cycling and being outdoors.
*Cert III/IV Aged Care
*Cert III In-home and Community Care
Katinka has previous experience in aged care and home care and works in all areas of disability support work including working with people with challenging behaviours. Katinka likes camping, fishing, cooking and socialising.
*Cert III Individual Support
Sean has previous experience as a support worker and works in all areas of disability support work including working with people with challenging behaviours. Sean is a para-athlete, motivational speaker and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion.
* Cert IV Disability
*Keyworker
Jasmond works in all areas of disability support work, including supporting people with challenging behaviours. Jasmond enjoys the outdoors, painting and music and has a passion for helping and learning. Jasmond is working towards her Cert IV in Disability.
Makayla works in all areas of disability support work, including supporting people with challenging behaviours.
Taylor is an experienced disability support worker and works in all areas including with people with challenging behaviours.
Tracy has a background supporting people with disabilities and is working towards her Cert IV in Disability.
Cathy works with challenging behaviours and likes community involvement, swimming, gardening and sports. Cathy is working towards her Cert IV Disability.
If you are interested in working with our NDIS participants, please send your resume to c.e.o@mdssinc.org
If you are interested in working with our NDIS participants, please send your resume to c.e.o@mdssinc.org
Gladstone House is an SDA home in Mudgee that is custom built for people with a disability.
This is a 5 bedroom home with 4 tenants and we have a vacancy. For interest please call the office on 63723848 or email the CEO at c.e.o@mdssinc.org.
This is where we hold some of our respite (short term accommodation) and run programs and activities for people with disability with complex needs. Mealey Centre is also the hub for NDIS participants to learn independent living skills, children's services and gaming on the PS4.
Our office is at 49 Lewis Street Mudgee, and we have NDIS registered Plan Management and Support Coordination services at this location. Drop in and see us for more information about your NDIS plan, or how to register for NDIS.
Lily Centre is a hive of activity from social programs to living skills. We have people popping in and out of Lily from 8.00am - 6.00pm most days, with late evening activites up to 8.00pm on Fridays and overnight stays most nights of the week. Programs are held 6 days per week, as well as community programs and activities.