Meet Elyse

Specialist Support Coordination Mentor and Team Lead

Elyse brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Wellspace Australia, having worked in the disability sector since 2011 in diverse roles including Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Case Manager, Teacher’s Aid, and Team Leader. Her experience spans Supported Independent Living, Community Support, Drop-in Supports, Respite, and Schools, giving her an extensive understanding of participant needs across multiple settings.

Elyse joined Wellspace as a Support Coordinator and quickly progressed to Specialist Support Coordinator, recognised for her excellence in complex, level-three work. She was then selected to lead a new Specialist Support Coordination Mentor & Lead role, where she oversees the training and development of our Specialist Support Coordination team, providing expert guidance, training, and professional development. Elyse is instrumental in collaborating with leadership and implementing Wellspace’s strategies and frameworks, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and best practice across the team.

Known for her engagement, care, and sharp attention to detail, Elyse is a true subject matter expert. She works collaboratively with participants, families, and all key stakeholders, including the Department of Education, Department of Community Justice, Social Housing, and Local Members of Parliament, supporting transitions from the health and justice systems, as well as Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation.

With personal experience supporting loved ones with disabilities, Elyse is deeply passionate about empowering participants to achieve their goals. Her approach combines expertise, empathy, and leadership, ensuring exceptional outcomes for participants while fostering a culture of learning, growth, and collaboration.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts, Major in Behavioural Science

Outside of Work:
Elyse enjoys spending time with her husband and young family, embracing moments of family life while bringing the same care and dedication to her work that she values in her personal life.

Our Team's areas of expertise

Our Team is rich in expertise and experience and we have a great team of Support Coordinators, Specialist Support Coordinators and Psychosocial Recovery Coaches.

Our team members come with extensive knowledge and experience from a huge range of fields such as:

Mental Health | Complex Mental Health | STA | Psychosocial Disabilities | Complex Medical Disabilities | SDA | Child Protection | MTA | Justice | SIL/ILO | Juvenile Justice | and many, many more