About Us
At Coast Transitional Support we believe in everyone living life to their full potential within a strong and supportive community. Our focus is on your strengths and solutions. We work collaboratively with you, your family, your carers, and your broader systems of support to deliver the best outcomes for your future, empowering you to have full choice and control over how you would like to use your NDIS funding to achieve your goals to live your best life. The “C” in Coast Transitional Support is spiral-shaped to represent an opening fern leaf to symbolize new life, growth, strength, and peace, and this is our commitment to you.
Meet our Director
With extensive experience in supporting people with disabilities and complex needs. Anna has diverse experience working in roles including mental health, disability services, and child and family services. Anna has extensive experience both in a leadership role and as a specialist case manager supporting out-of-home care, health, criminal justice, educational organisations. She is passionate about person-centered planning and people reaching their goals and dreams to live a good life. Having worked in the disability and community sector for over 33 years in roles including specialist case manager, coach and mentor, specialist support coordinator, and a child and family services practitioner. Anna has supported people with a disability and families in a variety of settings including community, education, health, supported accommodation and respite, working in government, private and not-for-profit organisations. Anna has strong community connections and believes in working collaboratively for the best outcomes. With Anna’s hands-on leadership and support, Coast Transitional Support provides NDIS participants with choice and control on their NDIS spending, allowing participants to lead rich and rewarding lives.
Relevant Qualifications/Professional Associations:
· Post Graduate Certificate Mental Health (Southern Cross University)·
Bachelor of Social Science (Majoring in Counselling, Southern Cross University)
.Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAFE NSW)
· Trainer Certification in Person-Centred Active Support (Centre for Disability Studies)
· Diploma of Community Services (Case Management, TAFE NSW)
· Accredited Primary Care Stepping Stones Provider, Triple P (University of Queensland)
· Mental Health First Aider
· Person Centred Support Planning
· Member Australian Community Workers Association
· Member National Disability Practitioners
· Member National Disability Services· Member Disability Services Consultancy
Meet our Staff
Deborah Jurd
Hi, my name is Deborah,
I have completed Diploma’s in Community Welfare, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs. With over 30 years’ experience working in human services, I have a diverse understanding of the many challenges people are faced with throughout their lives.
I have had the privilege to case manage and support people in aged care, homelessness, mental health, drug & alcohol .
With a strong belief in social justice, I endeavour to practice those principals always, access, diversity, equity, participation, and human rights.
I enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, walking & gardening, I have a love for animals and family is very important to me.
Molly-Ellen Jones
Hey, my name is Molly,
I graduated from university in 2022 studying a Bachelor of Social Work (honours). I have over 5 years’ experience in the community services industry and love to be able to help individuals in our community lead a fulfilling life. I have worked with a diverse range of age groups, cultural backgrounds and mental health conditions.
In both my personal and professional life, I try to be a person who leads by example and provides a good example for others. Outside of the office I live a family orientated lifestyle and love being outdoors with my family.
Amy Wright
My name is Amy,
I have worked alongside people with complex and persistent mental health conditions in a variety of settings and am passionate about supporting people to bring about positive change in their lives. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach with all participants and have a high aptitude for navigating complex systems. I am passionate about the rights of vulnerable people and have a strong focus on communication and reliability. I strive to be a person who leads by example and sets a positive role model for others, both personally and professionally. I believe education and self-improvement are a life-long journey. I lead a family-oriented lifestyle as a loving mother of two children. When not working, you can find me in the bush looking for animals and vibing in nature.
Alyce Schbilski
What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here.
Beth Vallentine
A school music teacher by trade I also now enjoy community support work. I can play piano, guitar, recorder and cello. I play cello badly as I have only recently taken it up. It proves that it’s never too late to take up a new hobby. I love gardening, renovating and keeping backyard chooks.
Cathy Walkley
Hi, my name is Cathy and I currently work as an NDIS support worker. My past experience has always been customer service based. I worked for a number of years as a Training coordinator for an aged care company on the Central Coast. I have also worked in banking, sales and had my own cleaning business.
I enjoy being able to support clients to live a full and happy life. In my personal and professional life, I endeavour to always be kind, empathetic and positive. I enjoy spending time with and cooking for friends and family and am an avid yoga enthusiast. I also love travelling and plan to do more!
Lesa Darrie
Hello , my name is Lesa. My working life has mainly been customer service oriented; retail & merchant banking, retail customer service. So, with many years of face-to-face experience, with clients & people from all walks of life. Helping people.
I graduated from TAFE in 2021 with a Certificate 4 in Leisure & Health. After graduating, I worked in Aged Care, in Lifestyle & Leisure, providing person centered care for residents.
Giving access to an individuals needs for: choice; dignity & respect; mental simulation; spirituality; social interaction; culture access; community access to name a few.
Karen Dean
Say something interesting about your business here.
Megan Bartley
What's a product or service you'd like to show.