Stephanie took up the role as Gateways CEO in July 2019.
As a founding member of the NDIA, Stephanie has played a critical role in the establishment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), from policy development of the scheme taskforce to designing the first participant pathways, and negotiating the arrangements for the standing up of all original trial sites.
Stephanie moved to Geelong from Canberra in 2014 and managed the Barwon trial site for 15 months, continuing to implement and drive improvements in how to deliver the NDIS. Over the past seven years, Stephanie has held numerous significant leadership roles in the NDIA including, Acting Deputy CEO.
Sean has been the Accommodation & Specialist Support Services Manager for Gateways since 2007. His responsibilities include supported accommodation, out of home care, independent living and individualised support. Sean also provides expert advice to other community organisations regarding people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex behavioural needs.
For more than 20 years Sean has provided and managed supported accommodation, case management and services planning for people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Victoria’s South West.
Geoff oversees Gateways service delivery operations across Greater Geelong, ensuring quality services are delivered safely, resulting in tangible positive outcomes for participants. Geoff has experience leading diverse teams in local government as well as in community organisations, ensuring successful supports are delivered from early childhood, to in-home aged care and everything in between.
With over 20 years’ leadership experience across disability, mental health and aged care sectors, Geoff brings an inclusive, life span approach to service delivery. He enjoys strategic thinking and mentoring teams to successfully tackle challenges so to realise organisational growth and development.
Tricia commenced with Gateways Support Services in 2021 bringing over 35 years’ experience working from direct clinical care through to executive management and CEO roles in acute health, mental health, alcohol & drugs, primary care and policy development in Victoria and NSW. Tricia also brings experience in local government executive and vocational training to Gateways Support Services.
With a continuing interest in leadership development and improving health and services system coordination, Tricia is committed to guiding and supporting high quality practice for participants and their families.