About Us
About Us
The Courageous Dinosaur & Me’s philosophy is one of empowerment, nurturing, understanding and support. We endeavour to help people create a stable and productive foundation on which they may realise and believe in their potential.
At the Courageous Dinosaur & Me we aim to provide a service which meets your individual needs and is guided by you. Our services are based on disability and trauma specific best practice. We look forward to working alongside you, your family and support network to achieve your goals.
We are an NDIS registered business.
Kellie - Positive Support Practitioner (Partner)
Kellie has been actively involved in the education and welfare of children, young people and adults for over 20 years. Her belief is that with support and guidance everyone is able to recognise their potential, embrace their individual talents and abilities and achieve their hopes and dreams.
Kellie has completed Master's degrees in both Disability and Trauma and is a certified Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) clinician.
Sam "Smarty" - Auslan Interpreter (Partner)
Smarty is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) with two Deaf parents and has been interpreting for 19 years within the Deaf community and for people with disability. She also teaches Auslan classes for both children and adults. Smarty is a strong advocate for the deaf community and is passionate about the language and culture she is a part of.
Liz - Program Co-Ordinator
Liz is a proud Jiman woman with a double degree in Arts (Australian History and Laws). She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as cultural knowledge to the Courageous Dino & Me. Liz believes every person should be given every opportunity to grow, learn and live in safe and stable environments. Liz is passionate about our future leaders being given the tools they need to live long and healthy lives.
Joel - Support Worker
Joel has been working with kids for over 5 years now in both support work and the education environment. Joel prides himself on coming from a relatable place with his clients, which helps him to connect with them. He is a child at heart who loves video games, the footy and a good laugh! He believes that all people should be given the support and opportunity to thrive throughout their life.