Kerry has worked within the Disability Sector for nearly 30 years, with private not for profit providers and with the Department of Health and Human Services. Working as direct support worker in the home or out in the community, organising and running school holiday programs and camps, as a team leader in Supported Disability Accommodation homes (both long term accommodation and short-term children’s respite) and as a disability services case manager (General and justice experience.)

Prior to working in the disability sector Kerry worked as a nurse in the aged care sector.

She has attended university to study a Bachelor of Applied Science Nursing and then later studying at Swinburne her Certificate IV in Disability then progressing to study Bachelor of Applied Science – Disability at RMIT university.

Kerry grew up with an older brother with an intellectual disability who has complex medical care and support needs. This life experience brings a lot of knowledge not just from a service providers perspective but also from a service user perspective. It is this perspective that drives her to provide a very high-quality client focused service to ensure the best possible outcomes for her clients and their families.

It’s not all work for Kerry though, she enjoys her farm life, is very passionate about Rugby League and especially the Melbourne Strom Rugby League Club. Kerry also enjoys going for long walks with two of her best friends – Border Collies, Pip and Squeak.

GSCS support coordination staff are made up of experienced and knowledgeable staff with a range of tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines as well as specific professional training to ensure their practice is contemporary and of high quality. They have the experience and knowledge to manage even the most complex cases and support needs.