Meet the team
National support. Real people. Local team.
Our National Support team is here to help you every step of the way. Whether you are new to the NDIS or switching providers, we make it easy.
Meet Donna - Founder
Donna has a vast knowledge of NDIS and everything that is related to it. Coming with experience as a participant rather than a Support Worker background, Donna realized that if she were to start a business in the field, she needed to be qualified so she went at did a dual certificate IV in Disability and Mental Health.
Donna loves spending time with her family, visiting local wineries and hotels to listen to live music, watching teary movies and making a positive change in peoples lives.
Meet Ray - Founder
Ray has spent his life in community service. He started his career in the Police Force where he stayed for 15 years located in Melbourne.
Since his move to Geelong in 2012, he has been a carer for his Father-In-Law who was unlucky enough to get Motor Neuron Disease (MND) then upon his passing, decided he wanted to continue in the ‘Carer’ role so went and did a Cert III in HACC before working with St Laurence and from there starting his own Provider business, Geelong Disability Services with his wife, Donna in 2015.
Ray is a real home body who loves nothing better than spending time in the garden, being with family, listening to music and reminiscing about his VFL career at Box Hill back in the day.
Meet Ben - Accountant
Ben has worked for over 25 years in accounting roles across a range of industries, including dairy, salt, and beauty. In his current role at GDS, he is able to use his skills and experience to contribute to a business that has a positive impact on both clients and the wider community. Having a daughter with cerebral palsy, Ben also understands the NDIS from a user’s perspective.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time in the garden, reading, and has recently taken up beekeeping. Cricket has become a family passion, with his wife now a keen player alongside him and their two sons.
Meet Jane - Invoice Compliance & Processing
Jane is a country girl who grew up near Mount Arapiles – Tooan. She has a background in Nursing, with 12 years of experience, and later worked as a Taxation Specialist for 11 years.
Jane joined Geelong Disability Services in July 2024 and quickly became known in the office for her cheerful singing throughout the day. Outside of work, she makes a great lasagna and brownies, has a love for crystals, and enjoys dancing in the rain.
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