Support feels different when someone is truly listening.

Amanda Taylor is a highly experienced Specialist Support Coordinator with more than 15 years of experience supporting people with complex needs across the disability, mental health, child protection and community services sectors.

With qualifications in Social Welfare and postgraduate studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Amanda combines clinical knowledge, practical problem-solving and person-centred practice. She has experience supporting participants with psychosocial disability, autism, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, trauma, forensic histories and high-risk or crisis situations.

Amanda works collaboratively with participants, families, providers and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services, overcome barriers and build sustainable support networks. Her experience includes facilitating crisis responses, resolving service breakdowns, supporting hospital discharges and coordinating multidisciplinary care.

Known for her calm, compassionate and straightforward approach, Amanda is a strong advocate for the people she supports. She believes every person deserves to be heard, respected and empowered to make informed decisions about their life.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also continues her professional development to ensure her practice reflects current evidence and best practice.

Mallory Anderson is a Support Coordinator based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She brings a genuine passion for disability, youth and end-of-life support to every participant she works with.

An acts-of-service person at heart, Mallory sees support coordination as a natural expression of her values. She believes every person deserves to be heard, valued and respected, and she is committed to making a practical difference in people’s lives.

Mallory has worked hands-on with children and young people with autism through kickboxing coaching in a community setting. She also has a longstanding personal interest in end-of-life care and death doula work. These experiences have shaped her warm, grounded and person-centred approach to building genuine trust.

With strong organisational skills, careful attention to detail and a proactive mindset, Mallory works collaboratively with participants, families, nominees and providers. She helps people understand their plans, connect with suitable supports and develop the confidence to direct their own lives.

Mallory believes great support coordination requires both heart and structure. She is committed to communicating clearly, showing up consistently and always acting in the best interests of the people she supports.

Outside of work, Mallory is a competitive jump-rope athlete, kickboxer and regular gym-goer. She shares her life and adventures with her Border Collies, Maverick and Poppi.

Sarah is a certified Speech Pathologist with a deep passion for supporting children, families and the broader community. She brings expertise in speech pathology and early childhood education to the SAJ team, contributing a valuable clinical perspective to SAJ’s coordination and support services.

With experience across clinic, home, community and telehealth settings, Sarah takes a functional and holistic approach to her work. She believes behaviour is communication and that effective support begins with understanding the whole person, not simply the presenting need.

Sarah’s practice is neuro-affirming, play-based and interest-led. She works collaboratively with families, educators, providers and communities to create individualised supports that translate meaningfully across home, school and community settings.

Her approach prioritises trust, safety and engagement, creating the conditions in which children and participants can thrive. Sarah believes growth is central to everything she does—for the people she supports, the families she partners with and the teams she works alongside.