Our Team
Our qualified senior management team has over 50 years of collective experience in disability support services. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs such as:
Our Team has extensive experience in supporting people with complex needs such as:
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Degenerative Diseases
- Forensic Mental Health
- Complex Behavioural Support
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Stroke Survivors
- Young Onset Dementia
- Dual Diagnosis.
Our team also has over 20 years of experience in providing training and development to staff to enhance their skills in providing quality care, risk assessment, conflict management and assisting people with complex behavioural support needs.
Managing Director - Chandra Jakhar
Chandra commenced his career in the disability sector in 2009 with the Northern Territory Health Department’s Specialist Forensics Disability Support team, where he acquired significant skills and experience working with individuals with a dual diagnosis who had complex behaviours. He was part of a dynamic team who successfully transitioned participants from the prison system into community settings.
Chandra has also trained support staff to manage complex behaviours and deal with conflict situations. His formal qualifications are Bachelor of Nursing, Master of business Administration and Certificate in Functional Behavioural Assessment. Chandra’s career objective is to be an integral part of a powerful team delivering a high standard of service to individuals in the Territory.
Chief Finance Officer – Shipra Soni, CPA
Shipra has over 10 years’ experience in the Australian finance/accounting sector and gained her membership with CPA Australia in 2015. Her key roles and responsibilities have included, but not limited to developing procedures, implementing financial systems, budgets, donor and grants management, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve financial administration. She is an expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; and developing long lasting business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance.
Operations Manager – Rahat Hussaini
Rahat is an extremely driven individual with considerable skills and experience in the disability sector. He has successfully led various teams, providing quality care to people with disabilities including individuals with behaviours of concern. Rahat was previously employed in the retail sector where he successfully managed diverse teams at various locations.