Support Coordinators
Karina Griffiths
Director and Support Coordinator
Professional with 25 Years Experience
Welcome to Support Your Way Qld. My name is Karina Griffiths.
As a Support Coordinator and as Director, my vision for Support Your Way is participant-led advocacy and support. In 2022, I was externally nominated and became a finalist for the Australian Disability Service “Most Outstanding Support Coordinator” Award. In my work with families, my sole focus for success is an independent Support Coordinator. I have over 25 years experience working with and for people with disabilities and their families. I have established Support Your Way QLD to assist NDIS Participants and their families and care teams to understand and use their plans to gain the maximum benefit by connecting them to supports and services that are value for money and focused on the individual needs of the participant.
I have an extensive background of providing direct Support Work for people with disabilities. I also have experience leading teams, working with and for government departments, managing large support budgets helping families create plans to achieve their goals. I have a passion for my work and work hard for my customers so that they can achieve their goals and have the quality of life that they choose. My goal is that every NDIS Participant will have access to the supports that they choose, delivered their way.
I have a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and 2 Vocational Graduate Certificates in Child Protection and Case Management. I understand that my practice experience in Case Management and Support Coordination is most important and I will use this every day to help Participants to use their plan well. I am always broadening my skills and make sure that I understand changes to the NDIS and plans as they happen. I share how changes might impact my Participants.
Nedizha Thierry
Administrative Practice Management Consultant
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Toting extensive experience in both corporate and health service compliance management, across both the public and private sectors, Nedizha brings a wealth of knowledge of business management practices to Support Your Way.
A strong focus on continuous quality assurance and strategic business improvement provides synergy with SYW’s imbedded philosophy of client focused outcomes.
Working remotely allows Nedizha to follow her passions of chasing her children, cattle and chooks.
Renae O'Connor
Support Coordinator
Hello, my name is Renae.
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I have had the greatest pleasure in joining the Support Your Way team, where I will be able to assist NDIS participants with their goals, connect them with resources and support, help participants to understand their plan and listen to the individual needs and thoughts of participants/carers.
I started support work back in 2020 and have loved every moment since. I also previously worked in an aged care facility and have cared for a diverse range of people.
I love every minute of working directly with people and helping them achieve the goals they set themselves. My support work gives me insight into the daily experience of people with a disability and the challenges that they face. I can use this to guide my Support Coordination practices.
In my role I pride myself on person centred care - treating each person respectfully and as an individual.