Meet the Team - KinKera Community

As Director and Founder of KinKera, I lead our mission to deliver high-quality Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and disability housing across Australia. I come from a property and finance background and have worked full-time in the disability sector for the past five years. Prior to KinKera, I served as Chair of a Community Housing Provider that grew tenfold over three years, giving me deep insight into how housing intersects with community, governance and long-term outcomes for NDIS participants. Earlier in my career I served in the Navy, an experience that shaped my approach to leadership, accountability and teamwork.

My focus at KinKera is on building strong foundations that support people and communities well into the future. I care deeply about creating systems and structures that allow good people to do great work, and about ensuring SDA housing delivers more than shelter — supporting genuine connection and belonging for people with disability.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
The KinKera team. They are thoughtful, capable and committed, and they consistently find ways to work through challenges together.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
People. Homes are important, but relationships, trust and shared purpose are what truly create community.

What is something that always makes you smile?
My daughters.

As Principal of Operations at KinKera, I lead our team supporting NDIS participants and their families through the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing journey. I’m a real people person who loves building relationships and understanding what truly matters to each individual and their family. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone find the right SDA property — one that fits their needs, supports their independence and genuinely feels like home.

Based in Sydney, I support participants and families across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. I take pride in being someone people can rely on, whether they’re navigating uncertainty, making big decisions, or just needing clarity and reassurance. For me, good outcomes come from listening carefully, caring deeply and staying focused on what matters most to the person in front of you.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Connecting with participants, their families, support coordinators, builders and support staff and working together toward shared outcomes.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Dignity, respect and genuine care. Everyone deserves to feel heard, valued and supported in the choices they make about their home and future.

What is something that always makes you smile?
My kids, love them to bits.

As Hospital to Home Care Manager at KinKera, I support NDIS participants and their families as they transition from hospital into Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). With experience across the SDA sector, I focus on clarity, confidence and helping people understand their housing options during what can be a complex time.

Based in Sydney, my work supporting participants across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria is driven by genuine connection, thoughtful support and ensuring people feel informed and respected as they move into a new chapter of their lives.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Supporting people through change and helping them find a house that becomes their home.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Listening deeply and understanding each person’s goals, priorities and sense of identity.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Seeing someone step into their new home and realise it’s truly theirs.

As National Tenancy and Engagement Coordinator at KinKera, I support NDIS participants, families and providers through the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing journey nationwide, with a focus on clarity, trust and connection. Before joining KinKera, I worked in support coordination with participants who had complex needs, and prior to that in youth disability support.

Based in Cairns, I support SDA tenants and their families across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. Those experiences shaped my approach to communication, advocacy and relationship building, and I care deeply about ensuring people feel heard and supported, particularly during times of transition.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Supporting people through housing changes and making the process feel clearer and more manageable.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Honest communication, empathy and consistent follow through.

What is something that always makes you smile?
My cat Mochi, my dog Puffdaddy and visiting Japanese cat cafés.

As Community Engagement Coordinator at KinKera, I help connect people with Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and support them at the start of their disability housing journey. I come from a support work background, primarily working with people who live with quadriplegia. I also host a weekly radio show focused on disability and lived experience, which has shaped how I think about storytelling and community connection. Before joining the disability sector, I worked in hospitality management, where I learned the value of service and relationships.

Based in Cairns, I support NDIS participants across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria, and enjoy helping people feel welcomed, informed and supported as they begin their SDA housing search.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Meeting people early in the process and helping the experience feel human and hopeful.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Listening first and remembering that a home is closely tied to identity.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Dogs. Pretty much all dogs, all the time.

As Customer Engagement & Support Specialist at KinKera, I support NDIS participants, families and providers throughout the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing journey across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. My role focuses on helping people navigate the SDA application process with confidence while working towards positive long-term tenancy outcomes. I also help coordinate KinKera’s events, bringing the disability community together to connect, learn and share experiences.

Based in Sydney, I previously worked as a Tenancy Officer with Homes NSW, focused on sustaining tenancies and supporting clients with complex needs, and as a disability support worker within the education sector. These experiences have given me a strong understanding of communication, problem-solving and building trust with the people I support.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Engaging with stakeholders and participants to collaborate, network and work towards positive client-centred outcomes. I enjoy working alongside different people and services to help participants achieve their goals.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Getting to know each participant as an individual. Understanding their needs, strengths and goals allows me to provide a more intentional service and helps people feel supported throughout their journey.

What is something that always makes you smile?
My friends, my family and a good adventure.

Hi, I’m Helen, and I work at KinKera across property research, marketing support and administrative coordination for our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) portfolio. As a Property/Research Analyst, I focus on analysing locations, demand and SDA property opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria to help guide participant-focused decisions.

I enjoy being involved in different parts of the business, from data and strategy to communication and coordination. It’s rewarding to know my work contributes to delivering positive SDA housing outcomes for NDIS participants and communities.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
I enjoy the variety of working with data, supporting marketing and helping the team stay organised, all of which contribute to meaningful outcomes.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Making sure our work is thoughtful, accurate and always centered around real participant needs.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Small wins, kind words and seeing a project come together after everyone’s hard work.

As Development Manager at KinKera, I lead the delivery of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects across Australia. I come from a property and development background and have managed projects both locally and internationally, leading complex capital delivery projects and asset strategies.

I bring strong commercial discipline together with genuine care for the communities we serve. I believe well-designed SDA homes can play a powerful role in supporting independence, dignity and everyday comfort for NDIS participants.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Seeing a project come to life and knowing it will become a place someone can truly call home.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Taking the time to listen and understand individual needs so homes genuinely support the way people want to live.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Handing over a completed home and seeing the positive impact it will have.

As Acquisition Manager at KinKera, I identify and secure new sites for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments across Australia. I come from a family of renovators and am a civil engineer, developer and builder with a strong interest in how systems work and how people collaborate to solve problems.

I focus on identifying SDA opportunities that make sense not just on paper, but in the real world — aligning land, design and purpose to deliver disability housing that works for NDIS participants and communities alike.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Exploring innovative enabling solutions and seeing them become finished outcomes.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Providing something that truly works and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Cake, or maybe just food in general.

As Lead Design Manager at KinKera, I lead the design and compliance of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects across multiple states. I come from an architectural background and spent many years managing a design practice before moving into the SDA development space.

I work closely with consultants, builders and our drafting team, and I’m passionate about creating SDA homes that are not only compliant, but dignified and thoughtfully designed around the NDIS participants who will live in them.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Bringing clarity to complex projects and seeing a design vision turn into a real home.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Creating spaces that feel safe, considered and resolved, and that genuinely support lived experience.

What is something that always makes you smile?
That moment when a project finally clicks, and my daughter’s laughter.

As Senior Project Manager at KinKera, I oversee the delivery of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects across Australia, bringing two-dimensional planning into three-dimensional reality. I am a property and construction professional at heart, and I enjoy the interaction between all the people involved in creating a home.

I value quality outcomes, collaboration and helping NDIS participants feel settled and proud of where they live. A strong SDA home creates a strong foundation for life.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
The joy of creation and seeing the work of many people come together. I also enjoy travelling across Australia and appreciating how fortunate we are.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Delivering quality outcomes that ease daily living and seeing genuine pride at handover.

What is something that always makes you smile?
My crazy dog. Small, fearless and always ready to take on the world.

As Construction Supervisor at KinKera, I oversee the delivery of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes across Australia. I’ve always been inspired by the process of turning an empty block of land into something meaningful, and watching a space grow into a finished home never gets old.

That process has deeper purpose at KinKera — every SDA home is thoughtfully designed to support comfort, safety and independence, helping NDIS participants feel secure and truly at home.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Watching tenants move in and seeing the happiness that comes with a new beginning.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Ensuring homes are built to a high standard and meet real needs.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Spending time with family and friends.

As Construction Supervisor at KinKera, I oversee Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects from early planning through to completion. I work closely with builders, consultants and stakeholders to ensure each SDA home is delivered with quality, safety and functionality front of mind.

I’m passionate about creating disability housing that genuinely improves people’s lives, and I take pride in the details that make an SDA home comfortable and reliable for NDIS participants.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Seeing a project come together and become a finished home.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Making sure homes are practical, comfortable and empowering for the people who live in them.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Handing over a completed home and knowing it will be lived in and loved.

As Office Manager and Maintenance Planner at KinKera, I help keep our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) portfolio running smoothly behind the scenes. I come from a logistics and supply chain background, previously working in event logistics, where I learned the importance of organisation, responsiveness and customer experience.

That foundation now supports my role maintaining SDA homes for NDIS participants. I enjoy solving problems quickly and making sure every home is safe, comfortable and well looked after.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
I enjoy working closely with providers, trades and participants to solve problems quickly and thoughtfully.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Knowing that what may feel like a small or routine task to others can have a real impact on someone’s independence and everyday comfort.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Dogs, without a doubt. I’ve always had a soft spot for them so much so that my first tattoo was inspired by that endless love.

As Investment and Credit Associate at KinKera, I help ensure our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) developments are financially sound and thoughtfully delivered. I studied Economics and Finance at the London School of Economics and began my career in development finance, working across the full funding lifecycle.

That experience shaped my approach to combining commercial discipline with long-term thinking. I’m passionate about creating SDA homes that feel empowering, safe and genuinely designed around the NDIS participants who live in them

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Seeing projects move from early concept through to delivery.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Delivering homes with integrity and long term comfort in mind.

What is something that always makes you smile?
Good mates, great vibes and real football.

As Accountant at KinKera, I support the financial operations behind our growing Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) portfolio. I am a qualified CPA with experience across finance, retirement living, aged care and construction.

While my role sits behind the scenes, I enjoy knowing my work contributes to positive outcomes for NDIS participants, tenants and the wider KinKera team.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Working with enthusiastic people who care about what they do.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Seeing the outcomes through tenant stories and shared experiences.

What is something that always makes you smile?
A barbeque and a cold beer.

As Landscape Architect at KinKera, I design outdoor spaces for our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes, inspired by nature, thoughtful design and spaces that bring people together. I love beautiful environments and the small details that make places feel welcoming and intentional.

I focus on creating SDA outdoor spaces that support everyday life, accessibility and connection for NDIS participants.

What do you enjoy most about your role at KinKera?
Designing spaces that look beautiful and genuinely improve daily experience.

What matters most to you when supporting participants and communities?
Designing with empathy and centring people in every decision.

What is something that always makes you smile?
My adorable baby nephew.