Meet Our Team

At Crystel Care, we are proud to have an extraordinary team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care and support. Our team includes expert Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Developmental Educators, Social Workers, and Behaviour Support Practitioners. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience, specialized knowledge, and a passion for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Together, we strive to create a comprehensive, person-centered approach to care, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support to meet their unique needs. At Crystel Care, you can trust that you are in the hands of dedicated professionals committed to making a positive difference in your life

Crystel

Managing Director

As the Director of Crystel Care, I am passionate about our clients, staff and the services we deliver. I continually strive to provide high-quality support within a strong cohesive team environment. My other passions are being an avid and continual lifelong learner, sport, exercise and above all, my family including…

Joyce Tan

Lead Occupational Therapist

Joyce is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in paediatrics, mental health, and physical rehabilitation. She has worked across community, hospital, and school settings, supporting people of all ages to lead more meaningful lives. In addition to her clinical experience, Joyce has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory…

Briony

Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner / Developmental Educator

Briony holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Disability Studies and a Graduate Certificate in PBS as well as being a Developmental Educator and Behaviour Support Practitioner who works to support people with disabilities in the community, home, school, and work environments. She is committed to advocating for inclusion, neurodiversity,…

Kira

Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner

I started working as a disability support worker at 15 in the Peel region of Western Australia. I kept this job until I graduated from Murdoch University in 2019. I earned a Bachelor of Psychology with a focus on disability and substance dependency, along with a Bachelor of Criminology that…

Janice

Assistant Clinical Director / Lead Occupational Therapist

Janice has over 10 years of clinical and leadership experience and has a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders. She is well-versed in mental health assessments and intervention, stroke and upper limb rehabilitation, equipment prescription and home modification. She has worked in a range of settings and with different…

Alex

Speech Therapist

Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and is a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). His primary clinical experience has been in a private paediatric clinic. He is well versed in working with children and teenagers who have complex speech, language, and social needs; evaluating, diagnosing, and…

Enid

Assistant Lead Occupational Therapist

Enid is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with Paediatrics focused with over 13 years of experience in hospital settings. She mainly specialises in paediatrics, mental health and adults with intellectual disabilities. She holds a certification of sensory integration and Master of Counselling, she is extremely competent in providing sensory integrative…

Emily

Admin Specialist

Emily is an Administration Specialist at Crystel Care and plays a key role in ensuring clients, families, and support networks receive responsive and reliable support from their very first contact with the organisation. With several years of experience in administration and extensive experience working within the NDIS environment, Emily brings strong…

Matthew

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Matthew is a compassionate and experienced registered Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioner with a strong background in supporting young people and adults with complex needs. Holding a Bachelor of Psychology and years of experience in disability and behaviour support, he is dedicated to helping individuals feel safe, heard, and supported….

Billy

Occupational Therapist

Hi, I’m Billy! I’m passionate about working with clients to help them achieve their goals and feel empowered in their daily lives. Whether it’s building independence or enhancing quality of life, I focus on individualized, hands-on strategies to make each session meaningful and supportive of each person’s unique journey. Outside of…

Daniel

Assistant Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner / Social Worker

Daniel holds a Master of Social Work and AASW. He is a passionate Social Worker and Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in allied health, disability, mental health, children, and youth services. Extensive experience in case management, counselling, person centred care, and group therapy. Works well with families, co-workers, and…

Colin

Occupational Therapist

Colin is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. He is in his 3rd year of clinical practice, with additional experience in Allied Health Assistance and Mentoring (both Pediatric and adult, in both community and clinic based settings), prior to completing my qualification and registering as a therapist. He particularly enjoy the interpersonal aspect…

Martina

Behaviour Support Practitioner / Social Worker / Minecraft Therapy

Martina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science And a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology. She also has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Prior to working as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, she worked as an Individual Social Support with children with disabilities, where she observed and assessed…

Kate

Talent Acquisition Manager

Kate is the Talent Acquisition Manager at Crystel Care and is passionate about helping people find the right professional fit while strengthening teams that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities. With over a decade of experience across talent acquisition, people leadership, and high‑performing team development, Kate brings a deeply human‑centred…

Sandy

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Sandy has qualifications in Social Work, Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Youth in addition to extensive experience within the NDIS sector. As a qualified Behaviour Support Practitioner Sandy is passionate about working alongside First Nations people and those with psychosocial disabilities, and believe that no one should just survive but thrive,…

Isaac

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Isaac holds a Bachelor of Psychology and is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with lifelong experience in the disability sector. Isaac has experience with and enjoys working with a wide range of individuals across all age groups, including physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities. Isaac seeks to take a holistic and person-centered…

Diane

Behaviour Support Practitioner / Minecraft Therapy

Diane is a highly motivated Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with full registration as a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Association member. Additionally, she has completed the longitudinal practicum training of ‘Assessment and Analysis of Severe and Challenging Behaviours’ with the Institute of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She…

Marko

Behaviour Support Practitioner / Minecraft Therapy

Marko holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner who is highly experienced. Marko is highly experienced in providing comprehensive and personalised behaviour support services to individuals with disabilities as well as their support network. He takes a person centered approach and likes to…

Tilly

Developmental Educator

Tilly has a Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education from Flinders University and is a registered Developmental Educator (DE). Tilly works in the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and Northern Suburbs of Adelaide. Tilly works with children and young adults from pre-diagnoses (including early intervention), through the diagnostic process (if relevant)…

Muhammad

Behaviour Support Practitioner / Developmental Educator

Muhammad is a Bachelor & Masters Qualified PBS Practitioner and registered Developmental Educator as well as a PBS Practitioner within the disability sector. He is experienced in identifying restrictive practices, conducting functional behavioural assessments, and developing and implementing behaviour support plans. As a Developmental Educator, he promotes the physical and…

Beca

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Beca is a warm and experienced registered Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. With a strong background in disability and behaviour support, she brings a person-centred, holistic approach. Beca has a particular passion for working with young people,…

Jaswinder

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jaswinder Kaur holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is a Professional Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She is a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner with experience in disability services, aged care, and mental health, specializing in person-centred and trauma-informed approaches. Her expertise includes developing and implementing…

Aman

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Aman has over five years of experience in mental health and holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Adelaide. Aman is committed to delivering person-centred support that combines compassion, human connection, and practical, evidence-based strategies. He has worked closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with…

Maddison

Occupational Therapist

Maddison is a warm and energetic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy and has experience working across hospital and school‑based settings. Maddison thrives in fast‑paced environments and…

Vanessa

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Vanessa is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Crystel Care with over seven years of experience working in the disability sector. Her career began as a support worker before progressing into a therapy assistant role, where she developed a strong interest in Positive Behaviour Support and supporting individuals with complex needs. Vanessa…

Shirene

Lead Speech Therapist

Shirene is the Lead Speech Pathologist at Crystel Care and is dedicated to delivering person‑centred support that enhances communication skills and overall quality of life. She embraces each individual’s unique strengths and works collaboratively with clients and their families to help them achieve meaningful goals and feel empowered throughout their…

Sharmaine

Occupational Therapist

Sharmaine is an Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Clinician with over 13 years of experience across New Zealand and Australia. She specialises in complex psychosocial disability, perinatal and infant mental health, youth mental health, and complex risk assessment, and has a growing interest in paediatric practice. Sharmaine has completed extensive professional…

Pauline

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Pauline is a Proficient‑level Behaviour Support Practitioner at Crystel Care. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma, a Diploma of Community Services, and a Certificate IV in Disability. Pauline is a registered member of PACFA…

Navroz

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Navroz is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Crystel Care who is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through person-centred, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming practice. She works with children, young people, and adults with disability to better understand the reasons behind behaviour and to develop supportive strategies that promote wellbeing, independence, and…

Matthew

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Matthew is a highly experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner who brings a calm, thoughtful, and deeply person‑centred approach to his work. His professional journey began in the Navy, where extensive travel exposed him to diverse cultures and life experiences, shaping his strong values‑driven motivation to improve quality of life for others. During…

Kayla

Speech Therapist

Kayla is a capable and personable Speech Pathologist with a strong paediatric focus and experience working across clinic, school, kindergarten, and community settings. She delivers play‑based, child‑centred therapy grounded in evidence‑based and family‑centred practice. Kayla is known for her warm, engaging style and her ability to build genuine connections with children,…

Alannah

Speech Therapist

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and am a current member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). My past experience involves working in a paediatric clinical setting, as well as across schools and community visits. I have a strong interest in supporting individuals with their development of speech sounds…

Julia Y

Speech Pathologist

Julia is a Speech Pathologist at Crystel Care who brings a collaborative, practical, and family‑centred approach to her work. Born and raised in Taiwan, Julia is bilingual in English and Mandarin and enjoys supporting children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Julia’s passion for speech pathology developed during her experience as…

Julia E

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Julia is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Crystel Care who is passionate about helping individuals build skills, confidence, and emotional regulation in ways that are meaningful and sustainable. She works with children, young people, and adults with disability, supporting them and their support networks to better understand behaviour and develop…

Lucy

Speech Therapist

I’m a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a passion for providing evidence-based, client-centred services to children, adults, and their families. I have a strong interest in supporting neurodiverse children in developing their speech sounds, early communication (pre-linguistic skills), language, and literacy. I also enjoy working with adults, particularly in…

Bel

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Bel is a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Crystel Care who brings a warm, approachable personality and a holistic, person‑centred approach to her work. She is passionate about celebrating progress in all its forms, from small steps to major milestones, and enjoys supporting people to achieve goals that are meaningful to…

Methma

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Methma is an Advanced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at Crystel Care and a trained clinical counsellor with a strong background in psychology and mental health research. She holds a Bachelor (Honours) in Psychology from the United Kingdom and a Master of Counselling in Australia. With over nine years of experience working…

Emily

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Hi, I’m Emily Pennell. After serving as a police officer, I’ve spent over 12 years working in the disability sector, gaining extensive experience in various roles. I’ve worked as an assessor for government disability wage support, worked with the Deaf community as a support coordinator, and worked privately as a…

Abbey

Occupational Therapist

Abbey is a compassionate Occupational Therapist who graduated in 2022 from La Trobe University. She has a background in paediatric practice and is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve their goals. Through her role as one of our FIFO therapists into Mount Gambier, Abbey is expanding her skillset…