Meet our Team
Daniel O'Shea
Dan, formerly a bricklayer and personal trainer, is now the co-owner and director of the business. Currently in his fourth year of pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Dan is dedicated to supporting individuals and community groups in achieving health and wellness goals, guided by a strong commitment to mental health advocacy—a core value of the business. Dan is Currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, as well as being a devoted family man, sharing his life with his wife and four children.
Natalie O'Shea
Nat is a qualified urban planner who has spent the last 20 years of her career working with communities in policy implementation and development approvals for both public and private sectors to facilitate positive social change. Nat is passionate about being kind and doing what we can to live the best life possible to support our overall health and wellbeing and she brings these values to the work we do in our community, and our team.
Michelle Pawson
Michelle is a qualified aged care worker who has extensive experience in lifestyle assistance, personal care and individual/group social support activities. Michelle is passionate about helping people live their best life through the enjoyment of doing things that are important to them. Michelle brings this wonderful magic to our team and shares her caring energic nature in all the work that we do.
Rohan Work
Rohan has the heart and soul of what a community minded person is all about. Rohan values empowering and supporting people to achieve their goals in order to be the best version of themselves. He has extensive work experience in the disability industry including establishing a music group to play at community events called the 'Cosmic Chickens', has specialised training in deescalating aggressive behavior and understanding of autism spectrum disorder. We are truly privileged and grateful for Rohan's friendship, creative talents, and wisdom that he shares with our team and clients.
Stacey Hynd
Stacey has a Cert IV in Allied Health and has 25+ years working in the allied health industry across the Latrobe Valley. Stacey is also a Habit Coach and brings this valuable knowledge and experience to our team. Stacey is a true local to the area, willing to give anything a go and loves being outdoors. We are delighted to have Stacey part of our Rooster Tours family and sharing her positive energy with the community to support those in need.
Garan Levingston
Garan has more than 20 years experience with mental health, alcohol and other drug related recovery and has been mentoring, advocating and giving hope to people experiencing these challenges throughout this time. It is Garan's goal to help clients live a successful and productive life and we are excited to share everything he has to offer with our team at Rooster Tours and our community.
Lianne Smith
Lianne is full of inspiration, positive energy and kindness and brings these wonderful attributes and diverse work/life experience to our team. She has been a business owner/operator of a gym and has had many roles throughout her career including (but not limited to) relief support to students at Federation University, volunteering in numerous charity fundraising events and working in hospitality. She is now pursuing her new passion in providing social support to others and is currently studying Certificate IV in Disability. Lianne has the presence of a breath of fresh air and she is a wonderful support to our team.
Ryan Taylor
Ryan is an experienced Disability Support Worker and has a Bachelor in Health, Sport and Physical Education minoring in Psychology. We are thrilled to have Ryan join Rooster Tours and continue his journey to support people and communities within the industry. Ryan brings strong team leadership qualities and fosters person centred relationships with people of all backgrounds and abilities. Ryan is caring and passionate about empowering people to be the best versions of themselves and engage confidently within their local community. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys footy, gym, camping, fishing, watching movies and swimming. With his diverse range of experience and passions, Ryan is great to know and is a friend to anyone he encounters. Contact us now to see how Ryan can start assisting you today.
Robyn Mitchard
Senior Support Worker | Business Administration Support
robyn@roostertours.com.au
Robyn has extensive experience in supporting and mentoring farmers across Gippsland. Robyn loves the great outdoors and holds a Queen Scout Award with Scouts Australia. She is a proud wife and mother of 3 children and has an amazing team and community spirit. She has been the President of the Buln Buln Netball Club, Vice President of the Ellinbank & District Netball Association and Netball Umpire Coach with Netball Victoria. Robyn is energetic and great fun to be around and we look forward to you getting to know her soon.
Debbie Furnell
Debbie is a qualified community service practitioner with more than 30 years experience working across numerous roles in the health industry. Debbie has a deep appreciation of mental illness and disabilities, not just through her work, but also personal lived experience raising her family. She is a proud wife, mother and grandmother and enjoys spending time with those she loves. Debbie's true understanding of mental health impacts and kind heart is wonderful to share with our community and team.
Tara Frendo
Tara has experience supporting people as a residential care worker and now shares her skills and passion for helping people in the community with us and our team. Tara is a true local to the Latrobe Valley and is a proud mother of 2 children. She is easy to get along with, loves the great outdoors and has a lot to offer the community and the rest of our team.
Shelley Smith
Shelley comes to us with valuable experience in providing support, with a focus on youth and individuals dealing with PTSD. Spending time with her is truly delightful, as she is not only passionate about tailoring activities to meet your needs but also about exploring the Gippsland region. Shelley's interests extend to art, maintaining fitness, and indulging in crafts. Her enthusiasm and diverse skills make her a wonderful addition to our team, ready to make your experience both enjoyable and meaningful.
Lauren Rhodes
Lauren, a cherished member of our Rooster Tours family, brings warmth, kindness, and compassion to our team. With nearly 10 years of experience as a personal care worker and home services assistant, Lauren is dedicated to providing people centered care. She is eager to share her extensive skills and support the community. Beyond her caring nature, Lauren has a passion for art, craft, and photography.
Jay Wyntjes
Jay is a local to the Latrobe Valley and ran his own business for 9 years as a tradesman (concreter) and worked 4 years as a tattoo artist. Jay has extensive life experience and has been involved in men sheds groups for the last 3 years including participating and volunteering his time in collaboration with 'Bettermentall' to support their programs for those in need. Jay is an easy going and relatable bloke. We look forward to you all getting to know him during 1:1 social support sessions and at our community events soon.
Sophie Harrison
Sophie is our newest support worker to Rooster Tours and we are excited to have her onboard. Sophie is a local to Drouin, a loving mum of 3 children and has strong background in customer service, retail and banking. Recently venturing into support work, Sophie discovered her passion for helping others and has even taken on further studies to deepen her knowledge and expertise in the field. Sophie has a kind nature, excellent communication skills and is amazing at building positive rapport with people which is a perfect combination for connecting and supporting individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. For more information about Sophie and how she can support you please contact us today.
AJ Hill
AJ is a truly compassionate, caring and patient sole who has extensive work experience as a Support Worker, Support Coordinator and Operations Lead within the disability industry. She loves the great outdoors and values the opportunity to provide personalised support to people who need it within the local community. AJ is a great positive leader for our team, has strong family values and a beautiful smile which are just some of the qualities we love about her and enjoy sharing with everyone involved in our Rooster Tours family.
Meet Rob is an experienced professional in NDIS Call Centre operations and a dedicated entrepreneur who has successfully run his own disability support business. Rob is characterised by his relaxed and easy-going demeanour, fostering genuine connections with a holistic approach to providing support. Rob is driven by his passion to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Beyond his role, Rob finds solace in golf, woodwork and music, embodying a holistic view of well-being through these artisanal pursuits that bring joy to his life as well as others he supports in the community
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Stacey Olver
Stacey is a qualified primary school teacher with more than 14 years experience working in the public sector for the education industry. Stacey is passionate about serving and supporting individuals and community, and has spent a large part of her career helping children and families with their learning and development goals moving forward. She is a proud and loving mother of two young boys and enjoys spending time in nature. Stacey's strong communication and academic skills are highly valued in our team and her support enables us to continue doing the amazing work we do.
Melanie Leahy
Mel has 15 years experience working in different positions within customer service and administration roles across numerous industries. Mel is a resident of Gippsland and values her time looking after friends and family. Mel now shares her caring nature and skills with us in our admin team. She has a big kind heart and we are lucky to have her onboard to support our team so they can continue to be their best to support our clients and community.
Our Capabilities
A capability statement outlining our qualifications and experience can be provided upon request.
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What our customers are saying
“I have found Rooster Tours to be highly professional and organised with a refreshingly warm and welcoming approach to service delivery and customer service. This is the combination you look for when recommending a support provider to customers.”
- Sarah Bridges, Mind Australia -