Meet the Team
Founder & Counsellor
Paula
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PRONOUNS: SHE/HER
Paula Corvalan brings over 15 years of experience across communications, marketing, and social services, with a background that spans print and digital media, advertising strategy, events, and copywriting. She holds a Master of Clinical Counselling, alongside qualifications in communications and marketing, equipping her with a unique blend of strategic and therapeutic expertise.
Paula is a passionate advocate for social justice, disability rights, and LGBTQIA+ equality. Her work is grounded in the belief that true inclusion & equality goes beyond representation — it requires systemic change, challenging ableism, and dismantling barriers that limit choice and control for people with disabilities. She is deeply committed to fostering cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusivity, championing person-centred and values-led practices that uphold dignity, autonomy, and the inherent rights of every individual.
Gabrielle
Founder & Specialist Support Coordinator
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PRONOUNS: SHE/HER
With over 13 years of experience across the community and disability sectors, Gabrielle brings a depth of knowledge and a values-driven approach to her work. Her experience spans program management, specialist NDIS support coordination, counselling, and leadership within both grassroots and national organisations. Gabrielle has developed and delivered innovative programs that strengthen individual capacity, promote advocacy, and support meaningful community participation.
Drawing on years of hands-on experience supporting people with complex needs, Gabrielle has a nuanced understanding of the NDIS framework and the challenges faced by participants and providers alike. She combines her operational expertise with a compassionate, person-centred philosophy, ensuring individuals have genuine choice, control, and pathways to independence.
Gabrielle leads her teams with passion and a fierce commitment to deliver high-quality, affirming services with an understanding of the unique needs and challenges our participants face.
Counsellor, Coach and Support Coordinator
Richard
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PRONOUNS: HE/HIM
Richard is a proud transgender man and has over ten years experience in broadcast television, theatre and events and several years experience in community and disability services including peer support and support coordination. He holds a Masters of Counselling and a voracious appetite to learn. He has extensive experience supporting trans and gender diverse people, from young adults to older people and is honoured to walk alongside someone on their journey.
Every person is an expert in their own life and their understanding of the world is as true as Richard’s own. Therefore, he believes that one of the gifts of counselling is deeply compassionate self-awareness, self-knowledge and recognition of the skills and insights that we already have.
Richard is involved in several collaboratives and advisory teams to help bring about meaningful change in the way that people are treated in mental health settings.
Support Coordinator & Mentor
Laura
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PRONOUNS: SHE/THEY
Laura has worked across legal and not-for-profit settings and is also an NDIS participant themselves. They have a passion for advocacy, supporting studying students and building strong community connection. They are community-focused, with experience delivering person centred and strengths based support and coordination. Laura is committed to creating inclusive, empowering environments and helping people navigate services to meet their goals.
They practice is grounded in their lived experience as a person with disability and as an LGBTQIA+ person. They are passionate about holistic and affirming support that promotes autonomy, wellbeing and meaningful community connection.
Trix
Specialist Support Coordinator & Mentor
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PRONOUNS: THEY/THEM
Trix has over 10 years experience in the support and welfare industries. They have coordinated and provided support across disability, aged care, youth, and homelessness sectors. Trix’s lived experience and their studies in Counselling and Applied Psychology provide a valuable skillset and knowledge base when supporting others.
Trix is passionate about understanding the world and learning from others in order to meet people where they are. They aim to assist people in navigating systems, identify opportunities for formal and informal support, and in connecting with community. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, they are enthusiastic about equality and accessibility - challenging systemic barriers that effect everyone, no matter their ability, beliefs and background.
Psychosocial Recovery Coach & Mentor
Emma
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PRONOUNS: SHE/HER
Emma is an experienced support worker with a background in Mental Health.
More information TBC.
Mentor & Support Worker
Ash
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PRONOUNS: THEY/THEM
TBC
Mitch
Mentor & Support Worker
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PRONOUNS: HE/HIM
TBC
Mentor & Support Worker
Carlos
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PRONOUNS: SHE/HER
More information TBC.
Cleaning & Lawn Maintenance
Perla
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PRONOUNS: HE/HIM
More information TBC.
Building Our Team
At SAGE Disability Supports, we are actively growing our team and welcome applicants who share our commitment to providing engaging and inclusive support to individuals in our community. We are looking for passionate professionals across various roles, including support workers, allied health practitioners, peer mentors, and administrative staff.
If you share our commitment, we encourage you to reach out. For current opportunities, please contact us directly
