the Heart behind M.A.D.

More Than Support.

We Believe

Every. Person. Matters.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

the Heart behind M.A.D.

More Than Support.

We Believe

Every. Person. Matters.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Years Ago we discovered something simple...

People rarely need someone to rescue them...

they need someone who

believes in them long enough

for them to believe in themselves...

That belief has shaped all of our work over the years...

We focus on relationships before routines,

connection first, and

practical support that builds confidence, independence and genuine capacity...

why we call ourselves M.A.D.!

We're M.A.D.!

M.A.D. that barriers still exist.

M.A.D. that Young People

are too often overlooked.

M.A.D. that low Expectations

limit what's possible.

M.A.D. that Loneliness

1is still part of too many lives.

M.A.D. that Injustice

continues to stand in the way...

so we are doing something about it!

we advocate

we empower

we connect

we create opportunities, and

we stand beside young people as they build their lives

filled with purpose, belonging

and possibility...

because, if something isn't right, being M.A.D. is the first step!

WHO

SUPPORT

Young

Adults

Families

Support Coordinators

Schools

Meet Paul

Paul believes there’s more to a person than their disability, diagnosis or where they’re at today.

With 30+ years working alongside young people, families and communities, Paul brings experience, patience and a practical approach to helping people build confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.

He’s a problem-solver who enjoys getting alongside people, finding out what makes them tick and helping turn “I can’t” into “let’s give it a go.” Paul isn’t about doing things for people. He’s about finding the right way to help people discover what they can do for themselves.

Qualifications & Experience

- NDIS Support Worker

- 30+ years supporting young people, families and communities

- Trauma-Informed Practice

- Co-Founder of a CARE School in WA, helping create innovative, practical pathways for young people who needed a different way forward

- Experience developing and running community engagement and youth programs

- Practical capacity building, life skills and community participation

- Strong focus on connection, confidence, independence and real-world outcomes

Meet Martine

Martine is passionate about being a listener, coach, leader,

creator, organiser

and encourager

— with a particular gift for helping people

feel understood

and making complicated or overwhelming situations feel

clearer and more manageable.

Her experience includes years of relational work with young people,

co-founding a large Care School for Young People in WA, developing programs and practical resources, coaching and mentoring, recruitment advertising and administration at UWA, and creating environments where people feel safe enough to find their voice, recognise their strengths and begin moving forward.

Qualifications & Experience

Certified Life Coach -

NDIS Support Worker -

Trauma Informed Practice -

Specialist in Online Support Sessions -

Relational Practice & Youth Engagement -

Planning, Goal Setting & Practical Organisation -

Deeply Empathetic, Encouraging & Connection Focused -

Co-Founder of a large Care School in WA -

Meet Paul

Paul believes there’s more to a person than their disability, diagnosis or where they’re at today.

Qualifications & Experience

- NDIS Support Worker

- 30+ years supporting young people, families and communities

- Trauma-Informed Practice

- Co-Founder of a CARE School in WA, helping create innovative, practical pathways for young people who needed a different way forward

- Experience developing and running community engagement and youth programs

- Practical capacity building, life skills and community participation

- Strong focus on connection, confidence, independence and real-world outcomes

Meet Martine

Martine is passionate about being a listener, coach, leader, creator, organiser and encourager — with a particular gift for helping people feel understood and making complicated or overwhelming situations feel clearer and more manageable.

Her experience includes years of relational work with young people, co-founding a large Care School in WA, developing programs and practical resources, coaching and mentoring, and creating environments where people feel safe enough to find their voice, recognise their strengths and begin moving forward.