Leadership Team
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Cate Fairley
Managing Director & Specialist Support Coordinator
Cate serves as our in-house Specialist Support Coordinator, working across all Ohana regions. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and extensive experience managing complex situations, she is renowned for her strategic interventions, crisis de-escalation, and deep knowledge of the NDIS. Driven by her passion for helping vulnerable individuals, Cate is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of care and support for those in the Ohana communities.
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Lauren Ring
Operations Manager & Complex Support Coordinator
Lauran is a profound complex coordinator based in Deniliquin and services the Murray, Hume and Riverina regions. She has a great deal of experience working alongside individuals requiring specialised support in SIL and SDA. Lauran has a deep understanding of the disability industry partnered knowledge skills in supporting complex circumstances. With her compassionate approach, Lauran shares Ohanas passion in improving the quality of lives of her participants.
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Elizabeth (Liz)
Finance Officer
With over 23 years of experience in bookkeeping and a focused specialization in NDIS services since 2018, Liz helps NDIS providers streamline their financial processes. Holding a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, along with certifications in Xero and QuickBooks, she is also currently studying for my Diploma of Accounting to further enhance her skills and expertise. Liz is well-versed in NDIS pricing arrangements and systems, ensuring her clients stay compliant and efficient in an often complex environment.
Liz’s attention to detail is unmatched, and as a person with Autism, numbers are her 'super power'. She believes in equity for all Australians, and is passionate about helping NDIS providers manage their funding and financial reporting with transparency and accuracy.
Currently, Liz serve as the Finance Officer at Ohana Specialist Support Coordination, where she oversee the day-to-day bookkeeping and ensures smooth payment operations for the organization, helping it deliver quality support services to those who need it most.
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Annie Harvey
Administration Officer
Born and raised in Deniliquin, Annie is currently studying at RMIT University pursuing a double degree in Biomedical Science and Osteopathy. Between Melbourne and Deniliquin, Annie brings a warm and welcoming presence to her role as Ohana’s Administration Officer. Known for her friendly, kind, and personable nature, she’s here to support both the Ohana team and NDIS participants with care and professionalism.