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AffectiveCare NDIS

Who we are

Affective Care was born from the collaboration of two passionate professionals—a practicing psychologist and an experienced accountant. Together, they united the worlds of mental health expertise and effective operational systems to create a service that stands out in the NDIS space. 

Our journey began with a shared vision: to provide personalised, high-quality care that empowers individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives. We are committed to respecting the unique needs, goals, and aspirations of every client, ensuring their voices are heard and valued. This vision remains at the heart of everything we do. 

At Affective Care, we recognise that navigating the complexities of the NDIS can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to simplify the process and deliver a seamless, client-cantered experience. By combining compassionate support with robust systems, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted provider dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. 

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What can we offer

At Affective Care, our people are the heart of what we do. we offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you are truly valued.  

We are increasingly expanding our business and are interested in hearing from applicants that have experience in any of the following areas: 

  • Aged Care
  • Behaviour Support Practitioners
  • Disability Support
  • General Office Admin
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Speech Pathologists
  • Support Coordinators
  • Support Worker

Current Opportunities

We’re always looking for passionate, values-driven people to join our team across Sydney. Check out our open roles below:

Support Worker

Are you a compassionate, reliable carer with a heart for helping others live more independently and joyfully?
We’re on the lookout for an experienced female Support Worker to assist a lovely participant in Bexley, providing community access, personal care (including showering), and friendly, respectful companionship.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Providing respectful personal care support, including showering and daily living tasks
  • Driving the participant to appointments, social outings, and community activities
  • Supporting her in staying active and engaged with her community
  • Building a warm, trusting relationship based on empathy, dignity, and encouragement
  • Promoting her independence while offering practical and emotional support
  • Managing physically demanding tasks with confidence and composure, ensuring the participant’s needs are met calmly and effectively

You’ll Need:

  • A great attitude and a passion for people
  • A calm, capable presence – someone who can respond quickly and effectively when challenges arise
  • A love for the outdoors, fitness, and a good chat
  • Reliability, empathy and great communication skills
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
  • Driver’s licence (bonus points if you’ve got your own car!)
  • At least 2 years experience as a Support Worker

What We Offer:

  • Flexible shifts
  • A supportive, friendly team that values your contribution
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • The chance to make a genuine difference in someone’s daily life
  • A hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys staying mentally and physically engaged throughout their shift

Apply now and help create brighter days for someone who truly values your support.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $34.00 – $37.00 per hour

About the Role
Join the growing team at Affective Care as a Support Coordinator in a rewarding full-time position based in Campsie. In this role, you’ll work closely with people living with disability, helping them access the services and resources they need to live with independence, dignity, and choice.

What You’ll Be Doing
Develop person-centered support plans in collaboration with clients and their families

Coordinate and monitor the delivery of services to align with client goals and budgets

Advocate on behalf of clients to the NDIS in order to secure appropriate funding, equipment, and resources

Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of community service providers

Manage a case load of approximately 40 clients.

Provide emotional support, guidance, and mentoring to empower clients towards independence

Regularly review and update support plans to meet changing client needs

Maintain accurate case notes and ensure compliance with reporting requirements

What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 years’ experience in support coordination or case management

Strong knowledge of the disability and aged care sectors, including funding models (e.g., NDIS)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused, empathetic approach

Highly organised, with proven skills in care planning, service coordination, and stakeholder management

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and client record management systems

Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred

What We Offer
At Affective Care, we value and support our employees. You will enjoy:

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, support by senior team members

A supportive and collaborative work environment

About Us
Affective Care is a leading provider of disability support services across New South Wales. With a team of dedicated professionals, we deliver high-quality, person-centred services across the Sydney metropolitan area. Our mission is to empower our clients to live their best lives.

Apply Now
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team at Affective Care. To express your interest, please submit your CV and a short cover letter via Indeed or email to [email protected].

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $75,000 – $85,000 per year

Join Our Team

Jessica Boumelhem

Jessica Boumelhem

Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner | PBS Manager

NDIS-aligned | Systems-aware | Values-led

Jessica supports individuals and teams through:

  • Advanced Positive Behaviour Support
  • Complex behaviour assessment and planning
  • Team training and capability building
  • Clinical governance and NDIS compliance

Jessica brings over two decades of experience as an educator and a strong foundation in psychology to her role as an Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner. As PBS Team Manager, she leads with clarity and accountability, ensuring practice aligns with both NDIS standards and ethical, person-centred care.

Her approach is holistic and collaborative, taking into account sensory, environmental, emotional, and relational factors that influence behaviour. Jessica works closely with individuals, families, and support teams to ensure behaviour support plans reflect personal values, lived experience, and real-world contexts.

Jessica’s leadership supports consistency, quality, and confidence across multidisciplinary teams. Her work ensures behaviour support is not just compliant, but compassionate, practical, and genuinely empowering.

Chady Aoun

Chady Aoun

Senior Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner

Multidisciplinary | Assessment-driven | Governance-focused

Chady supports individuals through:

  • Psychological assessment and therapy
  • Behaviour support across the lifespan
  • Early intervention and rehabilitation
  • Complex case consultation and leadership

Chady is a highly experienced psychologist whose work spans both public and private sectors. At Affective Care, he delivers integrated behavioural and psychological services, supporting clients of all ages through assessment, therapy, and tailored intervention.

Known for his leadership within multidisciplinary teams, Chady brings structure, insight, and consistency to complex presentations. His expertise includes early intervention, rehabilitation, and complex case management, with a strong commitment to clinical governance and quality care.

Chady’s work is grounded in evidence-based practice and collaborative problem-solving. He supports individuals, families, and teams to navigate complexity with clarity, ensuring care remains ethical, coordinated, and effective.

Miray El-Hachem

Miray El-Hachem

Positive Behaviour Therapist & Registered Counsellor (ACA Level 2)

Holistic | Education-informed | Adolescent-focused

Miray supports individuals through:

  • Behaviour therapy and counselling
  • Adolescent emotional and behavioural support
  • Strengths-based, holistic interventions
  • Family and education-aligned strategies

Miray brings over 20 years of experience in education into her clinical work as a Positive Behaviour Therapist and Registered Counsellor. Her practice integrates behavioural science with a deep understanding of human development, particularly during adolescence.

She takes a holistic approach, blending structure with empathy to support individuals through behavioural challenges. Miray’s work is grounded in understanding the whole person—their environment, relationships, and emotional world.

Through compassion and insight, Miray supports individuals to develop self-awareness, regulation, and confidence. Her practice reflects a balance of science and humanity, creating space for growth that feels both supported and respectful.

Anabell Beattie-Bowers

Anabell Beattie-Bowers

Registered Psychologist

Relational | Empowerment-focused | Trauma-aware

Anabelle supports children and adults through:

  • Therapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, Autism, and BPD
  • Emotional regulation and self-awareness development
  • Relationship and attachment-focused work
  • Evidence-based psychological interventions

Anabelle works alongside individuals with warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s inner world. As a psychologist, she supports both children and adults to strengthen emotional awareness, build resilience, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Her therapeutic style is tailored and responsive, integrating approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Circle of Security to meet the unique needs of each client. Anabelle places strong emphasis on empowerment—helping people understand their patterns, reconnect with their values, and develop tools that support lasting change.

Anabelle’s work is grounded in safety, collaboration, and trust. She believes therapy is not about fixing people, but about creating space for insight, growth, and meaningful connection—supporting individuals to move forward with greater confidence and emotional clarity.

Brandon Boumelhem

Brandon Boumelhem

Occupational Therapist

Functional independence | Strengths-based | NDIS-focused

Brandon supports individuals through:

  • Functional capacity building and daily living skills
  • NDIS-aligned occupational therapy interventions
  • Family and caregiver collaboration
  • Community participation and independence planning

Brandon’s work centres on helping people build skills that translate into real, everyday independence. As an Occupational Therapist, he partners with individuals, families, and carers to identify what matters most in daily life and then builds practical pathways toward those goals.

His approach is client-centred and evidence-based, grounded in collaboration and respect for each person’s strengths, environment, and pace. Brandon understands that meaningful outcomes are rarely achieved in isolation, so he works closely with support networks to ensure strategies are realistic, sustainable, and supportive of long-term participation.

Through the NDIS, Brandon supports people to increase autonomy, confidence, and engagement in daily routines. His work is guided by a belief that independence is not about doing everything alone—it’s about having the right supports, skills, and systems in place to live with choice and dignity.

Natalie Soto

Natalie Soto

Registered Psychologist | PBS

Bilingual | Assessment-focused | Person-centred

Natalie supports children and adults through:

  • Psychological assessments and diagnostics
  • Therapy under Medicare and NDIS
  • Behavioural and emotional interventions
  • English and Spanish language services

Natalie is a bilingual psychologist (English/Spanish) with extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Her work spans assessment and therapy, with a particular interest in forensic psychology and complex presentations.

She combines evidence-based practice with creativity and flexibility, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs, culture, and goals. Natalie’s approach is grounded in collaboration, ensuring clients feel understood, supported, and actively involved in their care.

Through thoughtful assessment and therapeutic intervention, Natalie supports individuals to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

Edric Limbo

Edric Limbo

Speech-Language Pathologist

Rehabilitation-focused | Goal-driven | Community-oriented

Edric supports individuals through:

  • Adult and paediatric speech pathology services
  • Stroke rehabilitation and communication recovery
  • Functional, goal-based therapy
  • Community reintegration support

Edric’s practice is centred on helping people reconnect—both with their communication and with their communities. Working with adults and children, he has a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation and supporting individuals through the process of rebuilding communication skills.

His approach is practical and goal-focused, ensuring therapy remains relevant to everyday life. Edric collaborates closely with clients and families to identify meaningful outcomes and develop strategies that support confidence, participation, and independence.

Edric finds deep fulfilment in witnessing people regain their voice and reconnect with others. His work is guided by respect, patience, and a belief in each person’s capacity for recovery and growth.

Heather Pinel

Heather Pinel

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner & Registered Counsellor

Trauma-informed | Neuroscience-integrated | Relational

Heather supports individuals through:

  • Positive Behaviour Support across the lifespan
  • Trauma-informed behaviour assessment
  • Neurodevelopmental and psychosocial disability support
  • Collaborative, family-centred planning

Heather is an accomplished Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychological theory, and trauma-informed practice to address complex presentations including attachment trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, and psychosocial disability.

Heather’s approach is collaborative and whole-person focused, ensuring behaviour support plans reflect both evidence and lived experience. She works closely with families and support networks to build strategies that enhance emotional wellbeing, safety, and functional independence.

Her commitment to holistic care ensures individuals receive support that honours identity, relationships, and long-term quality of life.

Charbel Azzi

Charbel Azzi

Speech-Language Pathologist

Communication | Connection | Technology-enhanced

Charbel supports children and adults through:

  • Speech and language assessment and therapy
  • Social communication skill development
  • Technology-supported communication strategies
  • Functional communication across everyday settings

Charbel’s work is driven by a passion for helping people connect more fully with the world around them. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, he supports both paediatric and adult clients to strengthen communication, social interaction, and participation in daily life.

Since 2022, Charbel has worked across diverse settings, tailoring therapy to each person’s goals, strengths, and communication style. He has a particular interest in integrating technology into therapy, using innovative tools to enhance engagement and outcomes.

Charbel brings curiosity and creativity into his practice, believing communication is not just about words, but about connection, confidence, and belonging. His approach supports individuals to express themselves more clearly and engage meaningfully with others across home, school, work, and community environments.

Nisreen El-Saidi

Nisreen El-Saidi

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Grace Boutros

Grace Boutros

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Shayma Sadek

Shayma Sadek

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Ali Bazzi

Ali Bazzi

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Areeba Chaudhry

Areeba Chaudhry

Casual Allied Health Assistant

Joana Suh

Joana Suh

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Neurodiversity-affirming | Strengths-based | Mental health-focused

Joana supports children, adolescents, and adults through:

  • Mental health occupational therapy
  • Neurodevelopmental and developmental support
  • Sensory, emotional, and functional skill building
  • Social participation and independence planning

Joana is a Senior Occupational Therapist with a strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing complex emotional and behavioural needs, including bipolar affective disorder and other mental health conditions.

Her experience spans a range of developmental and neurodevelopmental presentations, including autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome. Joana’s clinical focus includes building fine motor, cognitive, sensory, and emotional regulation skills to support participation in everyday life.

Joana is particularly passionate about peer-mediated, client-centred, and strengths-based approaches. Her work supports individuals of all ages to increase social inclusion, functional independence, and overall quality of life.

Rita Dagher

Rita Dagher

Psychologist | Managing Director – Affective Care & Affective Health Services

Humanistic | Systems-led | Clinically grounded

Rita supports individuals, families, and communities through:

  • Psychological therapy for children, adolescents, and adults
  • Complex mental health and psychosocial disability support
  • Leadership and service design within NDIS and allied health systems
  • Multidisciplinary team oversight and clinical governance

Rita works at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and purpose-driven care. As a psychologist and Managing Director, she brings both clinical depth and strategic clarity to every layer of service delivery at Affective Care and Affective Health Services. Her work is grounded in the belief that systems should adapt to people—not the other way around.

With a strong clinical foundation and a humanistic leadership style, Rita ensures that psychological therapy, allied health, and in-home supports remain emotionally intelligent, ethical, and genuinely person-centred. She leads teams with integrity, cultivating cultures of safety, reflection, and excellence so that practitioners can deliver their best work and clients can experience care that feels respectful and empowering.

Rita’s approach bridges therapeutic insight with organisational vision. She understands that sustainable outcomes require both skilled clinicians and well-designed systems. Through thoughtful leadership and clinical oversight, she supports services that respond to complexity with compassion, accountability, and innovation—creating meaningful, long-term impact for individuals, families, and the broader community.