Naomi has been working in the disability and community sector for 10 years and is currently the Operations Manager of NSW Day Programs at Lifestyle Solutions.

As part of her role, Naomi oversees the management, coordination and facilitation of the organisation's day programs in NSW which are accessed by more than 240 people with disability across NSW. These include post school programs, transition to work, attendant care services, respite, home and community care and day programs for older people with disability.

Naomi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing netball and soccer, walking and watching movies.

Patrick is a Talent Advisor with carecareers and enjoys the day to day engagement with clients and candidates, and bringing them together in successful partnerships.

Peter has worked as a Talent Advisor with carecareers' for over a year. Previous to this role he worked in senior internal recruitment, generalist human resources and online education functions.

Peter believes that carecareers is a great bridge between organisations and applicants, and is much more than just another jobs board website. He's looking forward to sharing his HR expertise with hiring managers and employers in the carecareers' blog.

Deb has been working at Kurrajong Waratah since 2008, providing direct support to adults with a disability.

Deb enjoys making artist’s books, gardening and transporting her four boys around.  In 2007, Deb held her own artist’s book exhibition and has exhibited single books around Australia. Deb has taught book-making workshops to children as part of an Activart program with Wagga Wagga City Council.

Jacqui is a Flexible Respite Coordinator with Northwest Disability Services and the 2009 Australian Trainee of the Year. In her role, Jacqui organises, oversees and coordinates respite for families with children and adolescents with disabilities.

Read Jacqui's blog for an insight into her experiences or watch a YouTube video about Jacqui, her training and career.

Ryan is one of the managers of Sport & Recreation Services at The Disability Trust and looks after a team of 75 casuals and 5 permanent staff.

The service provides sport based programs for children, teenagers and adults with intellectual, physical and/or sensory disability in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.

Rachel is employed at Greenacres Disability Services in North Wollongong where she works on a wide range of packaging and assembly jobs.

When she's not working at Greenacres, Rachel enjoys having fun at her local drama group and knitting. Rachel volunteered to be a carecareers' client blogger in 2010.

Poppy started working at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (formerly The Spastic Centre) in 2008, in the CAS (Community Access Service) and at St Ives Respite Accommodation.

Prior to joining the disability sector Poppy worked in hospitality whilst studying. In her current role with Cerebral Palsy Alliance she assists clients to achieve their goals and dreams, whilst attending to the care necessary for each individual.