Meet the Team
STACEY (she/her)
Behaviour Support Practitioner (VIC)
Dip. of MH, BPsychSc (Hons)
Stacey is a compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner with over six years’ experience in the disability sector, supporting individuals with diverse and multifaceted needs. Provisionally registered with Ahpra while undertaking a Master of Clinical Psychology, Stacey continues to broaden her professional scope and deepen her practice. As Co-Founder of SalSea, Stacey is committed to creating safe, respectful environments where growth unfolds at each person’s own pace.
Known for her ability to blend professional insight with creativity, Stacey develops strategies that honour each person’s strengths and lived experience. She is skilled at navigating complex systems, advocating for client needs, and designing practical supports that foster calm, capability, and long‑term wellbeing.
As Stacey moves through her pathway to clinical psychology registration, she draws on her academic grounding in psychological science and mental health to shape a trauma‑informed, neuroaffirming approach that reflects SalSea’s values of psychological safety and empowerment.
In her role as founder, Stacey develops services that promote dignity, equity, and connection, making sure each person feels respected and supported.
SALLY (she/her)
Behaviour Support Practitioner (VIC)
BCom, MBA, Grad DipPsychSc, BPsychSc (Hons)
Sally is a thoughtful and values‑driven Behaviour Support Practitioner and Co‑Founder of SalSea. Her work is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity for steady, meaningful growth. She partners with individuals, families, and support networks to develop evidence‑informed strategies that enhance wellbeing, reduce distress, and create calm, supportive environments.
Sally holds provisional registration with Ahpra and is currently completing her final years of training toward general registration as a psychologist. Sally brings her strong foundation in psychological science and mental-wellbeing knowledge to her work with NDIS participants. Additionally, Sally draws on her extensive senior leadership experience across finance, compliance, service, strategy, and governance, to blend analytical clarity with genuine compassion.
With service delivery across both metropolitan and regional communities, Sally's approach is person‑centred, trauma‑informed, and shaped by SalSea’s commitment to empowerment, collaboration, and cultural safety.
As a founder, Sally is driven by curiosity, integrity, and an ethical approach to helping people live more connected, fulfilling lives.
JESS (she/her)
Behaviour Support Practitioner (VIC)
Dip. Community Services
Jess brings more than 20 years’ experience working alongside children, young people, adults and families across disability, specialist education, residential and community settings.
Her experience includes leading programs for teenagers and adults with disability, specialist education, supported playgroups and working alongside families navigating complex circumstances, including multiple diagnoses and child protection involvement. She has also worked alongside First Nations and Pasifika communities and values culturally safe, inclusive and respectful practice.
Jess is naturally curious about people and what sits behind behaviour. Her approach is trauma informed, neuro affirming and person centred, with a strong focus on collaboration. She values the knowledge held by families, educators and support teams and enjoys identifying what is already working and developing practical strategies that can be used consistently across settings.
Jess has a Diploma of Community Services and is currently completing a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Criminology. She has a particular interest in children and young people, complex support needs and working alongside residential and youth teams.
STEPHAINE (she/her)
Behaviour Support Practitioner (NSW)
Grad DipPsych (Adv), BPsych
Stephanie is passionate about making a positive impact in her community and helping others develop their skills, build independence, and achieve their personal goals. She values a person-centred approach, focusing on individual strengths and ensuring personalised care for each client. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time outdoors, including visiting the beach, hiking, rock climbing, and playing badminton with friends.
Stephanie has worked in the NDIS disability sector for the past five years and is currently completing a Master's in Clinical Psychology. She began her career as an NDIS support worker, gaining hands-on experience supporting individuals with a range of disabilities before transitioning into behavioural therapy roles, where she has worked with both children in early intervention and adults. Stephanie also holds a provisional registration with Ahpra.
Her background in psychology has strengthened her understanding of mental health concerns and deepened her knowledge of behavioural support.
