Our People

At Caringa, we put you at the centre of everything we do.
We listen carefully to what you want and need.
We work with you to design supports that fit your life.

Caringa was started by the community, for the community.
We have been helping people for 71 years.

We are proud to support people in the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast.
We celebrate the special potential of every person.

Our bright spark is more than a logo — it means we promise to give care that includes you and respects your choices and independence.

We offer supports made just for you and help you connect with your community.

We want to help you live a complete life.
Come and join the Caringa community today!

Meet the Caringa Community

These are some of the faces from our Leadership Team.
But Caringa is much more than just a few people.

We have over 250 team members across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast areas.
Every person helps bring our vision to life.

From head office to support workers, each person at Caringa brings their own skills, ideas, and care to the job.
We all work together to make a real difference.

Caringa is a strong and diverse team.
We are more than a workplace — we are a community.

Everyone at Caringa helps break down barriers.
We support people to live their best lives.

Working in disability and community services is more than a job.
It’s a promise to help create real and lasting change.

Leon Ankersmit

Chief Executive Officer

Join the conversation with Caringa, or chat with Leon online;

Corporate

  • Meghan Nelson

    Executive Assistant

  • Ruby Grieves

    Quality Systems Manager

  • Glen McClymont

    Business & Enterprise Development Manager

  • Angela Isaac

    People and Culture Manager

  • Sue Pearce

    Finance Coordinator

  • Victoria Mullins

    People and Culture Officer

  • Sean Austin

    Workforce Planning Coordinator

  • Kim Johnston

    Safety Officer

  • Taylan Ellis

    Return To Work, People and Culture Coordinator

  • Sjane Shoebridge

    Administration Support Rosters

Allied Health:

Plan Management:

Client Services:

Products + Services:

Caringa’s staff undertake a rigorous recruitment and worker screening process.
All Caringa employees and Directors are required to hold a Services NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check before delivering services. Caringa Team Members receive practical, skills-based induction and training; including Mental Health First Aid and PART™ Training (Predict, Assess and Respond To Aggressive/Challenging Behaviours Training).

Join the Caringa Team

Back to top of content
Find out how we can support you