The Team
Meet the A team!
Chris Knowles
Hi, I'm Chris. I am the founder/manager here at KiDS Plus. I'm excited to collaborate with clients and families to achieve their goals in meaningful and sensitive ways. My priority is to match our participants with people who can journey with them, building relationships and sharing experiences.
Lachy
I'm Lachy! I'm a Wangaratta boy starting his career in the industry of Disability Support. I love my sports and adventures, as I completed my schooling at a football academy in Melbourne. I love meeting new people, and working tirelessly to form strong connections with the people I work with. I am open to new experiences and challenges, and am eager to see where my enthusiasm can take me in this industry.
Amy
I'm Amy, I have been a member of the KiDS+ team for over a year. I have loved getting to know new people and engaging in exciting activities. I would like to continue to grow, learn and gain new experiences in the disability industry and to help my clients to continue to grow in the community.
Carmen
Hi, I am Carmen
I have continued my career to support children with a disability, after 10 years in child care. I am passionate for children for letting them be independent to reach their goals, while having fun along the way. I love going on adventures and exploring the outdoors.
Eve
Hello! My name is Eve and I am a very passionate Support Worker for Kids Plus. I work full time in the position, and love bringing my bubbly and hard work ethic to my role with each young person I work with. I love cooking, exercise, arts and crafts, and playing all sorts of fun games!
Logan
Hi, I am Logan
I am relatively new to the industry, but working in the field has been a goal of mine for a long time. I love my sport and keeping active, fishing, and cooking just to name a few, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing my passions with the people I work with while embracing theirs.
Sarah
Hi I'm Sarah! I am a bubbly and enthusiastic support worker, who is passionate about engaging clients in their interests to work on their goals. I currently work as a teachers aid in a mainstream school supporting primary aged students. I am a very social person who will look to form positive and trusting relationships to assist in integrating people into their community.
Sam
Hey! I'm Sam and I love long walks on the beach and a good book by the fire..... But really, my passion is music and working with children. I have been at WDSS for about 8 years and am also studying to become a creative arts therapist. I love sharing my passion with people and the fact that I can be a part of watching people grow and understand themselves through greatest arts is truly a gift for me.
Naomi
Hello! I am Naomi. I am currently a Teacher at Wangaratta District Specialist School, as well as working casually for Kids Plus. I love bringing high levelled enthusiasm to my work, and enjoy connecting with each person I work with while empowering them to reach their potential all while having the most fun!
Kirstyn
Hi, I'm Kirstyn! I'm a Disability Support Worker at KiDS+, and also an Education Support Worker at Wangaratta District Specialist School. I love being outdoors and going on new adventures. I am a very social person so being able to meet new people is fun and exciting! I have a passion for supporting and assisting clients in a fun and exciting activities
Brendan
Hello! My name is Brendan and I am a certified teacher who works at a Primary School in Wangaratta, as well as a Disability Support Worker at Kids Plus. I love getting to know the people I work with and forming meaningful relationships with them where we can work in collaboration to reach their goals. I am a friendly, positive person who works with a calming persona that I find relates very well to the people I work with.
Katie
Hello, I am Katie. I am a Disability Support Worker here at Kids Plus and study my Certificate IV in Disability Services. I am an enthusiastic person who is passionate about helping people of all ages reach their potential while building strong relationships along the way. I love getting active outdoors, engaging in activities that motivate the people I work with and me.
Adam
Hi I'm Adam. I have previously taught P.E in England where I am from. I have a passion for working with people with a disability and getting the best out of them with a 'you can do it' mentality. I love sport, and love to encourage people of all ages to be active and engage in any sort of physical activity, as well as working with people to improve their independent living skills.
Steph
Hi, my name is Steph. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology and have become a Support Worker because I have a strong passion for working with kids. I am passionate about allowing clients to have independence and engaging them in activities to meet their client goals. I am a very social person who enjoys going on adventures, walks, outdoor activities and doing lots of baking and cooking.
