Paul Willesden – Managing Director

Paul is the Managing Director for RSA Disability Support Services. He possesses an accomplished background in Business Development throughout various industries and has also been involved in many areas of the disability sector throughout the years. Starting Respite Services Australia (now RSA) in 2019 he has assisted the upwards trajectory of the business through additional housing facilities and specialised service offerings.

Jason Burns – General Manager

Jason was appointed General Manager of RSA in 2021 to drive the growth and expansion of RSA’s services while maintaining our adherence to quality standards. He has a Bachelor of Commerce, Certificate IV in Disabilities and has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of business. Having worked in public practice, private organisations and Disability enterprise, he has a wide breadth of knowledge ready to share and grow with RSA. Jason has also been involved with NDIS on a personal level since 2013 caring for his son who has Cerebral Palsy.

Julie Larsen – Support Coordinator

I have a lifelong experience with living and dealing with disabilities. Family and friends, and also work.

I care what you want and will help make that goal a reality. We all deserve the dignity and tools to help grow into the world of how we want to live our lives.  I am here to help you do that

We might want similar things in life, that doesn’t mean we all take the same journey to get there. I will listen and ask you about your NDIS goals, to get what suits your individual needs.

I have had so many people say they never had someone take the time to really listen to how they want to achieve there goals. They have been read off the plan and pointed in a direction, but not necessarily listened to on what, or how they want to go about reaching those goals

I will listen to you.  We are all different, and everyone deserves the time to be listened to and work on your way you want to reach your journey

I have been appointed to proudly lead the new beginning of Support Coordination and would love to know how I can help to simplify your life.

Raewyn Tuhiwai – Moone Ponds Site Manager

Raewyn has worked in the Mental Health & Disability sectors for over 12 years, starting as a front-line worker, building experience and skill that she has taken into her leadership roles. Rae is passionate about building teams that are capable, adaptable and confident in providing person centred supports to residents. 

Awards & Achievements: 

• Karslake Award – For those who demonstrate exceptional integrity, excellence, dedication, teamwork, professionalism, advocacy and a commitment to recovery, independence and inclusion for clients families and carers.
• Finalist – Victorian Disability Awards, Excellence in promoting rights, fairness, and safety.

Destiny Nichols – Thornbury Site Manager

Destiny started to work in the disability sector in 2022, after completing a double degree in Social work and Human Services. Destiny strongly believes in a holistic and person-centred approach to support, she is always considerate of the individual’s needs, wants, and preferences first. She firmly believe that everyone has the right to be supported in a way that meets their individual needs.

Awards & Achievements: 

• Combined Bachelor of Human Services and Master of social work (2022) 

Mary Joy Gumobao – Chadstone Site Coordinator

Mary has 2 years and 8 months experience working as a disability support worker at RSA and within those years she has been a team leader in making sure the shift and staff are well coordinated, along with supporting them. 

She is very passionate about her work and providing person- centered supports to residents. She has been involved with NDIS on a personal level just this year (2023) caring for my daughter who has ASD. 

Awards & Achievements: 

• Accomplished background in Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management.(2019)
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Home, Care, & Community) (2021)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing- 2nd year (Present) 
• Behaviour Support Training (2021)